‘Uncle’ by Daniel Woodrell (amongst many others in the wonderful ‘The Outlaw Album.’)

The Outlaw Album is incredible. ‘Uncle’ is one of the most disturbing stories I’ve ever read. Very sad to hear of his passing.

Good morning.

It is Independent Bookshop Week.

If you are able please do support your local bookshop.

They pay their taxes and support the community!

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Such a shame - Harvill of the 90’s introduced me to Saramago, Sebald and countless other writers.

Restraint and Orient Express are fantastic, the latter just winning out between the two. Prompted me to read some of his other novels now….

Poor Manchee……

Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen

The groceries can wait.

Butter all the way. Love it!

A little bit spread on toast and a big deep breath. Best of luck!

It’s exactly the same with Now 13 for me. Holds a very special place in my ears and heart!

The river. Have to pause the song in advance so the sudden lack of signal doesn’t irritate the shit out of me……

Happens to me when walking past a specific building on North Strand and also at the corner of D’Olier Street. What are they building in there?

Really saddened with this news. A truly great comic writer with literary flair - a hard combination to achieve.

I think it has to be Frankenstein in Baghdad - will no doubt flip flop on what to start over the next few days……

A great Book Santa this year! Won’t be thanking him for the laughs though……

Thanks to Book Santa as always…..

Was only just reminding my children of this today. Belt up and sit tight kids…….

This book blew my socks off. Dublin-based here and felt he used the slang to great effect - a bit surprised that he pulled that off tbh. Could have been a disaster….

I had this many times as a store manager when asking the few customers that were maskless if they could wear a mask (as per gov guidance). One customer shouted at me that she had done their own research and proceeded to berate me. All this shortly after my mum had died due to Covid-related illness….

Punks Listen - the line-up - Hope Collective Punks Listen is filled with the writing from some of our friends about their favourite musicians, writers, DJs, thinkers

I've written about an album for a charity fanzine that also has Bill Drummond, Will Sergeant, Brianna Corrigan, Holly Johnson and a load of other people in it.

Have a look...

hopecollectiveireland.com/2024/11/11/p...

Look at the state of this. It’s great. I don’t know where anything is. And that’s only one of them.

New York Trilogy: Paul Auster b/c….mind-blowing (to my 20 year old self).

Another Starter Pack but this time it's for hardcore book recommenders

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Lots of people still pouring in it seems - yaaay and welcome 👋

If books are your thing, then you might find my bookish starter pack of use

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A Line Made by Walking: Sara Baume
Ghost in the Throat: Doireann Ní Ghríofa
Threshold: Rob Doyle