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Finfarran Peninsula #4
The Month of Borrowed Dreams
On the Finfarran Peninsula on Ireland's west coast, the blue skies and warmer days of summer are almost here. At the Lissbeg Library, Hanna Casey has big plans for the long days ahead. Beginning with the film adaptation of Brooklyn, she’s starting a cinema club, showing movies based on popular novels her friends and neighbors love.
But the drama that soon unfolds in this close-knit seaside village rivals any on the screen.
Just when Lissbeg begins to feel like home, an unexpected twist leaves Hanna’s daughter, Jazz, reeling and may send her back to London.
Aideen worries that her relationship with Conor won't survive the pressures of their planned double wedding with overbearing Eileen and manipulative Joe.
Saira Khan throws herself into helping a troubled new arrival to Finfarran.
Hanna enjoys getting closer to Brian until her ex-husband Malcolm returns, threatening her newfound contentment.
As the club prepares for the first meeting of the summer, they’ll all face difficult choices. But will they get the happy endings they deserve?
But the drama that soon unfolds in this close-knit seaside village rivals any on the screen.
Just when Lissbeg begins to feel like home, an unexpected twist leaves Hanna’s daughter, Jazz, reeling and may send her back to London.
Aideen worries that her relationship with Conor won't survive the pressures of their planned double wedding with overbearing Eileen and manipulative Joe.
Saira Khan throws herself into helping a troubled new arrival to Finfarran.
Hanna enjoys getting closer to Brian until her ex-husband Malcolm returns, threatening her newfound contentment.
As the club prepares for the first meeting of the summer, they’ll all face difficult choices. But will they get the happy endings they deserve?
384 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2018
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About the author
Felicity Hayes-McCoy
34 books546 followersUSA Today bestselling Irish writer Felicity Hayes-McCoy is the author of the 'Finfarran' novels, set in a fictional county on Ireland's West Coast. Marian Keyes calls her writing "a pitch-perfect delight", Cathy Kelly, bestselling author of "Between Sisters" and "Secrets of a Happy Marriage", has described the Finfarran books as "a delicious feast", and "sunshine on the page", while Jenny Colgan, bestselling author of "The Cafe by the Sea", calls them "charming and heartwarming".
Felicity's latest book, a standalone novel, The Keepsake Quilters (Hachette Irl), was published in October 2022 to critical acclaim. Best-selling Irish authors Roisin Meaney and Carmel Harringon called it "the perfect festive read" and "warm and wise ... an absolute joy"; Claudia Carroll and Patricia Scanlan wrote of it as "warm, funny and full of heart" and "a fascinating, beautifully-written generational saga"; and television presenters Barbara Scully and Mary Kennedy have described it as "a gorgeous novel" and "a beautifully-crafted story."
Finfarran #1, The Library at the Edge of The World, was published in June 2016: The Sunday Times called it "engaging, sparkling and joyous" and The Sunday Independent wrote "If you like reading a feelgood novel, take a journey to the edge of the world. An easy, pleasant summer read for fans of Maeve Binchy".
Summer at The Garden Café, the second in the Finfarran series, came out in the UK & Irl May 2017, The Mistletoe Matchmaker, a warm, empowering Christmas story, in October 2017, and The Month of Borrowed Dreams, in June 2018: The Irish Independent's review called it "a heartwarming novel which will leave you longing to read the earlier ones". The best-selling author Marian Keyes said she was "utterly charmed" by Finfarran #5, The Transatlantic Book Club, which was published in 2019.
A US & Canadian edition of The Library at the Edge of The World, published by Harper Perennial in Nov 2017, was chosen as a LibraryReads Pick. The US & Canadian edition of Summer at The Garden Café was published in 2018, The Mistletoe Matchmaker followed in 2019, The Transatlantic Book Club in 2020, The Month of Borrowed Dreams in 2021, and The Heart of Summer in 2022.
Finfarran #7, The Year of Lost and Found, was published by Hachette Irl in May 2021, and praised as "the perfect, page-turning escape" and "the best book of the year so far for me" by best-selling Irish authors Sinéad Moriarty and Claudia Carroll. It was preceded in 2020 by Finfarran #6, The Heart of Summer, of which Ireland's Sunday Business Post reviewer wrote "This works perfectly well as a standalone novel ... her writing sings", and bestselling author Patricia Scanlan commented "Fans of Maeve Binchy will adore it - she just gets better and better!"
