Books by Caroline O'Donoghue
“Without giving away too much about the jury’s deliberations, this book had a lot of champions. If you like this genre, it doesn’t get funnier or better. It’s for anyone who had interesting, fun, romantic times at university or in their twenties. It’s instantly recognisable. That’s the sheer brilliance of this book.” Read more...
Interviews where books by Caroline O'Donoghue were recommended
Books by Irish Authors
Home to the Blarney Stone — said to bestow “the gift of the gab” — and with a long tradition of valuing bards and wandering storytellers, it is no surprise that Ireland has produced some of the most recognised names in the English language canon. Considering the small population, Irish authors continue to punch well above their weight in publishing. Here we bring you a selection of Irish authors that have been recommended on Five Books by experts, from bestselling and award-winning contemporary writers to both famous and less well-known classic authors.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking and Entering
by Andrew Hunter Murray -
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Good Material: A Novel
by Dolly Alderton -
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High Vaultage
by Chris Sugden & Jen Sugden -
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The Ministry of Time: A Novel
by Kaliane Bradley -
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The Rachel Incident: A Novel
by Caroline O'Donoghue -
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You Are Here: A Novel
by David Nicholls
The Funniest Books of 2024, recommended by Justin Albert
The Funniest Books of 2024, recommended by Justin Albert
Every year, judges for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize ferret out the very best in newly published comic fiction. This year, the seven-novel shortlist ranges from steampunk fantasy to romantic comedy—and they are, says judge Justin Albert, the funniest books of 2024.
