Bestselling novelist Sinéad Moriarty and our very own Rick O’Shea have joined up with Eason to share their ultimate reading list for 2018.
Each season, the literary lovers will recommend eight books from a list of new and upcoming releases whether they be fiction, non-fiction, Irish or international.
If you are someone with three novels on the go or you're just looking for a contemporary cliffhanger to keep you entertained by the pool this Summer, Sinéad and Rick will give in-depth reviews so you can find your next great read.
Speaking on their new venture, Rick O’Shea, said; "I’m delighted that myself and Sinéad have the opportunity to select and recommend fantastic books for customers to enjoy. I hope that our choices are useful for people and might point them in the direction of books they might not otherwise try".
Sinéad & Rick's Spring Recommendations:
An extraordinary and inspirational memoir of a girl who had no birth certificate or education, yet who through sheer grit and determination ended up with a PHD from Cambridge.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
A riveting and powerful novel about two very different families whose lives become intertwined in a way that will change them forever.
White Chrysanthemum by Mary Lynn Bracht
Mary Lynn Bracht explores one of history’s most shameful chapters in this moving and heart-breaking tale of two Korean sisters separated by war and brutality.
Matchstick Man by Julia Kelly
An intensely honest memoir in which novelist Julia Kelly writes about her partner’s disintegration into a world of confusion as Alzheimer’s takes control of his once sharp and brilliant mind. (Available 24th April)
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray
An unflinching and questioning look at the role that alcohol plays in our everyday lives, and which considers how much more improved our lives can be when we give it up.
A moving and beautiful portrayal of just how hard everyday farming life can be from writer John Connell, who unexpectedly found himself back on the family farm a year after emigrating to Australia.
Conversations With Friends by Sally Rooney
One of the most talked about debuts in years, this unmissable novel is about two college friends whose relationship is tested when one of them embarks on an affair with an older man.
The Hoarder by Jess Kidd
The author of the acclaimed ‘Himself’ returns with a touching new novel about an Olympic-level hoarder, and the poorly-paid care worker who is sent in to try to convince him he needs help.
To check out full reviews of ‘Sinéad and Rick’s Must Reads’, go to www.easons.com/sineadandrick.
