I’ve got a trip of a lifetime coming up in a few short weeks: 11 days in Ireland. I’ve never been overseas so this is a really big deal. Naturally, I’ve already scoped out all of the literary things I need to make sure to do while I’m there. 🙂 In terms of Irish/Ireland literature, I haven’t read a whole lot. I’ve compiled a list of ten that should help me keep the memories of the hopefully amazing time I’m about to have alive in my mind.
In the Woods (Dublin Murder Squad #1) by Tana French [Purchase]
Haunted Ground (Nora Gavin #1) by Erin Hart [Purchase]
Walk the Blue Fields: Stories by Claire Keegan [Purchase]
The Last Four Days of Paddy Buckley: A Novel by Jeremy Massey [Purchase]
The Ruin (Cormac Reilly #1) by Dervla McTiernan [Purchase]
A Swift Pure Cry by Siobhan Dowd [Purchase]
The Glorious Heresies (Ryan Cusack #1) by Lisa McInerney [Purchase]
City of Bohane by Kevin Barry [Purchase]
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly [Purchase]
Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern [Purchase]
Do you have any well-loved books set in Ireland you’d like to recommend? I’m all ears!
Heck yes to Cecelia!
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I just got “The Book of Lost Things” and I can’t wait to read it! I hope that you have a fabulous time on your trip!
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Thank you, Anna!
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I’ve never been to Ireland! I’m hoping to go this year too. These books look great! 🙂
It looks so gorgeous. Hope you’re able to. 🙂
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I LOVE The Book of Lost Things. It is so good. Maybe it is time for a reread. TTT Books that Make Me Want to Travel
I’ve heard some pretty fantastic things. Hoping I get to it soon.
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
Yay! You’re going to have a wonderful trip – Ireland is glorious.
As it happens, Irish misery porn is one of my favourite genres (and Glorious Heresies was my top book of 2017). I’ve read lots of fantastic Irish books, here’s a few – https://booksaremyfavouriteandbest.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/in-the-mood-for-irish-misery-porn-yes-always/
and what has been my favourite book so far this year: https://booksaremyfavouriteandbest.wordpress.com/2018/02/28/the-hearts-invisible-furies-by-john-boyne/
and also these for something more modern – https://booksaremyfavouriteandbest.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/skippy-dies-by-paul-murray/ and https://booksaremyfavouriteandbest.wordpress.com/2016/07/15/asking-for-it-by-louise-oneill/
Kate, you’re the best. I’ve been laughing at the term Irish misery porn for quite some time. Is that similar to Russian misery porn? Just colder? And with more vodka? hahaha
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I think Irish misery porn usually has a weary mam and a bunch of kids – one is usually a priest. And they eat a lot of potatoes (or not, depending on the year). Have I coveed all the stereotypes?! 😀
Potatoes and lots of kids. Of course. Makes perfect sense. 🙂
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I think Irish misery porn usually has a weary mam and a bunch of kids – one is usually a priest. And they eat a lot of potatoes (or not, depending on the year). Have I covered all the stereotypes?! 😀
I’m so jealous! Ireland looks stunning, I’ve always wanted to go! I have an Irish book on my list this week – I’d recommend Beyond a Darkened Shore, P.S. I Love You and Blind Beauty 🙂
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Thanks, Kayleigh! I’ll have to check those out. 🙂
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
How exciting! I hope you do a trip recap with lots of photos😊
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Oh, I’m sure I’ll have plenty of pictures to do something like that. 🙂
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
Oooh, have fun on your trip – how awesome!
Thanks, Barb!
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
One of my dreams is to visit Ireland, so enjoy!
I loved In the Woods (minus the non-ending)!
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Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I’d love to visit Ireland! Hope you enjoy your first overseas trip 🙂
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Thank you, Jo!
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I’ve read Love, Rosie & the Tana French book. I loved both!
Good to hear! I’m looking forward to them both eventually. 🙂
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
Wow, congrats on your trip to Ireland, Bonnie! You’re going to have a wonderful time — from everything I’ve heard and seen, it’s a beautiful country. It’s funny that you’ve got the first Dublin Murder Squad book on your list, because those are the books set in Ireland that I was going to recommend! Excellent choice. 😉
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That series is one of the first that immediately comes to mind when I think of Ireland. Well, that and Angela’s Ashes but that’s not really my style. haha Thanks, Danya!
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I have no Ireland book suggestions to share, sorry, but wow 11 days in Ireland sounds incredible! Everyone I’ve known who’s been to the British Isles has loved it (I’ve personally been to England and it was great) and I hope you have an amazing time!
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Thank you, Gabby!
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
Oooh, what a fun list! I’ve always wanted to visit Ireland, you’re SO LUCKY! Have a blast!
Thank you!!
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I read the Book of List Things. I loved it, but I live John Connally. I also have In The Woods, but have yet to read it. I’m so excited for you being able to visit Ireland. I’ve always wanted to go. You’ll have an amazing adventure of a life time!
I remember you enjoying that one! It’s been on my TBR for far too long. I’m really excited to not just be off work but be actually going somewhere exciting. lol
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I just hope you have an unforgettable, awesome-memory making trip!!
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I really hope I do too! Thank you. 🙂
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I have never heard of a single book on this list. I’m going to have to check some of them out!
hahaha It’s okay, I picked some pretty obscure ones.
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
I have a book of Irish folk tales and another about heroic deeds (mythos), but I don’t think I have any actual novels. Watch, one will pop into my head as,soon as I hit submit. Ha ha. I love the cover of The Book of Lost Things.
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Same thing always happens to me. 🙂 Can’t ever remember anything until hours later. Or next month. lol
Bonnie recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Irish Books to Keep the Wanderlust Alive
This is so exciting! I hope you enjoy Ireland and that your trip is everything you’ve ever hoped it would be. I love this list, some favourites of mine are on here and then there’s a ton of new ones to me–I almost added Love, Rosie/Where Rainbows end to my list as well. One of my all time favourites. And I will forever love the cover art for The Book of Lost Things.
Basically, long story short, great list! Thanks for sharing.
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I’m sure hoping the same thing. 🙂 That cover really is gorgeous. Thank you, Jessica!
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