Normal People fans should add these books to their reading lists If you fell head over heels in love with Sally Rooney’s debut ‘Normal People’ then you’re not alone. Millions of people were glued to the Irish writer’s beloved novel and couldn’t get enough of Connell and Marianne’s story. Their complicated love story and indescribable […]
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Ireland is saying goodbye to her national treasure and we’re not ready. Authors Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen have announced the publication date for the final ‘Oh My God… What a Complete Aisling’ book. But we’re honestly not ready to say goodbye. Aisling has become one of the most-loved and relatable Irish fictional characters. She’s […]
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Today is Ireland Reads Day! Today, February 25th, the people of Ireland are encouraged to head to their local library and ‘squeeze in a read’ for Ireland Reads Day. A range of events will take place in Ireland’s libraries. They’re hoping to encourage the public to visit their local library to (re)discover all the services they offer. So […]
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“I often turned to books for comfort, to find myself in the pages” Louise O’Neill has become one of the most celebrated Irish writers, but the support of her readers is what truly matters to her. We hear celebrities say it all the time. Hollywood actors will gush about how much their fans mean to […]
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“People connect to my characters because they’re normal people. I’m not writing about someone who is perfect.” Books have been a massive comfort to many of us during both the highs and lows of life. From breakups, stressful days at work, and most recently, the pandemic, opening a book and stepping away from the world […]
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Her’s digital cover for September 2022 is best-selling author Emilie Pine. “Writing is very powerful, but privacy is also important.” As I wait to meet Emilie Pine, I feel a little bit nervous. The past few years have seen the Irish writer attract critical acclaim for her collection of deeply personal essays Notes to Self, and […]
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