Irish Books
Irish Books
Each episode focuses on a single book to offer in-depth exploration of contemporary Irish writing, one of the the dominant presences in book shops, book groups, and writers’ festivals around the world. Guest experts on Irish culture join author and critic Chris Murray to explore the techniques, cultural resonances, and deeper meanings of the nation’s recent literature. Irish Books tackles prize wi…
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Crafting Better Selves Together: Elaine Feeney's How To Build A Boat34:32 - 2
Friends Reuniting over a Murder Mystery: Colin Walsh's Kala50:38 - 3
Letting it All Out: Orla Mackey's Mouthing56:56 - 4
Season 2 Trailer02:07 - 5
Connections Severed and Retied: Colum McCann's Twist47:10 - 6
Tragic Balladry in the Wild West: Kevin Barry's The Heart in Winter39:10 - 7
Is the Sky Blue? Anna Burns's Milkman55:44 - 8
Cracked Lens over a Cold Case: Sebastian Barry's Old God's Time59:23 - 9
Placing the Pieces of Grief and Love: Sally Rooney's Intermezzo54:12 - 10
Excavating the Hidden Self: Adrian Duncan's The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth47:19 - View more clips