The Finfarran novels have been translated into seven languages and can also be purchased in English as ebooks and audiobooks.
Described as 'wise, funny' and 'blazingly beautiful' by actress and writer Joanna Lumley, Felicity's first memoir, The House on an Irish Hillside was published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2012. It takes the author to London, where she worked as an actress and met her English, opera-director husband, and back to Ireland, to a remarkable stone house on the Dingle peninsula.
Enough Is Plenty: The Year on the Dingle Peninsula, a sequel to The House on an Irish Hillside, was published by The Collins Press in 2015. Illustrated with photographs by Felicity and her husband, and with a foreword by the best-selling Irish writer Alice Taylor, it charts the cycle of the Celtic year in Felicity's own house and garden.
A second memoir, A Woven Silence: Memory, History & Remembrance, described by The Sunday Times as 'a powerful piece of personal and political history', was published in September 2015, also by The Collins Press. Inspired by the lost story of her grandmother's cousin Marion Stokes, one of three women who raised the tricolour over Enniscorthy town in Wexford dur
Felicity's latest book, a standalone novel, The Keepsake Quilters (Hachette Irl), was published in October 2022 to critical acclaim. Best-selling Irish authors Roisin Meaney and Carmel Harringon called it "the perfect festive read" and "warm and wise ... an absolute joy"; Claudia Carroll and Patricia Scanlan wrote of it as "warm, funny and full of heart" and "a fascinating, beautifully-written generational saga"; and television presenters Barbara Scully and Mary Kennedy have described it as "a gorgeous novel" and "a beautifully-crafted story."
Finfarran #1, The Library at the Edge of The World, was published in June 2016: The Sunday Times called it "engaging, sparkling and joyous" and The Sunday Independent wrote "If you like reading a feelgood novel, take a journey to the edge of the world. An easy, pleasant summer read for fans of Maeve Binchy".
Summer at The Garden Café, the second in the Finfarran series, came out in the UK & Irl May 2017, The Mistletoe Matchmaker, a warm, empowering Christmas story, in October 2017, and The Month of Borrowed Dreams, in June 2018: The Irish Independent's review called it "a heartwarming novel which will leave you longing to read the earlier ones". The best-selling author Marian Keyes said she was "utterly charmed" by Finfarran #5, The Transatlantic Book Club, which was published in 2019.
A US & Canadian edition of The Library at the Edge of The World, published by Harper Perennial in Nov 2017, was chosen as a LibraryReads Pick. The US & Canadian edition of Summer at The Garden Café was published in 2018, The Mistletoe Matchmaker followed in 2019, The Transatlantic Book Club in 2020, The Month of Borrowed Dreams in 2021, and The Heart of Summer in 2022.
Finfarran #7, The Year of Lost and Found, was published by Hachette Irl in May 2021, and praised as "the perfect, page-turning escape" and "the best book of the year so far for me" by best-selling Irish authors Sinéad Moriarty and Claudia Carroll. It was preceded in 2020 by Finfarran #6, The Heart of Summer, of which Ireland's Sunday Business Post reviewer wrote "This works perfectly well as a standalone novel ... her writing sings", and bestselling author Patricia Scanlan commented "Fans of Maeve Binchy will adore it - she just gets better and better!"
The Finfarran novels have been translated into seven languages and can also be purchased in English as ebooks and audiobooks.
Described as 'wise, funny' and 'blazingly beautiful' by actress and writer Joanna Lumley, Felicity's first memoir, The House on an Irish Hillside was published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2012. It takes the author to London, where she worked as an actress and met her English, opera-director husband, and back to Ireland, to a remarkable stone house on the Dingle peninsula.
Enough Is Plenty: The Year on the Dingle Peninsula, a sequel to The House on an Irish Hillside, was published by The Collins Press in 2015. Illustrated with photographs by Felicity and her husband, and with a foreword by the best-selling Irish writer Alice Taylor, it charts the cycle of the Celtic year in Felicity's own house and garden.
A second memoir, A Woven Silence: Memory, History & Remembrance, described by The Sunday Times as 'a powerful piece of personal and political history', was published in September 2015, also by The Collins Press. Inspired by the lost story of her grandmother's cousin Marion Stokes, one of three women who raised the tricolour over Enniscorthy town in Wexford dur
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October 31, 2021
The Month of Borrowed Dreams is 4th in the Finfarran Peninsula series. I read it as a standalone, and I’d love to read the rest of the series to learn more about these charming characters.
