‘I’ve been doing arty things — and there’s always the laundry!’
Either my alarm or Juno, our Siamese cat, wakes me up. Siamese cats are very vocal and have…
Secrets emerge from the past
Set in the fictional village of Coolnamona, Co Wicklow, this is something of an emotional rollercoaster with a…
Beautifully crafted, relatable stories that bring our capital city to life
This short story collection fizzes with friction, flair, and fury. Revolving mainly around millennial characters, Dave Tynan’s first…
Lost poetry and longing for the past in near future ruined by war and climate
In his 18th novel, and his 77th year, Ian McEwan reaches out beyond our time to imagine the…
Book review: London’s sweariest spy returns
Mick Herron fans will rejoice at the return of the Slow Horses in this, the ninth in the…
Pop psychology, testing friendships, and plenty of commercial tropes
Featuring three best friends in their late 30s, navigating romance, family life, and the role of serial mistress,…