John Patrick McHugh: 10 of the books that have influenced me through the years

As John Patrick McHugh makes waves with his debut novel Fun And Games, he picks some of his touchstones and explains what makes them special 

Galway-based writer John Patrick McHugh is receiving widespread acclaim for Fun And Games, his tale of young love and GAA pursuits. Picture: Ray Ryan

Beano 

Let me cheat with the first selection: not a book but a humble comic. My earliest memory of reading was with the Beano.