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A book launch is being organised for May and I'll be appearing on the Social Yet Distanced podcast for a third time (big thanks for having me on) around this time as well. In the mean time, grab a copy of my new book 'Soviet Hotel Dressing Gown' here.

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“The Spinning Heart” by Donal Ryan – Book Review #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #TheSpinningHeart @PushkinPress @SteerforthPress #BookReview I have read several of Donal Ryan’s novels in the past, so I was delighted when offered the chance to read and review his very first work of fiction, “The Spinning Heart”. This de…

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The Sky Is Not Enough by June Sullivan A Beautiful Loan by Mary Costello The Visit by Neil Tully

Some retail therapy in @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social
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The Librarian's Secret Diary <p>Nina is the new librarian on the block. She’s learning the shelves with her buzzword-spouting boss and the senior librarian who hates reading and can’t wait to retire. She records the crazy reader ...

The latest episode of "The Librarian's Secret Diary" is now live on Channillo for subscribers. This week Nina brings Bob the Library Bear to the national library conference, partly as a prop for her speech, but also for moral support. channillo.com/series/the-l... #serial #irishfiction #librarylife

“The Spinning Heart” by Donal Ryan – Book Review #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #TheSpinningHeart @PushkinPress @SteerforthPress #BookReview I have read several of Donal Ryan’s novels in the past, so I was delighted when offered the chance to read and review his very first work of fiction, “The Spinning Heart”. This de…

"The Spinning Heart" by Donal Ryan - Book Review by @fictionophile.bsky.social

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“The Spinning Heart” by Donal Ryan – Book Review #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #TheSpinningHeart @PushkinPress @SteerforthPress #BookReview I have read several of Donal Ryan’s novels in the past, so I was delighted when offered the chance to read and review his very first work of fiction, “The Spinning Heart”. This de…

"The Spinning Heart" by Donal Ryan - Book Review #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #TheSpinningHeart @pushkinpress.com @steerforthpress.bsky.social #BookSky #DonalRyan #BookReview
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“The Spinning Heart” by Donal Ryan – Book Review #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #TheSpinningHeart @PushkinPress @SteerforthPress #BookReview I have read several of Donal Ryan's novels in the past, so I was delighted when offered the chance to read and review his very first work of fiction, "The Spinning Heart". This debut novel  won numerous awards - and deservedly so. It won the 2012 Irish Book Award for the Newcomer of the Year and Book of the Year. 

“The Spinning Heart” by Donal Ryan – Book Review #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #TheSpinningHeart @PushkinPress @SteerforthPress #BookReview

I have read several of Donal Ryan's novels in the past, so I was delighted when offered the chance to read and review his very first work of fiction,…

Looking at feedback, I'm being told it is seriously good & assured and I can't believe I missed the proof - putting it on my TBR pile right now. @eriu_books.bsky.social @gillhessltd #TheVisit #NeillTully #IrishFiction #APIBA
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Neill Tully called in with his debut novel The Visit - New Ross, 1963 - a Garda sergeant, a young man on the edge & JFK's historic visit looming over everything. Colm Tóibín called it 'brilliant and intriguing'. @eriu_books.bsky.social @gillhessltd #TheVisit #NeillTully #IrishFiction #APIBA
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Sheila O’Flanagan was with us at Chapters yesterday signing Secrets Between Friends - 3 women, 3 lives at a turning point - my w/end reading is sorted! Set across Ireland, Italy & France.
My weekend reading is sorted!
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“The Tour” by Jean Grainger – Book Review #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #TheTour #AudiobookReview #begorrathon26 narrated by Siobhan Waring In June 2024 I went on a coach tour of Ireland. It was quite possibly the best trip I’ve ever had. Loved every minute. With this audiobook by Jean Grainger, it tran…

"The Tour" by Jean Grainger - Book Review #BookSky #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #TheTour #AudiobookReview #IrishFiction #begorrathon26 #BookReview @jeangraingerauthor.bsky.social
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The Librarian's Secret Diary <p>Nina is the new librarian on the block. She’s learning the shelves with her buzzword-spouting boss and the senior librarian who hates reading and can’t wait to retire. She records the crazy reader ...

It's Wednesday so there's a new episode of "The Librarian's Secret Diary" live on Channillo - this week Nina is relishing Nigerian stew and good company of the book club's pot-luck dinner at Beth's country cottage. channillo.com/series/the-l... #serial #irishfiction #librarylife

Dublin, 1943. A mother waits, a bundle of letters tied with ribbon. Her son left for Burma – first a tea plantation, then war.

The Mending Room: a novel of letters and longing. Coming Jan 2027. 📮

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Throwback Thursday – “Big Girl Small Town” by Michelle Gallen #BigGirlSmallTown #IrishFiction #ReadingIreland #BookReview #ThrowbackThursday The Throwback Thursday meme was created by Renee over at It’s Book Talk (who seems to be taking a blogging hiatus). She made this meme to share some of her old favorites. Although all bookbloggers …

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“The Women On Platform Two” by Laura Anthony – Book Review @GalleryBooks @simonschuster #TheWomenOnPlatformTwo #BookReview #LauraAnthony Anyone who is interested in Irish history, particularly from a woman’s point of view, will adore this novel.  “The Women On Platform Two” puts an all too human face to the women&#…

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The Librarian's Secret Diary <p>Nina is the new librarian on the block. She’s learning the shelves with her buzzword-spouting boss and the senior librarian who hates reading and can’t wait to retire. She records the crazy reader ...

