This week I revisit books read and reviewed, wander through some of the finest literary writing on the blogosphere, mark a handful of timely anniversaries (including National Write Your Story Day), and prepare to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in suitably bookish style. I also shine a light on past posts worth rediscovering and share a selection of fascinating literary features from across the Internet.
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, announce A Year With John Banville! and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, anticipate both Dewithon and Reading Ireland 2021 and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
Over the course of two posts, I will share with you some of the highlights of a recent trip, with a special emphasis on all things literary. The first part of my journey took me over the Irish Sea to Dublin.
A dark but highly amusing coming-of-age story, which encompasses sexuality, mental health, class, religion and contemporary politics. Caoilinn Hughes has written a stunningly ambitious debut novel.
A full Hay day!
A House of Pomegranates is a collection of whimsical short stories by Oscar Wilde.
In this end of week recap we summarize books read, reviewed and currently on my TBR shelf.