The Finfarran Peninsula makes for a stunning backdrop. Oh, how I want to visit there now. The village is also so cozy and quaint, but it’s also full of drama!
The story centers around Hanna and a cinema club she’s started. The club is about to meet for the first time this summer, and all the key players are looking for happy endings, of course.
This is a sweet book full of quirky characters that never takes itself too seriously. Enjoyable and fun!
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
The Finfarran Peninsula makes for a stunning backdrop. Oh, how I want to visit there now. The village is also so cozy and quaint, but it’s also full of drama!
The story centers around Hanna and a cinema club she’s started. The club is about to meet for the first time this summer, and all the key players are looking for happy endings, of course.
This is a sweet book full of quirky characters that never takes itself too seriously. Enjoyable and fun!
I received a gifted copy.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
November 9, 2021
3.5 stars
So now here in the US/Canada we have gone back to book 4 after book 5's release last year. Book 6 is coming out in July of 2022 and book 7 at some point after that (both 6 and 7 have already released in the UK). Confusing? Yes, but I'm glad to get back on track in the series progression.
In this installment, Hanna has started a film club at the library. Brian is building a house that may or may not be so he and Hanna can be together, yet both have some things they are hiding and reservations about taking such a step. Jazz has just broken up with her boyfriend and is kind of floundering. Aideen and Conor are planning a double wedding with Eileen and Joe and it's pretty much chaos.
Although these books can stand alone, I think that you would definitely be best suited to start at the beginning with The Library at the Edge of the World. The characters (numerous, as referenced above plus many more) continue from book to book and in order to know all of the various connections and situations that have occurred, you really should read them in order (or as best in order as you can). The books themselves aren't particularly groundbreaking plot-wise, but the characters are endearing, the writing is wonderful, and the Irish setting is a lovely part of the reading experience.
Returning to the Finfarran Peninsula at least once a year is a delightful escape, and readers who like character driven stories should definitely read this series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
So now here in the US/Canada we have gone back to book 4 after book 5's release last year. Book 6 is coming out in July of 2022 and book 7 at some point after that (both 6 and 7 have already released in the UK). Confusing? Yes, but I'm glad to get back on track in the series progression.
In this installment, Hanna has started a film club at the library. Brian is building a house that may or may not be so he and Hanna can be together, yet both have some things they are hiding and reservations about taking such a step. Jazz has just broken up with her boyfriend and is kind of floundering. Aideen and Conor are planning a double wedding with Eileen and Joe and it's pretty much chaos.
Although these books can stand alone, I think that you would definitely be best suited to start at the beginning with The Library at the Edge of the World. The characters (numerous, as referenced above plus many more) continue from book to book and in order to know all of the various connections and situations that have occurred, you really should read them in order (or as best in order as you can). The books themselves aren't particularly groundbreaking plot-wise, but the characters are endearing, the writing is wonderful, and the Irish setting is a lovely part of the reading experience.
Returning to the Finfarran Peninsula at least once a year is a delightful escape, and readers who like character driven stories should definitely read this series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own.
November 19, 2023
In many ways this is a continuation of the author’s story, “The Library at the Edge of the World.” Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
But…
To be honest, it had been so many books in-between since I had read the first one, I had forgotten about it, and I didn’t tie the two together...
Without the help of the author.
So…
I don’t know that you would have had to have read the first book, to connect with this book.
Still…
They are companion books, if that makes sense.
And…
If you can read, the two fairly close together, it may be to your advantage, and help you appreciate this book, more.
What always attracts me to stories like this are libraries.
And…
Particularly this one, where Hanna Casey has a special program that brings the community together each month to watch popular movies on film. Encouraging participants also to check out the books ahead of time to read the books, for discussion about the books/movies.
I remember facilitating such a program at my own local library.
Yet…
The story has its drama…
Her life, her daughter’s life, others around her lives.
How will it all play out in the lovely seaside village in Ireland that we can’t resist visiting again?
October 22, 2021
A sweet lighthearted read. Perfect for times when we need an uplifting day or two of reading between heavy and scary books. I haven't read any other books from the series, but I enjoyed it anyway. I would absolutely consider reading more from the series.