This week Nina leaves the library for a wild potluck supper with the book club. Subscribe to read this and all the other episodes of my cosy serial at Channillo channillo.com/series/the-l... #librarylife #irishfiction #serial

Saoirse by Charleen Hurtibuse BLOG TOUR #Saoirse @charleen_hurtibuse @bonnierbooks_uk @eriubooks @randomthingstours @RandomTTours #BookReview #IrishFiction In the wilds of Donegal, Ireland, 1999, Saoirse is an artist living an outwardly idyllic life. Her tender husband Daithí and two beloved d...

Saoirse by Charleen Hurtibuse BLOG TOUR #Saoirse Charleen Hurtibuse @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social @randomthingstours #BookReview #IrishFiction

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The Librarian's Secret Diary <p>Nina is the new librarian on the block. She’s learning the shelves with her buzzword-spouting boss and the senior librarian who hates reading and can’t wait to retire. She records the crazy reader ...

The latest episode of my serialised librarian story is now live. This week Nina hosts an author event and ponders the obligatory "men without shirts" on romance novel covers. Subscribe to read all episodes at channillo.com/series/the-l... #irishfiction #serial #librarylife

Reading Ireland Month 2026 plans #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #begorrathon26 For several years now I’ve participated in the Reading Ireland Month challenge hosted by Cathy over at 746 Books. Reading Ireland Month (or The Begorrathon as it is affectionately known) will…

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Reading Ireland Month 2026 plans #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #begorrathon26 For several years now I’ve participated in the Reading Ireland Month challenge hosted by Cathy over at 746 Books. Reading Ireland Month (or The Begorrathon as it is affectionately known) will…

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Reading Ireland Month 2026 plans #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #begorrathon26 For several years now I've participated in the Reading Ireland Month challenge hosted by Cathy over at 746 Books. Reading Ireland Month (or The Begorrathon as it is affectionately known) will return for the ninth year between Sunday 1 and Tuesday 31 March 2026. Anyway, here are my proposed reads for Reading Ireland Month this year. It may be ambitious, but I'll give it my best shot...

Reading Ireland Month 2026 plans #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishFiction #begorrathon26

For several years now I've participated in the Reading Ireland Month challenge hosted by Cathy over at 746 Books. Reading Ireland Month (or The Begorrathon as it is affectionately known) will return for the ninth…

Hosted by Cathy Brown @cathybrown746.bsky.social
March is #ReadingIrelandMonth
I plan to read 5 novels & listen to 2 audiobooks that are set in Ireland. Are YOU participating this year? #IrishFiction #IrishLiterature #booklovers #bookbloggers #BookSky #ReadingIrelandMonth26 #IrishAuthors

It’s Reading Ireland Month 2026! It’s 1 March so time to join me for this, the TWELFTH annual Reading Ireland Month as I celebrate all that is good about Irish books and culture. It won’t be any fun without you, so grab …

MARCH. It is Reading Ireland Month for 2026!
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At his first conference, sworn not to disgrace the nation, an Irish scholar begins exchanging chess moves with a stranger. Years later, intelligence services claim the game hid world-changing technology.
#IrishFiction #DarkComedy #ShortStory #LiteraryPodcast

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The Librarian's Secret Diary <p>Nina is the new librarian on the block. She’s learning the shelves with her buzzword-spouting boss and the senior librarian who hates reading and can’t wait to retire. She records the crazy reader ...

The latest episode of "The Librarian's Secret Diary" is now live on Channillo. This week Nina is up to her neck in grant research while her Inter Library Loan Guy, Alex, dons his suit to brave an interview. Subscribe to read at channillo.com/series/the-l...
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The Librarian's Secret Diary <p>Nina is the new librarian on the block. She’s learning the shelves with her buzzword-spouting boss and the senior librarian who hates reading and can’t wait to retire. She records the crazy reader ...

This week in "The Librarian's Secret Diary" Nina and Bob the Library Bear are back in TV-land to record a new series of "Storyteller and Bear" and Nina gets some good news. Subscribe to read at channillo.com/series/the-l... #serial #irishfiction #librarylife

Forever Home: A Gripping Contemporary Irish Novel of Dangerous Family Secrets in a Small Town Forever Home: A Gripping Contemporary Irish Novel of Dangerous Family Secrets in a Small Town - Kindle edition by Norton, Graham. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Forever Home: A Gripping Contemporary Irish Novel of Dangerous Family Secrets in a Small Town.

Forever Home

“Dark, funny, full of emotional intelligence and gripping from the start . . . beautifully written.”

Sale: $16.57 to $1.99

by Graham Norton
Rating: 4.1/5 (20,769 Reviews)

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