Top Irish Authors Anne Enright, John Boyne, and More Share Their Favorite Reads – The Irish Times

Recommended Books

Anne Enright

• Question 7 by Richard Flanagan: A deep dive into the author’s life.
• Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood: Explores rage and desire.
• The Safekeep by Yael Van der Wouden: A captivating love story.
• Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon: A powerful debut.
• Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI by Madhumita Murgia: Insights into data technology.

John Boyne

• Fire: Latest novel from John Boyne.

Sarah Moss

• Cairn by Kathleen Jamie: A poignant essay collection on climate change.
• Cold Kitchen by Caroline Eden: Culinary meditations on resilience.
• Spent Light by Lara Pawson: A hybrid of fiction and autobiography.
• Storm Pegs by Jen Hadfield: A beautifully crafted memoir.
• My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir: Sarah Moss’s latest work.

Joseph O’Connor

• The Amendments by Niamh Mulvey: A notable debut novel.
• Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan: A sequel garnering acclaim.
• What by John Cooper Clarke: A brilliant poetry collection.
• And the Roots of Rhythm Remain by Joe Boyd: A travelogue on world music.
• Your Own Dark Shadow by Jack Fennell: An anthology of lost Irish ghost stories.

Mark O’Connell

• Blue Ruin by Hari Kunzru: The third installment in a trilogy reflecting on capitalism.

Kit de Waal

• Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan: Character-driven storytelling.

Diarmaid Ferriter

• Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan: Captures a wide range of emotions.
• Remembering Peasants by Patrick Joyce: A study of peasant experiences.
• A Great Disorder by Richard Slotkin: An analysis of national myths.

Malachy Clerkin

• The Racket by Conor Niland and Gavin Cooney: Insightful look at professional tennis.
• Obsessed by Johnny Sexton and Peter O’Reilly: Examines Sexton’s psyche.
• States of Play by Miguel Delaney: Discussion on money in soccer.
• My Story by Joe Canning and Vincent Hogan: Insights into the hurler’s life.

Fintan O’Toole

• The Hidden Victims by Cormac Ó Gráda: Investigates civilian casualties of the World Wars.

Sarah Gilmartin

• The Lodgers by Holly Pester: A reflection on housing issues.
• Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst: Explores race, class, and identity.
• Notable books from the Booker longlist and poetry recommendations.

Sally Hayden

• Scattered by Aamna Mohdin: A journalist’s family journey.
• The Tale of a Wall by Nasser Abu Srour: A memoir from a Palestinian perspective.
• Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh: A novel about queer lives in Nigeria.

Jan Carson

• A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez: A captivating collection of dark stories.

Niamh Donnelly

• Intermezzo by Sally Rooney: Focuses on two brothers after their father’s death.
• Our London Lives by Christine Dwyer Hickey: Captures the London-Irish experience.

Claire Adam

• My Dear Kabul: A memoir written by an Afghan women’s group.

Conclusion

These book recommendations cover a variety of genres, offering insights into personal, historical, and cultural experiences. Whether it is fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or memoirs, there is something for every reader.