A book about family secrets and the adventure of discovering new family connections, especially in Ireland, is surely one to spark the interest of this community of Irish American readers. Today, I’m delighted to introduce Jeff Wallach’s debut novel, Mr. Wizard. . Before sharing my interview with Jeff, let’s first take a look at the […]
The Irish Cookbook Giveaway
The Irish Cookbook, by acclaimed Irish chef Jp McMahon, is a celebration of Ireland’s rich culinary heritage, the unique flavors and produce of this fertile land, and the warm welcoming hospitality of the Irish people. Cookbooks line my bookshelves and I am the proud owner of many Irish recipe collections. But I kid you not! […]
Innovative Educational Books By Boys Town Press
Boys Town Press is the publishing division of Boys Town, an amazing organization founded in Omaha, Nebraska by an Irish priest, Father Edward Flanagan. Boys Town Press is a mission-driven organization, whose publications are based on the proven techniques used in their Boys Town Programs. At Boys Town in Omaha, teachers and counselors work in […]
The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted By Conor Grennan
The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted is a fantasy novel that follows a teenage boy’s unlikely journey to save the world. Written by New York Times best selling author Conor Grennan, I’m delighted to let you know about this young adult, dystopian thriller. Plus I’m also thrilled to introduce you to Conor Grennan, an […]
The First Christmas Sweater – A Christmas Tale From Ireland
Christmas sweater season is nearly upon us, so to celebrate the upcoming holidays, I have a lovely Irish children’s book to introduce to you. The First Christmas Sweater is a delightful story of an Irish sheep with a multicolored fleece, which might just make the perfect yarn for knitting a Christmas sweater for the man […]
The Dog Who Lost His Bark By Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer is an Irish Children’s Laureate. His new book, The Dog Who Lost His Bark, is a poignant, uplifting story of a young boy, his new puppy, and the power of music to heal. This short novel boasts beautiful hand-drawn, emotive and detailed illustrations which bring the story to life for young readers. These […]
The Greenest Wind – Children’s E-Book Giveaway
THE GREENEST WIND is a children’s book set in West Cork, where a young German girl changes from feeling alone in a strange place, to never wanting to leave. A common complaint for anyone who spends more than a few days in this magnificent corner of Ireland. Today I’m delighted to introduce you to Gesine […]
Galway: The Graveyard of Hopes and Dreams – Guest Post by Rhian J. Martin
Something tragic happened in Galway. Something no one will talk about. Now that’s what I call a suspenseful introduction to a new book. Rhian J. Martin, in her debut novel, A Different Familiar, transports you to Galway, Ireland, where the rainy city provides an authentic Irish backdrop for her contemporary characters to uncover an unexpected […]
Adrift By Brian Murphy – New Book Giveaway
“Adrift: A True Story of Tragedy on the Icy Atlantic and the One Who Lived to Tell about It” by Brian Murphy tells a harrowing story of the ship, The John Rutledge, which sank after hitting an iceberg in the wild Atlantic in 1856. One hundred Irish emigrants were on board the ill fated craft. Released […]
New Irish Children’s Book Giveaway From Maureen O’Hanlon in County Cork
A little Irish field mouse is the subject of a new Irish children’s picture book by County Cork native, Maureen O’Hanlon. In today’s giveaway post, I’m delighted to introduce this little field mouse who’s on his way to visit the rainbow. Maureen has previously shared her lovely photography of Doneraile Park with us and today […]