December 27, 2021
Amazing read. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
December 6, 2018
Hanna Casey has started a film club at Lissbeg library. She hoped it would encourage people to also read the book, so they could discuss both film and book and the difference between them. It has not exactly worked out as she had planned at all. However she and Conor, her library assistant, persist with a revised arrangement. Conor, meanwhile is looking forward to his wedding to Aideen. But is Aideen being swept up too much in Eileen’s plans for her and Joe, and Aideen and Conor to have a double wedding? Hanna had hoped her daughter Jazz had settled into life and the business she runs with her grandmother Louisa, but then Jazz’s life takes an unwelcome and unexpected turn. Could Hanna and her relationship with Brian be in for a shake up as Hanna’s ex-husband Malcolm comes to Lissbeg with plans of his own? Add to this Saira, Aideen’s mother, who is trying to help a troubled newcomer settle in to Finfarran, so there is lots going on. Lots of decisions and choices to be made.
This is the fourth in the Finfarran series by Felicity Hayes-McCoy and if you haven’t read the other three it may all seem very confusing. If, like me, you have read and loved the other books in this series you will easily settle into the pattern of life in Finfarran. Like catching up with old friends, I was quickly involved in this charming tale that is not without its darker moments. While I didn’t adore it quite as much as I did the earlier novels, it was still a delightful read and I would certainly recommend it as an uplifting read with a collection of identifiable, quirky characters. But you would definitely make sure to read the other books in the series first to understand the characters and the interactions between them.
This is the fourth in the Finfarran series by Felicity Hayes-McCoy and if you haven’t read the other three it may all seem very confusing. If, like me, you have read and loved the other books in this series you will easily settle into the pattern of life in Finfarran. Like catching up with old friends, I was quickly involved in this charming tale that is not without its darker moments. While I didn’t adore it quite as much as I did the earlier novels, it was still a delightful read and I would certainly recommend it as an uplifting read with a collection of identifiable, quirky characters. But you would definitely make sure to read the other books in the series first to understand the characters and the interactions between them.
September 6, 2020
Just as delightful as the rest of the series 💗 Not sure why they skipped this one as a US release though? I had to get it from Book Depository.
December 28, 2021
3.5 - A feel good, small town story set in Lissbeg, Ireland that focuses on the interconnected lives of various community members, namely Hanna Casey, the town librarian. In this book Hanna is trying to ramp up interest in her book and film nights, featuring Booklyn by Colm Toibin. There's also drama over a double wedding, one involving the local mobile library driver. Hanna also has some personal things to deal with including a marriage proposal and a crisis with her daughter. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan or Maeve Binchy or other quiet country stories in the vein of The Irish country doctor series. Works as a standalone and great on audio.
October 3, 2018
This is a charming novel. Although I have only read one other book in the series, I felt I was coming back to old friends. If you haven't read the previous novels, don't worry as important details from the past are provided. I found it to be a relaxing read as I visualized the beauty of Co. Kerry with its recognisable characters and their community spirit. If you've ever wondered what life is like in a small Irish community, this gives a good snapshot. Another winning novel set in Finfarran.
October 10, 2021
Thank you to Harper books for my copy of this!
Let me start by saying that I do not think I have ever read a book where the writer captures the detail of the location so beautifully! Every scene is so vivid in your minds eye. This story takes place in England and I feel like I’ve been there personally.
This is a slow paced book with much of it focused on the scenery and location and not on character development. At least that is how I felt. And there are a lot of characters. It was difficult to keep them straight.
It was not one of my favorite reads and maybe I will try it again at a later date. It was just too slow paced for me.
𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:
Summer is on its way, and Lissbeg librarian Hanna Casey has started a club showing films based on popular novels. But soon the club's members find dramatic twists and turns happening in their own lives on Ireland's west coast. Hanna's daughter Jazz finally feels like she can call Lissbeg home. But when her life is turned upside down, will she return to London to make a fresh start. Aiden is afraid that her romance with Conor won't survive the pressures of their planned double wedding with overbearing Eileen and manipulative Joe. Meanwhile, Saira Khan is determined to help a troubled new arrival to Finfarran. And could Hanna's own newfound happiness to Brian be threatened by the return of her ex-husband Malcolm. As the club prepares for the first meeting of the summer, they'll all face hard choices. But will they get the happy endings they deserve?
