Yesterday was all about the Irish. If you enjoyed St. Paddy's Day, try enjoying the evening with some good Irish authors.
The late Frank McCourt is best known for Angela's Ashes, a multiple award-winning memoir in which the author recounts his life as the child of Irish immigrants in Depression-era Brooklyn. After the death of McCourt's sister, the family decides to return to even worse poverty in Ireland. 'Tis, the sequel to Angela's Ashes, takes McCourt from Ireland back to America.
Another popular bestselling Irish author is Maeve Binchy whose recent book Heart and Soul will delight readers with its "cheerful, read-by-the-fire comfort," according to Kirkus Reviews. Although Binchy can be somewhat formulaic, her millions of fans swear by her. Her latest novel tells the story of an underfunded clinic in an Irish community, caught between the past and the present.
Morgan Llywelyn lives near Dublin, Ireland, and is also the author of numerous bestselling historical novels. Look for her new novel Brendan: The Remarkable Life and Voyage of Brendan of Clonfert, One of the Most Beloved Irish Saints. In a narrative laced with Irish history and lore, Llywelyn brings to life the complex tribal Celtic society of the fifth century.
Look for the library's Irish display this month for more Irish novelists--and some great Irish cookbooks, too.
