So, my epic challenge starts with a debut novel, one that was heralded with a seven-figure advance and subsequently short listed for the Guardian First Book Award. Burial Rites is a historical novel set in 1830 that narrates the final year in the life of the last woman to be publicly executed in Iceland, Agnes…
I am an avid reader. I am an even more avid book buyer. I vaguely remember when I would buy a book, read it, then buy another one. Last time I did that was probably when I was about 14. I now read or hear about a book, buy it and plan to read it…
A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say. – Italo Calvino
Moonshine & Metaphysics
Book reviews, author interviews, music reviews. A revue of reviews!
What I've been reading
“If you don't know ... when the lights will go out ... you might as well read." --- Clive James
Postgraduate-led research group sharing research and bringing together academics and practitioners to explore contemporary Irish literature.
Writing, concerts, theatre and a little bit of travel
