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Anna Burns


Ireland (b.1962)

Belfast born Anna Burns released her first book, No Bones, in 2001. Critically acclaimed the work was nominated for the Orange Prize for Fiction, although Ann Patchett eventually scooped the award. In 2007 Anna followed up this success with a second novel, Little Constructions. Now residing in Notting Hill, Anna has called London home since 1987.
 

Genres: Literary Fiction
 
Novels
   No Bones (2001)
   Little Constructions (2007)
   Milkman (2018)
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Novellas and Short Stories
   Mostly Hero (2019)
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Anna Burns recommends
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The Vogue (2018)
Eoin McNamee
"A wonderfully eerie, tragic read. I read it with my heart in my mouth."

Awards
Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Best Book nominee (2002) : No Bones
Women's Prize For Fiction Best Novel nominee (2002) : No Bones
Booker Prize Best Novel winner (2018) : Milkman
Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction Best Book nominee (2019) : Milkman
Women's Prize For Fiction Best Novel nominee (2019) : Milkman


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