Books of the year: Novel of the year ‘Nesting’ an achingly real story for women

Critic Deirdre McArdle selects her best books of the year, featuring Irish writers, an AI office romance, and a brilliant book for children and parents alike

Roisín O’Donnell has written an absorbing, sad, and important book in ‘Nesting’ which was named Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. Picture: Barry Cronin

Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell

Roisín O’Donnell’s novel was the first book I read this year and it stayed with me throughout the year.