Let me start by saying that I do not think I have ever read a book where the writer captures the detail of the location so beautifully! Every scene is so vivid in your minds eye. This story takes place in England and I feel like I’ve been there personally.
This is a slow paced book with much of it focused on the scenery and location and not on character development. At least that is how I felt. And there are a lot of characters. It was difficult to keep them straight.
It was not one of my favorite reads and maybe I will try it again at a later date. It was just too slow paced for me.
𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬:
Summer is on its way, and Lissbeg librarian Hanna Casey has started a club showing films based on popular novels. But soon the club's members find dramatic twists and turns happening in their own lives on Ireland's west coast. Hanna's daughter Jazz finally feels like she can call Lissbeg home. But when her life is turned upside down, will she return to London to make a fresh start. Aiden is afraid that her romance with Conor won't survive the pressures of their planned double wedding with overbearing Eileen and manipulative Joe. Meanwhile, Saira Khan is determined to help a troubled new arrival to Finfarran. And could Hanna's own newfound happiness to Brian be threatened by the return of her ex-husband Malcolm. As the club prepares for the first meeting of the summer, they'll all face hard choices. But will they get the happy endings they deserve?
November 1, 2021
THE MONTH OF BORROWED DREAMS returns readers to a small Irish town with a lovely countryside and charming citizens. I read the first in this series by Felicity Hayes-McCoy and was once again attracted by the title and synopsis of this, the fourth. For whatever reason, I am just not the right reader for these books. I have trouble keeping the characters straight in my mind, their goals and wishes don’t register enough with me to keep them clear in my head either. Honestly, I don’t find the characters likeable enough to be curious about the plot. Other readers seem to love this series, so it must be me. I received my copy from the publisher through NetGalley.
November 9, 2024
Small town novel about a librarian in Ireland 🌊🇮🇪
3,5 stars ⭐️
I bought this book in Galway on a road-trip through West-Ireland last summer. It was really fun to read about a (made-up) village in a place I just visited.
Multiple storylines are told and some have already started in previous books. Can be read as a stand alone but I wished I knew this and started from the beginning. I might read the rest in the future.
The characters are nice but I didn’t really connect with them. Situations are written with lots and lots of details (about the grass, a dog, the wall of a house) which makes it hard sometimes to focus on the plot. It’s also a bit hard to understand certain Irish phrases and references as a foreigner, but this did made me feel like I was back in Ireland.
Overall a very cozy book with a slow storyline, which sometimes is just all you need 📖
3,5 stars ⭐️
I bought this book in Galway on a road-trip through West-Ireland last summer. It was really fun to read about a (made-up) village in a place I just visited.
Multiple storylines are told and some have already started in previous books. Can be read as a stand alone but I wished I knew this and started from the beginning. I might read the rest in the future.
The characters are nice but I didn’t really connect with them. Situations are written with lots and lots of details (about the grass, a dog, the wall of a house) which makes it hard sometimes to focus on the plot. It’s also a bit hard to understand certain Irish phrases and references as a foreigner, but this did made me feel like I was back in Ireland.
Overall a very cozy book with a slow storyline, which sometimes is just all you need 📖
November 10, 2021
Thanks to Harper Perennial for a gifted copy for honest review.
This was such a lovely literary trip! I love that while this series has connections book to book, each reads perfectly well independently. The different perspectives in the story make this feel like a really cozy village as you get to know different bits of the characters, and my librarian heart loves what a role the library plays in this community. This one really focused on relationships, and it was really sweet and felt like visiting friends.
This was such a lovely literary trip! I love that while this series has connections book to book, each reads perfectly well independently. The different perspectives in the story make this feel like a really cozy village as you get to know different bits of the characters, and my librarian heart loves what a role the library plays in this community. This one really focused on relationships, and it was really sweet and felt like visiting friends.
October 12, 2021
This was the first Goodreads Give Away I ever received. What a joy! Nothing better for the soul than a cup of strong tea, a crackling fire and settling in with the characters of Finfarran. This latest story of Hannah, Aideen, Fury and the rest offered a badly needed breath of springtime air after some of the darker books I've been reading. This is a story of home, searching for it and also about leaving it behind. I don't know why anyone would ever want to leave this magical place.
