As a wise woman once said, “If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.” And we couldn’t agree more with this poignant sentiment from Emily Dickinson. On this World … Continue reading Poetry as a means of artful expression: collections to get you thinking and feeling on World Poetry Day
Lá fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! It’s the day to don your green and get lucky. You might be on the hunt for a perfect pint of Guinness, or hitting up your local parade, or you might even be staying in … Continue reading 10 Irish stories to get you into the spirit of St Patrick’s Day | books to read if you’re missing Éire
Our Graphic Novel of The Month for March is a fun new manga comedy soon to be an anime. Continue reading My Clueless First Friend 01 – March Graphic Novel of The Month.
The Gospel of Orla makes for a reading experience like no other. Packed full with humour, wit and heart-pulling lyricism, Eoghan Walls masterfully draws the reader into the mind of fourteen year old Orla. With respect and admiration, he artfully … Continue reading THE GOSPEL OF ORLA — March Book of the Month
As in the epigraph from Franz Kafka, “to write prescriptions is easy, but to come to an understanding with people is hard.” And so it goes in our February Book of the Month, Tell Her Everything, the third novel by … Continue reading TELL HER EVERYTHING — February Book of the Month
Our Graphic Novel of The Month for February is a modern take on the original vampire story. Continue reading Carmilla: The First Vampire – February Graphic Novel of The Month.
It’s that time of year. Paper hearts are being strung in the windows of shopfronts, cinemas are screening classic romances, and restaurants are fixing a special menu. You might be out celebrating with a loved one, or celebrating yourself, or … Continue reading 10 Love Stories From Around The World
Yes, yes, yes, we all love a novel here and there, but sometimes you want something quick and punchy that is meaningful in its economy. That’s what we love about short story collections — it’s not what’s said but what … Continue reading Read Smart, Not Hard: Read more for less with these upcoming short story collections
Ok, we’ve all been there: your New Year’s resolution is to either get into reading or to read more. But how do you get started? Don’t you worry, don’t you worry, child; we’ve got you covered. Start the year fresh … Continue reading January fiction releases to set you up for 2023
“Reading the Iṉbattuppāl, the erotic poetry of the Tirukkuṟaḷ, is an enriching, unforgettable experience. I invite you to partake of its beauty.” The Tirukkuṟaḷ is one of the most important and significant works of literature in Tamil culture, dating back … Continue reading THE BOOK OF DESIRE — January Book of the Month
