University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: Gráinne O'Brien In the latest instalment of the University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight, we speak to BA in English, Sociology and History and MA in Creative Writing graduate Gráinne O’Brien who recently published her...

"I hadn't set out with the intention of writing for the young adult market but this was the story that came to me." University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight on SOLO author @grainneobrien.bsky.social:
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"Such a powerful, beautiful, exquisite book."
Thank you Kirkus Reviews for reviewing SOLO by Gráinne O'Brien on the Fully Booked podcast!
SOLO publishes in the US today. Listen around min. 32: www.kirkusreviews.com/podcast/2025... #SoloBook @pubspotlight.bsky.social @consortiumbooks.bsky.social

Children's books review: Thrilling reads from a trio of brilliant Irish authors Pet O’Connell rounds up a diverse selection of the latest children’s books that tackle everything from AI and young love to ancient mythology and the recorder

Thank you @irishexaminer.bsky.social for highlighting @grainneobrien.bsky.social as a BRILLIANT Irish author. Gráinne's YA debut SOLO is out now!
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... #SoloBook

Solo - Just Imagine Solo is a moving YA verse novel which draws heavily on classical music to explore the isolation experienced by its teenage protagonist. Daisy, a talented recorder player, is preparing for her Leaving ...

"Thematic richness is coupled with Gráinne O’Brien’s skilful and original use of verse form."
Thank you @justimaginecentre.bsky.social for reviewing SOLO by @grainneobrien.bsky.social (out now!).
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo... #SoloBook

Thank you to the Westmeath Independent for reviewing GIANT by @judithmcquoid.bsky.social ("A fine work of imagination.") and SOLO by @grainneobrien.bsky.social ("Fans of Sarah Crossan will love this book.")

www.westmeathindependent.ie/2025/04/20/t... #SoloBook #GiantBook

For adults and youth alike who have faltered on their paths to what they want, there's no better book as a companion than #solobook by @grainneobrien.bsky.social.

I hear there's still signed copies available: www.kennys.ie/shop/solo-gr...

Tune in to @limericktoday.bsky.social Live 95 this morning at 11.40am when @grainneobrien.bsky.social will be talking about her new book SOLO! #SoloBook

Thank you @writing.ie for hosting @grainneobrien.bsky.social to talk about her new book SOLO! www.writing.ie/interviews/s... #SoloBook

We have arrived at @kennysbookshop.bsky.social for a very special in-conversation event with @grainneobrien.bsky.social and Donal Ryan in honour of Gráinne’s YA debut Solo! Exclusive signed hardback editions are available at Kennys! #SoloBook

Join us at @kennysbookshop.bsky.social TONIGHT at 6pm when Gráinne O'Brien will be talking to Donal Ryan about her debut YA novel SOLO! Tickets are free but booking is required. Book yours here: kennys.ie/events/grain... #whatsoningalway #SoloBook #YAFiction

Powerful voice in young adult fiction - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune In her job as a book buyer Gráinne O’Brien noticed that newer novels for young adults rarely reflected regular family life. Then a teenage character Daisy entered her head and refused to leave until G...

"“For me, young adult fiction should reflect the world teenagers live in,” says Gráinne, sitting in her office in Kennys’." Thank you to Judy Murphy and Connacht Tribune for interviewing Gráinne O'Brien on her YA debut SOLO! connachttribune.ie/powerful-voi... #SoloBook

Together with O'Mahony's, we are delighted to invite you to the launch of SOLO by Gráinne O'Brien on Wednesday 9th April at 6:30pm. All welcome, no booking required. Learn more: www.omahonys.ie/r_prod_info....

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