‘A fairy tale for the 21st century’Begotten Not Made [ About the Book ] Begotten Not Made is a fairy tale for the 21st century – where the mystery of blind faith is explored and the magic of belief is restored. Brother Scully met Sister Claire only once. It was back in 1970 – the…
“This book is about really looking at yourself, taking stock of the flawed image peering back, and learning to move forward, despite how hard the road ahead looks” – Daragh Fleming, Lonely Boy [Synopsis of Lonely Boy] Daragh Fleming’s honest portrayal of mental health, wellbeing and recovery opens with a quote from Seneca, Moral Letters…
‘Set in the very different worlds of cosmopolitan London and a sleepy village in Ireland’s Wicklow mountains‘ Synopsis One family. Three generations. And the threads that bind them together … Successful TV producer Penny has always been a planner. She knows exactly what her future looks like – until an unexpected pregnancy forces her to…
Read my book review of The Emerald Spy by Nicola Cassidy, a book that ‘explores Ireland’s complicated refugee past’
‘It’s the time of year … to run away from your life’– All Wrapped Up [ About All Wrapped Up ] Holly always seems to make the wrong decisions: her career in London is going nowhere, and she’s ended up engaged to a man she doesn’t love. Which is why she decides that’s all going…
The wild Atlantic coast of Ireland. Three strangers. One question: who are we without the people who love us?– Winter People [ About the Book ] Sis Cotter has lived her whole life in a small house by her beloved beach. Here, she grew up, reared her family, and buried her husband. Now her children…
‘A young woman lies in a coma in the wake of a brutal attack. Under pressure for a quick solve, detectives Ryan and Kane soon find themselves at odds – and overshadowed by past deeds…’– While She Sleeps [ About the Book ] When Jody Kavanagh is discovered close to death in her home, it’s…
‘Followed by a Million. Targeted by One‘– Unfollow Me [ About the Book ] A single photo taken in college defined Eve Kelly’s entire life. The iconic image of the falling girl in a red dress brought her unintentional fame. Twenty years later, @beli’EVE, a successful model turned influencer, is a reluctant leader. Over a…
‘Three men vow to leave the world behind them and start anew . . .‘ [ About the Book ] In seventh-century Ireland, a scholar and priest called Artt has a dream telling him to leave the sinful world behind. Taking two monks – young Trian and old Cormac – he travels down the river…
I don’t normally write more than one review at a time but, as the days pass busily by, I decided I needed to gather up my thoughts on four of my recent reads if they were ever to see the light of day. I have written a few short words (mini book reviews) on each,…