There are plenty of amazing books, both fiction and non-fiction, that have flown under the radar this year – here are some of the highlights
Clockwise from right: Roisín O’Donnell, Robert Macfarlane, Rie Qudan, Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin and Shane Tivenan. Photos: Ruth Medjber/William Waterworth/Julie Broadfoot/Lilliput
I’m attempting to focus on books that you might not find in other end-of-year lists you’ve seen in the run up to Christmas – the ones that have possibly not gotten the spotlight and love they deserve.
Where better place to start than with one of the very first books I recommended here in January?