Anna Karenin is the story of a tragedy of a fashionable woman who abandons her husband, son and social position for a passionate liaison which finally drives her to suicide. This Russian … [Read more...] about Anna Karenin by Tolstoy
Fiction
Jimeen le Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
Jimeen was written as Gaelige by Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha (also known as An Seabhac - The Hawk) in 1921. The original Irish title was Jimín Mháire Thaidhg. The title was shorten to Jimeen when this … [Read more...] about Jimeen le Pádraig Ó Siochfhradha
Climbing The Light by Pearse Hutchinson
Climbing The Light begins and ends with poems of affection which treat various preoccupations - naming, persecution and racial injustice. Pearse Hutchinson was a regular contributor to programmes … [Read more...] about Climbing The Light by Pearse Hutchinson
The Lucky Bag
We all remember lucky bags from our childhood. This is a collection of Classic Irish Children's Stories. The editors are Pat Donlon, Patricia Egan, Eilís Dillon and Peter Fallon. The … [Read more...] about The Lucky Bag
My Oedipus Complex and Other Stories
Frank O'Connor has long been recognized as one of the greatest short-story writers of all-time. This collection features First Confession, The Ugly Duckling and The Miser. This selection was … [Read more...] about My Oedipus Complex and Other Stories
I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
I am Pilgrim is one of the finest thrillers that was published in recent years. The Guardian said 'The only thriller you need to read this year'. I am Pilgrim is a real page turner. … [Read more...] about I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes
Space Movies Classic Science Fiction
Science Fiction has enthralled people for many decades both in book format and on the silver screen. Space movies brings together tales and self-contained episodes from works which inspired … [Read more...] about Space Movies Classic Science Fiction
Tae Le Tae le Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé
Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé lived in Corca Dhuibhne. He wrote contemporary novels of the people and the places within his locality of West of Kerry. They are poignant yet the books have great humour. This … [Read more...] about Tae Le Tae le Maidhc Dainín Ó Sé
Artemis Fowl And The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl And The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer is the second installment in the Artemis Fowl series. "Not for the technically faint-hearted, this is a hectic fusion of real, imaginary and … [Read more...] about Artemis Fowl And The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer
Watership Down
Watership Down by Richard Adams is one of the great children's novels. It is a charming story of a small band of rabbits on a long a perilous journey. Art Garfunkel recorded a song called 'Bright … [Read more...] about Watership Down