“The International Impac Dublin literary award, is the most eclectic and unpredictable of the literary world’s annual gongs. The Impac is one of the world’s richest prizes but it is arguably more remarkable for its breadth of coverage and truly global nature than the size of its coffers. Nominations for the prize are made by 162 different libraries in 47 different countries. As a result, the longlist is staggeringly long but also incredibly broad, featuring a range of genres and nationalities. This year the list is notable for the sprinkling of popular titles.