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Tag: ireland

The Life of Saint Patrick

Do you know much about Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland? I didn’t, so I went looking for more … More

Christianity, Edna Barth, ireland, Joanna Ponto, Joyce K. Kessel, life story, Pamela Johnson, Saint Patrick, shamrock, snakes, St. Patrick

Becoming Belle by Nuala O’Connor

In “Becoming Belle,” Nuala O’Connor brings the extraordinary life of Isabel (Belle) Bilton into the mind of her readers. As … More

Becoming Belle, biography, British aristocracy, emancipation, ireland, Nuala O'Connor

Someone You Know by Brian McGilloway

On my first trip to Ireland, I found myself in a bookstore discovering a number of new authors to me, … More

Brian McGilloway, contemporary, contemporary mystery, ireland, murder, mystery, Psychological Thriller, Someone You Know, thriller

The Pub across the Pond by Mary Carter

Having returned recently from a wonderful trip to Ireland, I really wanted to love this book. The plot is centered … More

America, contemporary, gambling, humour, ireland, Mary Carter, Ohio, Pub across the Pond, romance

Me and my sisters, by Sinéad Moriarty

I read this book on the recommendation of a patron whose two-word justification: “She’s Irish!” apparently explained everything – meaning … More

Child-rearing, contemporary, family, Family Relationships, Financial Concerns, friendship, humour, ireland, Marriage, Sinéad Moriarty, sisters, women's fiction

John the Revelator, by Peter Murphy

It’s rare these days to come across a story that actually makes me laugh out loud. Peter Murphy’s book was … More

Coming of age, contemporary, death, friendship, humour, Illness, ireland, Peter Murphy, Teenagers

In The Company Of Others: A Father Tim Novel by Jan Karon

After a 3 year absence Father Tim is back.  I was heartbroken when the Mitford series ended. I felt like … More

Christian fiction, contemporary, Cynthia, Dooley, Episcopal Priest, Father Tim, ireland, Jan Karon, Mitford, mystery

A Star Called Henry by Roddy Doyle

 I first found Roddy Doyle through the movie, “The Commitments” and was struck by the raw, funny and bawdy … More

children in poverty, contemporary, drama, dublin, historical, humour, ireland, Last Roundup Trilogy, revolution, Roddy Doyle, Warfare

The Pig Did It

National Pig Day will soon be upon us.  It’s only 7 days away. To clear up any confusion, it’s a … More

family secrets, humour, ireland, Joseph Caldwell, men/women relationships, murder, pigs

If You Could See Me Now

Everyone needs a little magic in their lives, but for Elizabeth Egan, life is black and white .She’s raising her … More

Cecelia Ahern, contemporary, family stories, fantasy, humour, ireland, magic, romance

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