Skip to contentCrack open one of these best books on Ireland and get inspired to go there. These 30 great Irish reads really deliver on a strong sense of place, moody drama and classic Irish humor.As you work through the list you will find the sharp stick of Ireland’s history poking its way into contemporary society. These books are full of themes like love and loss, drifting families, the Irish diaspora, old enmity and chafing social structures. Although I recommend reading all of them, any one of these books will give you a strong sense of place, setting you right down onto Ireland’s...…Skip to contentCrack open one of these best books on Ireland and get inspired to go there. These 30 great Irish reads really deliver on a strong sense of place, moody drama and classic Irish humor.As you work through the list you will find the sharp stick of Ireland’s history poking its way into contemporary society. These books are full of themes like love and loss, drifting families, the Irish diaspora, old enmity and chafing social structures. Although I recommend reading all of them, any one of these books will give you a strong sense of place, setting you right down onto Ireland’s...WW…

Sounds really interesting Carol!ReplyThis sounds really interesting. I think that I’m all too guilty of the shift response so I probably ought to read this one.ReplyI understand how the self reference element of the shift response is not helpful – it comes across as “all about me not you”. But I’m not sure I entirely agree that offering suggestions for coping strategies or practical steps signals you are not a listenerReplyJoin 2,019 other subscribersReading Ladies Book ClubLet’s Connect on Instagram @ReadingLadies_book_club#nationalpoetrymonth#nonficnov5 Star Reads6Degrees9-112017...…Sounds really interesting Carol!ReplyThis sounds really interesting. I think that I’m all too guilty of the shift response so I probably ought to read this one.ReplyI understand how the self reference element of the shift response is not helpful – it comes across as “all about me not you”. But I’m not sure I entirely agree that offering suggestions for coping strategies or practical steps signals you are not a listenerReplyJoin 2,019 other subscribersReading Ladies Book ClubLet’s Connect on Instagram @ReadingLadies_book_club#nationalpoetrymonth#nonficnov5 Star Reads6Degrees9-112017...WW…

This does sound good Carol!ReplyI almost picked up Much Ado About Nada by Jalaluddin at A Novel Romance in Louisville this weekend. Three Holidays sounds like one I’d really enjoy.ReplySounds like an ideal read for the holidays. Would work well with the clock reading challenge too.ReplyHi, Carol – I am greatly enjoying your holiday theme book recommendations…even though I am in complete denial that December is not too far away!Reply[…] Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin […]Reply[…] purposely choose a light women’s fiction/romcom/romance/uplit for balance (looking at you Three...…This does sound good Carol!ReplyI almost picked up Much Ado About Nada by Jalaluddin at A Novel Romance in Louisville this weekend. Three Holidays sounds like one I’d really enjoy.ReplySounds like an ideal read for the holidays. Would work well with the clock reading challenge too.ReplyHi, Carol – I am greatly enjoying your holiday theme book recommendations…even though I am in complete denial that December is not too far away!Reply[…] Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin […]Reply[…] purposely choose a light women’s fiction/romcom/romance/uplit for balance (looking at you Three...WW…

Thank you, Carol, for this very thoughtful review! I’m glad you enjoyed the story!ReplyThanks for the recommendation, Carol. I love books with strong female characters!ReplyYou’ve sold me on this, Carol. Great review. 💕📚ReplyI love the cover.Reply[…] The Legacy of Longdale Manor ReviewFaking Christmas ReviewSecondary Characters Who Deserve Their Own BooksThree Holidays and a Wedding ReviewYou’re Not Listening ReviewAre You a Stubborn Reader?The Book Club Hotel ReviewFall 2023 TBRBright Lights, Big Christmas ReviewFavorite Character RelationshipsThe Only Plane in the Sky ReviewWhat You Are...…Thank you, Carol, for this very thoughtful review! I’m glad you enjoyed the story!ReplyThanks for the recommendation, Carol. I love books with strong female characters!ReplyYou’ve sold me on this, Carol. Great review. 💕📚ReplyI love the cover.Reply[…] The Legacy of Longdale Manor ReviewFaking Christmas ReviewSecondary Characters Who Deserve Their Own BooksThree Holidays and a Wedding ReviewYou’re Not Listening ReviewAre You a Stubborn Reader?The Book Club Hotel ReviewFall 2023 TBRBright Lights, Big Christmas ReviewFavorite Character RelationshipsThe Only Plane in the Sky ReviewWhat You Are...WW…

