Colm Tóibín on Nov 19, 2025 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

“Tóibín is simply one of the world’s best living literary writers.” The Boston Globe

“Tóibín [is] a master of his art.” Los Angeles Times

Fresh off the release of Long Island, the long-awaited sequel to his bestselling novel Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín sits down with Pico Iyer for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable career. The acclaimed author of 11 novels, two collections of short stories and several works of literary criticism, Tóibín served as the 2022-2024 Laureate for Irish Fiction, appointed by the Arts Council of Ireland. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear Pico Iyer in conversation with one of the defining voices of contemporary literature.

Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of Chaucer’s Books, and a signing follows the event