Irish Books: The An Post Irish Book Awards has revealed its 2026 shortlist across 19 categories, including poetry and short story. Public voting is open, with winners announced Dec. 1. Music & Memoir: Talking Heads will tell their story in New Feeling, an authorized book featuring essays by all four members, archive photos and handwritten lyrics. It’s due May 18, marking 50 years since their debut album. Art & Culture: Dublin’s IMMA opens an exhibition of more than 60 works by Gaza City collective Eltiqa, spotlighting six artists and their two decades of collaboration. It runs through Feb. 9. City Spotlight: Blackpool, Sheffield, Wrexham and Milton Keynes are finalists for UK City of Culture 2029, with the winner eligible for a £10 million prize. Museum Ethics: Glasgow museums have removed Egyptian mummies from display, citing updated guidance on respect and dignity for human remains.