15 books for September: Kyla Cobbler, Manchán Magan, Nikita Hand...
Happy, Thank You. More, Please, by Kyla Cobbler; Seeing What's Hidden: Uncovering Ireland's Ancient Ways of Knowing, by Manchán Magan; Not The Perfect Victim, by Nikita Hand
From dating disasters and mortification to gratitude, Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler’s first memoir focuses on her journey to open herself up to gratitude, trusting her instincts, and creating her own happiness.
The much-anticipated gothic romantasy sequel to last year’s sees a captive and drugged Sybil determined to vanquish the king — and a mysterious knave with no name and no memory may just be her ticket to undoing his power.
A lyrical tale from the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Tennyson Bouguereau, a freed man, devoted brother, nascent singer, conflicted soldier and wanted man, journeys to find meaning and belonging in the aftermath of the American Civil War.
The acclaimed author of returns with this dark, strange, moving tale of intense friendship, tangled secrets and betrayal on Valentia Island in Kerry.
Literary phenomenon Rebecca F. Kuang’s latest novel is a coming-of-age story set in Taiwan, about identity, language, love and grief. Can Yale student Lily reconcile who she is with where her family are from, when she is caught between their past and her present?
One of several Booker Prize-longlisted titles publishing this month, is a mesmerising portrait of an ageing man's last pilgrimage.
The bestselling historical fiction author of turns her gaze to Gráinne Mhaol’s story, the famous Irish sea captain and folk heroine who risked everything to protect her people against the powerful Elizabethan regime.
Another Booker-longlisted title, previous winner James returns to the Jamaica of with this unflinching portrait of the hatred and shame faced by gay men in a society which refuses to accept them, and the deeply human story of acceptance and insight.
In his final book, the late Manchán Magan explores how ancient Irish culture retains deep resonances with other indigenous worldviews and asks us to move from the limited rational world to a more expansive spiritual one.
From the author of this new novel is a dystopian tale of freedom and surveillance, art and survival, love and loss in a broken world, set in an America at war with itself in 2031.
Bestselling author John Green returns to fiction with a behind-the-scenes Hollywood love story in this tale of two young people figuring out who they are, both together and alone.
Nikita Hand made headlines when she took a civil case against one of the world's most powerful athletes: Conor McGregor. This is her first-hand account of survival, defiance and the hard-won rebuilding of her life.
Clonakilty author Louise O’Neill’s first memoir details her dating experiment, triggered by the end of a long-term relationship, that took her across Paris, London, New York, and beyond. It is an exploration of modern womanhood, sexual freedom, and the myths we're sold about what makes a life worthwhile.
From the author of follows teenagers Róisìn and Red who meet in their small Irish hometown in 1982 and remain tethered to one another as the years pass, a fragile thread holding their once fierce friendship together.
The author of the hugely popular romantasy shares a collection of short stories that dives deeper into the world of the Empyrean, including Xaden's story — one of the fandom's most requested points of view.
