Just because I'm on holiday doesn't mean I don't work. I write every day, even Christmas Day (as advised by my old writing teacher Malcolm Bradbury!) And this is a VERY good place to work on the new novel! ✍️#BookTwitter

Me: Are we wearing the same shoes? My boyfriend: No. Mine are Hugo Boss. Yours are Zara. #truelove 😂

Earlier in the week, I mentioned Tobias Wolff's OLD SCHOOL as one of my Top 10 novels of the 21st century so far. A few people asked what else would make the list. It changes all the time, but here's 9 others that rank among the very best. What's yours? #BookTwitter

I’m not a big re-reader, but I read this book when it was first published in 2004 and it always remained with me so I took it on holiday with me 22 years later. Honestly, I think it’s one of the top 5 novels of the 21st century so far. #BookTwitter

'The Elements' by @JohnBoyne is one of the most amazing books I've ever read. It was bought for me as a Christmas present by a friend who knew it would resonate. The grim topic of sexual abuse is tackled from 4 different perspectives, skilfully, insightfully & compassionately. 👏

Antigua! 🇦🇬

I'm not quite an @AlisonMoyet level of a vocalist, but hey I'm living my best life with my love in the Caribbean. 😂 Don't shame me!!

This is what true love is. 😂 #CruiseLife

Living our best lives... from the snowstorms of New York to the waters of the Caribbean. ⛴️❤️

Like a couple of swells in a 19th century novel, my partner & I start circumnavigating the globe from today, literally going around the world in 96 days. Should you care to follow our adventures, I'll be documenting them (& what I'm reading) on Instagram at @johnboyneauthor.

My own #Beckham story. I once found myself at a London party, in the Gents, peeing next to David, just after he’d brought out his boxer shorts line. When we finished, I turned to him, offered a cheeky smile, and said, “I’m wearing your underwear.” He looked at me… askance. 🤷‍♂️

20 years ago today, my 4th novel THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS was published & my life changed. 11 million copies, 60 languages, a film, play, opera & ballet later it's one of my proudest achievements. Much love to all the readers around the world who embraced the book.❤️-JB

John is one of the 13 contributors to this article: 13 leading Irish figures asked the Irish public the question they’d always wanted answered. Here’s how you replied. @Independent_ie - DK https://t.co/FG4C0jOuDB

A writer, an actor, and a musician walk into a bar... Christmas drinks with two of my great pals Fin Furey and Robert Sheehan. 🎄- JB

John contributed some choices to the @IrishTimes @IrishTimesBooks Books of the Year 2025. - DK https://t.co/rvfXUHlF7V

I went to the theatre tonight, and this photo will be particularly relevant on 24th September 2026... I'll leave it at that. 😉 -JB

Wishing Michael D and Sabina Higgins a long and happy retirement as they leave Áras an Uachtaráin after 14 years as @PresidentIRL. And all good wishes to Catherine Connolly as she becomes our Head of State. (Pic taken soon after Covid at the Áras, hence social distancing!) -JB

From @IrishTimes @IrishTimesBooks:

After a long day, John arrived at the offices of his French publisher, @editionsLattes, for a champagne reception to celebrate him winning the Prix Femina Étranger for LES ÉLÉMENTS. -DK

In Paris today, John won the Prix Femina Étranger for LES ÉLÉMENTS (@editionsLattes), his second major literary award of the Autumn in France, following the Prix du Roman FNAC. The Prix Femina was established in 1904 and is awarded by an exclusively female jury. -DK