This sounds very interesting Carol, and very helpful! Hope you found your glasses! 😂ReplyThanks so much for this recommendation, Carol . This sounds perfect for me. I just downloaded a copy from our local library!ReplyI’m going to ask the library to purchase a copy of this Carol. Great review. 💕📚ReplyThis sure does sound like a reassuring and wonderful read about the brain and memory! Great review, Carol. 🙂ReplyJoin 2,019 other subscribersReading Ladies Book ClubLet’s Connect on Instagram @ReadingLadies_book_club#nationalpoetrymonth#nonficnov5 Star Reads6Degrees9-112017 Recap2018 Reading...…This sounds very interesting Carol, and very helpful! Hope you found your glasses! 😂ReplyThanks so much for this recommendation, Carol . This sounds perfect for me. I just downloaded a copy from our local library!ReplyI’m going to ask the library to purchase a copy of this Carol. Great review. 💕📚ReplyThis sure does sound like a reassuring and wonderful read about the brain and memory! Great review, Carol. 🙂ReplyJoin 2,019 other subscribersReading Ladies Book ClubLet’s Connect on Instagram @ReadingLadies_book_club#nationalpoetrymonth#nonficnov5 Star Reads6Degrees9-112017 Recap2018 Reading...WW…

Another book that’s on my TBR list. Thanks for another great review!ReplyJoin 2,019 other subscribersReading Ladies Book ClubLet’s Connect on Instagram @ReadingLadies_book_club#nationalpoetrymonth#nonficnov5 Star Reads6Degrees9-112017 Recap2018 Reading Stats2018 Recap2019 Goals & Challenges2019 Reading Stats2019 Recap2020 Goals and Challenges2020 Reading Stats2021 Goals and Challenges2021 Reading Stats2022 Goals and Challenges2022 Reading Stats2023 Goals and ChallengesA-Z of MeAAPIAbolitionActionAddictionAdoptionAdult Fairy TaleAdventureAfghanistanAfrican AmericanAfrican CultureAgainst...…Another book that’s on my TBR list. Thanks for another great review!ReplyJoin 2,019 other subscribersReading Ladies Book ClubLet’s Connect on Instagram @ReadingLadies_book_club#nationalpoetrymonth#nonficnov5 Star Reads6Degrees9-112017 Recap2018 Reading Stats2018 Recap2019 Goals & Challenges2019 Reading Stats2019 Recap2020 Goals and Challenges2020 Reading Stats2021 Goals and Challenges2021 Reading Stats2022 Goals and Challenges2022 Reading Stats2023 Goals and ChallengesA-Z of MeAAPIAbolitionActionAddictionAdoptionAdult Fairy TaleAdventureAfghanistanAfrican AmericanAfrican CultureAgainst...WW…

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Skip to contentThis list of the best Australian books runs the spectrum from wacky history to institutionalized racism to ’80’s wastelands. It has thieves, hunky priests, imaginary schoolmates, POWs and gumshoes. It’s no wonder that there’s such a strong literary culture in Australia.Melbourne itself is a UNESCO designated City of Literature. Australia hosts several major literary prizes, such as the Stella and the Miles Franklin awards. In addition, this collection of books set in Australia is littered with Booker prize winners and a Pulitzer.Australia’s quality level of literature and...…Skip to contentThis list of the best Australian books runs the spectrum from wacky history to institutionalized racism to ’80’s wastelands. It has thieves, hunky priests, imaginary schoolmates, POWs and gumshoes. It’s no wonder that there’s such a strong literary culture in Australia.Melbourne itself is a UNESCO designated City of Literature. Australia hosts several major literary prizes, such as the Stella and the Miles Franklin awards. In addition, this collection of books set in Australia is littered with Booker prize winners and a Pulitzer.Australia’s quality level of literature and...WW…