#BookReview of #AnInvitationToTheKennedys by Emily Hourican |@EmilyH71 @HachetteIre

Inspired by true-life events, An Invitation to the Kennedys is the latest novel from Emily Hourican, the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series. [ About An Invitation to the Kennedys ] Kathleen ‘Kick’ Kennedy, recently arrived from Boston, is already a huge hit in 1930s London society. As the daughter of the US ambassador, she is at…

‘Life at Full Tilt: The Selected Writings of Dervla Murphy’ edited by Ethel Crowley | @ethelcrowley2 | @ElandPublishing

I was originally introduced to the writings of Dervla Murphy by Cork writer Ethel Crowley. Ethel was an avid admirer of Dervla’s work and over the years they developed a close personal friendship. Following the passing of Dervla Murphy in May 2022, the world lost a cherished person, an extraordinary character, one best known for…

#Spotlight – Random Acts of Optimism by @alisonwells | @wordsstreet

Random Acts of Optimism by Alison Wells publishes in September with independent Galway publishers, Wordsonthestreet. Random Acts of Optimism is Alison Wells’ debut short story collection and will be launched on 20th September at 6.30pm, Lexicon Library, Dun Laoghaire. An eclectic mix of stories, Random Acts of Optimism has already received rave reviews from Billy…