May 30, 2018
God, this was completely amazing! I loved it so much and it was so incredibly well done. I teared up three times and I'm amazed how compassionate the author is about her characters, even the ones that we are supposed to hate. I loved Rasher's storyline - I thought it was incredibly moving and well done. I also loved Jazz's character growth, and Fury was amazing in this one (he is a star and he almost steals the show). I loved Hanna and Brian and everything else to be honest. It was an amazing, wonderful book and I cannot wait for the next one.
June 23, 2022
This was a very enjoyable ‘easy’ read with somewhat of an ensemble set of characters. The descriptions of various countryside houses and settings were very evocative.
The only thing that marred if for me was a few of the characters seemed a bit ‘light weight’ but I think that may be because it is the fourth in a series so they were likely painted out more fully in earlier books?
The only thing that marred if for me was a few of the characters seemed a bit ‘light weight’ but I think that may be because it is the fourth in a series so they were likely painted out more fully in earlier books?
July 19, 2022
Such an amazing mix of stories come together in this 4th Finfarran book.
I couldn’t stop reading, it’s a turning page book, each story makes you see love under a different point of view.
For new love and the willingness of being truthful to one’s story, to a son and a mothers love, and to love between adults who have different pasts and that learn to leave it behind and build something new together.
Can’t wait to read the next book of the saga to see how these stories continue.
I couldn’t stop reading, it’s a turning page book, each story makes you see love under a different point of view.
For new love and the willingness of being truthful to one’s story, to a son and a mothers love, and to love between adults who have different pasts and that learn to leave it behind and build something new together.
Can’t wait to read the next book of the saga to see how these stories continue.
July 11, 2018
I just loved The Month of Borrowed Dreams. I read it slowly to savour every word. It is definitely my favourite so far. I felt as though I was on the back of the Vespa inhaling the salty air. More please!
July 11, 2018
It was so wonderful to revisit characters and see what their lives are like in the 3rd installment. I really enjoyed all the characters and their stories. I hope there are more books in the series.
December 3, 2018
This was a very easy to read book - I loved the Irish setting.
March 13, 2019
I really like this series.
July 7, 2025
3.75
March 3, 2019
Very entertaining and enjoyable read.
January 19, 2022
Ok…So I need you to hang with me here a second before I get to my review. I want you to have some background info on how the series is laid out.
In the USA we have gone back to book 4 after book 5's release last year. Book 6 is coming out in July of 2022 and book 7 at some point after that (both 6 and 7 have already released in the UK). Confusing? I hope not.
🏡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀/𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?
The characters and setting! Each character is so endearing, and the Irish setting is so atmospheric! This is also a character driven book/series.
🏡 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲?
Yes! Each of these books can be read independently from the series. BUT, I really do think you would love starting at the beginning of the series with The Library at the Edge of the World. As the series progresses the characters progress (more are added on), and I think you would enjoy knowing all their intimate connections and what they have been through.
🏡 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?
This book has a steady pace that kept me engaged.
🏡 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?
I enjoyed returning to the Finfarran Peninsula and escaping into an Irish setting. If you are looking for a nice series to get caught up in grab book one or this book today!
Thank you Harper Perennial for this gifted copy.
In the USA we have gone back to book 4 after book 5's release last year. Book 6 is coming out in July of 2022 and book 7 at some point after that (both 6 and 7 have already released in the UK). Confusing? I hope not.
🏡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀/𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?
The characters and setting! Each character is so endearing, and the Irish setting is so atmospheric! This is also a character driven book/series.
🏡 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲?
Yes! Each of these books can be read independently from the series. BUT, I really do think you would love starting at the beginning of the series with The Library at the Edge of the World. As the series progresses the characters progress (more are added on), and I think you would enjoy knowing all their intimate connections and what they have been through.
🏡 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲?
This book has a steady pace that kept me engaged.
🏡 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸?
I enjoyed returning to the Finfarran Peninsula and escaping into an Irish setting. If you are looking for a nice series to get caught up in grab book one or this book today!
Thank you Harper Perennial for this gifted copy.
October 15, 2021
This book starts out with a film club, but really is a drama about a bunch of people in town.
I do have to say that there is a lot of beautiful writing in this book when describing the land and area, but I didn't feel connected to the characters.
This book was too slow for me and had way to many characters that the story kept switching between. I wished it had stuck with one or two character's storyline.
If you like just a bunch of drama this may be a better fit for you than it was for me.
I do have to say that there is a lot of beautiful writing in this book when describing the land and area, but I didn't feel connected to the characters.
