Books of the year: Empty Bed Blues on death leading to a life reborn

Sue Leonard selects her books of the year, from William Wall’s ‘Italian’ saga to hospice humour to family drama in Connemara
Books of the year: Empty Bed Blues on death leading to a life reborn

The Italian locale of William Wall’s novel is lovingly described. Picture: Liz Kirwan

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023 - 17:00
Sue Leonard

  • Empty bed Blues 
  • William Wall 
  • New Island Books, €15.95/Kindle, €8.47

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