Irish Literature and other non fiction

Eur 4 each Location Kiltyclogher Co Leitrim Can post 1. Snakes & Ladders — Fergus Finlay Sharp, accessible analysis of Irish politics and power, written with the pace of a thriller. 2. Rule 42 and All That — Seán Kelly Inside look at the GAA, Croke Park and the famous Rule 42 debate. Insightful and readable. 3. Emerald Underground — Michael Collins Darkly comic Irish novel mixing politics, satire and absurdity. Cult favourite. 4. The Truth Will Out — Brian Cleary Gripping debut thriller set in Ireland, full of tension and twists. 5. An Evil Cradling — Brian Keenan Powerful memoir of captivity and survival during the Lebanese hostage crisis. 6. The Last of the Irish Males — Joseph O’Connor Funny, sharp memoir about Irish masculinity, family and growing up. 7. Hiding Behind a Face — Stephen O’Byrnes Satirical take on Fine Gael under Garret FitzGerald, with cartoons and commentary. Paperback, good condition. 8. A Brief History of Time — Stephen Hawking Classic introduction to cosmology, black holes and the universe, written for general readers. 9. The Master — Colm Tóibín Acclaimed novel imagining the inner life of Henry James. Booker-shortlisted. 10. Simplicity — Edward de Bono Practical guide to clearer thinking and simplifying life and work. 11. Five O’Clock Shadow and Other Stories — Edited by Clem Cairns Award-winning Irish short stories from the Fish Prize. Excellent literary collection. 12. Famous Last Words — Compiled by Jonathon Green Entertaining and curious collection of famous final quotes throughout history. 13. McCarthy’s Bar — Pete McCarthy Beloved, very funny journey through Ireland in search of Irish pubs and identity. 14. The Speckled People — Hugo Hamilton Moving memoir of a German-Irish childhood in 1950s Dublin, exploring language and identity. Paperback, good condition. 15. The Woman Who Walked Into Doors — Roddy Doyle Powerful novel about domestic abuse, resilience and survival. One of Doyle’s best.