Remember waaaaay back in November when the Costa shortlist was announced? Here’s a quick reminder:

Just as the Irish Book Awards announced their winners – the Costa Book of the Year announced their 2013 shortlist.

• Ross Montgomery - Alex, the Dog and the Unopenable Door
• Sarah Naughton – The Hanged Man Rises
• Chris Riddell – Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse
• Elizabeth Wein – Rose Under Fire

AND THE WINNER IS CHRIS RIDDELL’S GOTH GIRL!!