Me by Elton John
I am a fan of Elton John. I grew up with his music and have booked tickets for his Dublin concert next year. Even so at nearly 350 pages his autobiography needed…
I am a fan of Elton John. I grew up with his music and have booked tickets for his Dublin concert next year. Even so at nearly 350 pages his autobiography needed…
All the best novels grab you at the start and WATER SHALL REFUSE THEM does that brilliantly. The wonderful opening chapter sets the scene for the novel. I loved the descriptive writing…
The story opens in 1955 in a prison cell in Auckland New Zealand where we meet Paddy Black. He is awaiting trial for murder. Albert, or Paddy as he was known is on trial for the murder of…
Officially classified as a work of gender studies this fantastic book about three women reads more like a cross between investigative journalism and a biography. The stories of the three women featured…
This is a super exploration of families that I’d urge you to read for the subtle prose, with well defined characters and a strong storyline.
To say I loved this latest novel from Kevin Barry is an understatement, I absolutely adored it. I loved the writing, the storyline and the way he portrays the conversations between Maurice…
I’ve read all of Antoine Laurain’s novels and they are absolute gems so to receive a reading copy of his latest book filled me with joy. His writing style is always playful,…
An immensely, enjoyable read that's a perfect page turner. The story opens when Korede is having her dinner with a phone call from her sister saying she needs her immediately. This is…
ALL AMONG THE BARLEY is set in the autumn of 1933. It is the most beautiful autumn Edie Mather can remember, though the Great War still casts a shadow over the cornfields…
Rosita Boland for many years and maybe still does feels more comfortable being elsewhere. In this delightful memoir she shares the story of nine journeys from nine different moments in her life,…
In my view Normal People is with Sally's wonderful debut Conversations with Friends. This is joy to the ears of her fans and for people to still discover her writing, a treat…
Set in 1990’s small town Ireland this is a quiet yet captivating novel about teenage love, grief and pain that I adored reading. In the novel we meet 15-year-old Lani Devine who…
Having read and enjoyed Niamh’s first novel, The Herbalist I was thrilled to receive an advance copy of HER KIND. (Thanks Penguin Ireland). This novel is set in Kilkennie in 1324 and…
This is a novel with writing that dazzles and have you enthralled from the first chapter. In this second, magical novel from Jan Carson she tells the story of Dr Jonathan Murray…
Constellations is a powerful collection of essays from Irish journalist Sinead Gleeson. A glorious work covering topics from birth to first love, pregnancy to motherhood, terrifying sickness, old age and loss to…
A story of what home means, what belonging means. A book that questions who we are, and lays bare the Britain of today. It’s the story of three women: Evelyn, an engineer’s…
At first glance this fascinating book might seem like a read only for parents. However, having read it and heard Sarah-Jayne talk about her findings I would suggest it is a read…
As a fan of Jess’s writing I was thrilled to receive an early copy of her new novel, THINGS IN JARS, thanks Canongate. What a treat that was. Jess's previous novels, HIMSELF…
A thoughtful, funny and engaging debut novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. M is For Mammy is the story of The Auggusts: Annette, Kevin and their two children 10-year-old Jenny and 5-year-old Jacob.…
A hilarious and charming tale of small-town Ireland that is fun to read. With a fantastic array of characters supporting Ann Devine this is a book in which you will recognize friends…