New on the blog today, I've written about THE BARRACKS by John McGahern.
A sad, quietly devastating novel that delves deep into character, raising the question of whether the protagonist - a housewife in her early forties - has lived a meaningful life. 💙📚
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A sad, quietly devastating novel that delves deep into character, raising the question of whether the protagonist - a housewife in her early forties - has lived a meaningful life. 💙📚
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The Barracks by John McGahern
First published in 1963, The Barracks was John McGahern’s debut novel, written when he was in his late twenties. Now considered one of Ireland’s greatest authors, McGahern wrote about a world he kn…
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March 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM
New on the blog today, I've written about THE STEPDAUGHTER by Caroline Blackwood.
A short, sharp shock of a novel where the reader bears witness to a stepmother’s unravelling and the impact of this nightmare on those who are under her care. #BookSky 💙📚
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A short, sharp shock of a novel where the reader bears witness to a stepmother’s unravelling and the impact of this nightmare on those who are under her care. #BookSky 💙📚
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The Stepdaughter by Caroline Blackwood
Born into an aristocratic Anglo-Irish family, Lady Caroline Blackwood was, for many years, largely known as a socialite and muse. Her marriages to the artist Lucian Freud, the pianist Israel Citkow…
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March 8, 2026 at 8:07 AM
New on the blog today, I've written about ANTARCTICA by Claire Keegan.
An accomplished collection of stories from one of our best contemporary writers. Definitely recommended, especially for fans of Keegan's later work. #BookSky 💙📚 #ReadingIreland
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An accomplished collection of stories from one of our best contemporary writers. Definitely recommended, especially for fans of Keegan's later work. #BookSky 💙📚 #ReadingIreland
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Antarctica by Claire Keegan
I have written before about my admiration for the Irish writer Claire Keegan. She seems to have an innate ability to create taut, beautifully crafted stories that resonate profoundly with her reade…
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March 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
New on the blog today, I've written about ANTARCTICA by Claire Keegan.
An accomplished collection of stories from one of our best contemporary writers. Definitely recommended, especially for fans of Keegan's later work. #BookSky 💙📚 #ReadingIreland
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An accomplished collection of stories from one of our best contemporary writers. Definitely recommended, especially for fans of Keegan's later work. #BookSky 💙📚 #ReadingIreland
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Are YOU taking part in #ReadingIrelandMonth25 #begorrathon25 #ReadingIreland ?
Here are the titles that I hope to read this month. @cathybrown746.bsky.social @fictionophile.bsky.social
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Here are the titles that I hope to read this month. @cathybrown746.bsky.social @fictionophile.bsky.social
#IrishFiction #IrishAuthors #Booksky 💙📚
March 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Are YOU taking part in #ReadingIrelandMonth25 #begorrathon25 #ReadingIreland ?
Here are the titles that I hope to read this month. @cathybrown746.bsky.social @fictionophile.bsky.social
#IrishFiction #IrishAuthors #Booksky 💙📚
Here are the titles that I hope to read this month. @cathybrown746.bsky.social @fictionophile.bsky.social
#IrishFiction #IrishAuthors #Booksky 💙📚
New on the blog today, my thoughts on MOLLY FOX'S BIRTHDAY by Deirdre Madden.
A marvellous novel of friendship, identity and our private vs public selves. My first by this excellent writer, but hopefully not my last! #ReadingIreland #BooksReview #Books 💙📚
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A marvellous novel of friendship, identity and our private vs public selves. My first by this excellent writer, but hopefully not my last! #ReadingIreland #BooksReview #Books 💙📚
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Molly Fox’s Birthday by Deirdre Madden
This excellent, beautifully observed novel about identity, friendship and private vs public selves is my first experience of Deirdre Madden’s work; but on the strength of its quiet, unshowy prose and ...
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March 5, 2024 at 7:14 AM
New on the blog today, my thoughts on MOLLY FOX'S BIRTHDAY by Deirdre Madden.
A marvellous novel of friendship, identity and our private vs public selves. My first by this excellent writer, but hopefully not my last! #ReadingIreland #BooksReview #Books 💙📚
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A marvellous novel of friendship, identity and our private vs public selves. My first by this excellent writer, but hopefully not my last! #ReadingIreland #BooksReview #Books 💙📚
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Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books 💙📚 #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds... @ginamitchell.bsky.social
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books 💙📚 #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland | Gina Rae Mitchell
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland Spring is officially here, and with it comes another edition of Friday ...
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March 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books 💙📚 #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds... @ginamitchell.bsky.social
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | 💙📚#Books #Recipes #IndieAuthors #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds...
Spring is officially here, & with it comes another edition of Friday Finds! I’ve got book reviews, recipes, & fun finds to brighten your day.
Spring is officially here, & with it comes another edition of Friday Finds! I’ve got book reviews, recipes, & fun finds to brighten your day.
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books 💙📚 #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland | Gina Rae Mitchell
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland Spring is officially here, and with it comes another edition of Friday…
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March 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Spring is officially here, & with it comes another edition of Friday Finds! I’ve got book reviews, recipes, & fun finds to brighten your day.
Spring is officially here, & with it comes another edition of Friday Finds! I’ve got book reviews, recipes, & fun finds to brighten your day.
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#ThrowbackThursday #IrishFiction #ReadingIreland @algonquinbooks.bsky.social #BookReview #Fictionophile
#ThrowbackThursday #IrishFiction #ReadingIreland @algonquinbooks.bsky.social #BookReview #Fictionophile
Throwback Thursday – “Big Girl Small Town” by Michelle Gallen #BigGirlSmallTown #IrishFiction #ReadingIreland #BookReview #ThrowbackThursday
The Throwback Thursday meme was created by Renee over at It’s Book Talk (who seems to be taking a blogging hiatus). She made this meme to share some of her old favorites. Although all bookbloggers …
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March 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
"The Dark Hours" by Amy Jordan - Book Review @HarperCollins #TheDarkHours #BookReview #AmyJordan #ReadingIreland #BookSky @amyjordanbooks.bsky.social @mirabooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
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“The Dark Hours” by Amy Jordan – Book Review @HarperCollins #TheDarkHours #BookReview @AmyJordanBooks
“…anything is possible in the dark hours” Sixty year old Julia Harte lives alone with her rescue dog, Mutt, is a tiny Irish village. Retired now, she was once a Detective Inspecto…
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March 2, 2026 at 1:56 PM
"The Dark Hours" by Amy Jordan - Book Review @HarperCollins #TheDarkHours #BookReview #AmyJordan #ReadingIreland #BookSky @amyjordanbooks.bsky.social @mirabooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
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By: Gina on Friday, March 21, 2025
By: Gina on Friday, March 21, 2025
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books 💙📚 #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland
Fun Friday Finds | 03-21-2025 | #Books #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #Bargains #SpringCrafts #Blueberries #Corn #ReadingIreland Spring is officially here, and with it comes another edition of Friday Finds! This week, I’ve got an incredible lineup of book reviews, spotlights, and fun finds to brighten your day. From historical fiction set during the Great Depression to a whimsical children's book about unicorn poo (yes, really!), there’s a little something for everyone. Plus, I may have gone a little overboard on the blueberries—so if you're looking for a new dessert, you’re in luck! There are a couple of super cute Spring crafts, and, of course, I’m always on the lookout for indie author news, so don’t hesitate to send me your latest updates. Grab a cup of coffee (or a slice of pie—more on that later), and let’s dive in!
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By: Gina on Friday, March 21, 2025
By: Gina on Friday, March 21, 2025