This book was too slow for me and had way to many characters that the story kept switching between. I wished it had stuck with one or two character's storyline.
If you like just a bunch of drama this may be a better fit for you than it was for me.
December 1, 2019
What a strange little book this is. Whilst we have all the story lines and characters of several different people and locations which isn't confusing enough. Towards the end of the book the author starts rambling on about other books and a particular exhibit in the Library she works which doesn't seem at all relevant to the book.
August 24, 2021
I really enjoyed this book with all of its lush Irish settings. This is the first book I have read in this series - I would like to read some of the previous books so I am able to get a better feel for some of the characters.
September 10, 2022
I received a free copy of this via Goodreads giveaways.
Where has this author been all my life? This was probably definitely maybe the coziest book I've ever read and I've got a righteous case of the warm fuzzies.
6/10
Where has this author been all my life? This was probably definitely maybe the coziest book I've ever read and I've got a righteous case of the warm fuzzies.
6/10
April 27, 2022
I like these Finfarren stories very much. The writing grabs you and holds you riveted. The characters are well developed and feel like people I know well.
November 12, 2021
3.5 The Month of Borrowed Dreams is the 5th entry in Felicity Hayes-McCoy's 'Finfarran Peninsula' series, set on Ireland's West Coast. I had read a previous entry - The Transatlantic Book Club - and quite enjoyed it.
There is a large cast of characters in this series. It did take me a few chapters to get back up to speed on who was who.
Hanna and the library are the starting point of the novel, this time running a book and cinema club. Familiar characters are again met and other previously minor players take a larger part this time around. There are many I'm fond of and enjoyed revisiting. I have to say that the enigmatic Fury O'Shea, who seems to turn up at the right time and knows what is, or isn't needed is a favorite of mine. He runs a close second to his dog - The Divil.
Love takes center stage this time round, with engagement, marriage and relationships explored in a number of characters' lives. You'll easily find players you enjoy - and there's always at least one (two for me in this latest) who seem to be a problem.
I appreciated the descriptions of the Irish countryside and would be very happy living there! Hayes-McCoy has a cottage of her own in Ireland and the setting details benefitted from this first hand knowledge with lots of descriptions.
This is a lovely, paced, gentle series that will appeal to readers who have enjoyed Nancy Thayer or Maeve Binchy.
I chose to listen to The Month of Borrowed Dreams. The reader was Marcella Riordan. She has a lovely, lilting Irish accent that is just perfect for this book. She has an expressive manner of speaking. She changes up the tone and timbre of her speaking to portray the many different characters. The narrating speed is also sped up or slowed down. I did find the sped up voices to be a bit hard to understand as in addition to the speed, the tone ratchets up to a shrill level. There's one character (Eileen) who seems to laugh at the end of every sentence and I found her bits to be very annoying. That same laugh is used with a few other players as well.
There is a large cast of characters in this series. It did take me a few chapters to get back up to speed on who was who.
Hanna and the library are the starting point of the novel, this time running a book and cinema club. Familiar characters are again met and other previously minor players take a larger part this time around. There are many I'm fond of and enjoyed revisiting. I have to say that the enigmatic Fury O'Shea, who seems to turn up at the right time and knows what is, or isn't needed is a favorite of mine. He runs a close second to his dog - The Divil.
Love takes center stage this time round, with engagement, marriage and relationships explored in a number of characters' lives. You'll easily find players you enjoy - and there's always at least one (two for me in this latest) who seem to be a problem.
I appreciated the descriptions of the Irish countryside and would be very happy living there! Hayes-McCoy has a cottage of her own in Ireland and the setting details benefitted from this first hand knowledge with lots of descriptions.
This is a lovely, paced, gentle series that will appeal to readers who have enjoyed Nancy Thayer or Maeve Binchy.
I chose to listen to The Month of Borrowed Dreams. The reader was Marcella Riordan. She has a lovely, lilting Irish accent that is just perfect for this book. She has an expressive manner of speaking. She changes up the tone and timbre of her speaking to portray the many different characters. The narrating speed is also sped up or slowed down. I did find the sped up voices to be a bit hard to understand as in addition to the speed, the tone ratchets up to a shrill level. There's one character (Eileen) who seems to laugh at the end of every sentence and I found her bits to be very annoying. That same laugh is used with a few other players as well.
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