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Three Irish Female Writers To Pay Attention To

Ireland has a long-standing literary tradition and is a country that values its writers and poets. Over the years, I have read many inspiring novels by the likes of Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, and others. But recently, I have found myself on a kick of reading contemporary Irish novelists without even realizing it! These newer-on-the-scene Irish female writers are making their mark in the literary world.

Europe, Ireland, Irish Literary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Read Before You Go, Western Europe, Feminist LiteratureLindsey McCartyAugust 14, 2019novels that take place in Ireland written by women, modern Irish women writers, modern Irish writers, contemporary Irish fiction, short review of The Milkman by Anna Burns, Short review of Himself by Jess Kidd, Short review of Normal People by Sally RooneyComment

Book Review of Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

In Barbara Kingsolver’s latest novel, Unsheltered, she tells the stories of two families living in the same spot but separated by about 150 years. Add to the mix: winds of societal changes, family obligations, a fascinating female scientist, an eccentric town founder, and many characters trying to figure out if they have shelter over their heads - literally and figuratively.

Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Northeast US, New Jersey, Feminist Literature, Social/Political FictionLindsey McCartyJuly 27, 2019New Jersey, Fiction that takes places in New Jersey, Best books that take place in New Jersey, Books about New Jersey, Book Review of Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver, books by Barbara Kingsolver, Review of books by Barbara Kingsolver, To Make Much of Time, To Make Much of Time travel blog, best literary fictionComment

Book Review of Normal People by Sally Rooney

Ever since coming across a review of Normal People back in January, I had been interested in reading this second novel by Irish writer Sally Rooney. Longlisted for the 2018 Man Booker Prize and winner of the ‘Best Novel’ at the 2018 Costa Book Awards, clearly 28 year old Rooney is immensely talented. When I found myself book-less before an 8-hour flight back from Scotland, I was happy to come across it in an airport bookstore and tore through it in a single sitting.