Irish Readers discussion

Hi all,

I am an (occasionally avid, mostly useless!) Irish reader in my mid-forties and I am joining Goodreads to motivate myself to read more, to hear about new books / authors I might enjoy, to share opinions & hear others opinions on what we are reading, and finally, to think more about the books I read as I seldom do much analytical thinking about them and that’s probably why I forget most of what I read instantly once the final page is completed!

My favourite book is John Mc Gahern “That They May Face The Rising Sun.”

My favourite authors are many and I love Irish literature. I appreciate many genres and read a fairly wide range of material, but generally don’t enjoy sci-fi or fantasy beyond a very small amount in what I consider an otherwise good book! I also listen to audiobooks occasionally when I’m driving and they are usually more factual in nature than what I read. I love the kindle and a regular book depending on where I am.

Looking forward to connecting with other readers and hearing about what you all are reading too.

Welcome to Goodreads Leitheoir. Have you read any books by the contemporary Irish Crime writer Ken Bruen? Unfortunately, he passed away last year. I heartedly recommend either (or both!) his Jack Taylor and/or Inspector Brant series of books. His Brant “The White Trilogy” books are among my all-time favorites. Bruen was awarded many literary awards during his lifetime. I especially liked his Jack Taylor books because in each of the 18 books in this series we learn what Jack Taylor is “reading”. That turned me on to wonderful authors I would not have found on my own. He is sadly missed by readers of noir crime fiction.