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“Anam Cara” by John O’Donohue

Front cover of the book "Anam Cara" by John O'Donoghue

Description of Anam Cara: “In this twenty-fifth anniversary edition, you will find John a “soul friend” on your own journey through life, offering support and solace, clarity, and consciousness—expanding narratives that invite you to experience relationships with people, nature, and even your inner world in new ways that nurture well-being and resilience in these challenging times.” —Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Neuropsychiatrist and New York Times Bestselling Author

In this revered classic, John O’Donohue excavates themes of friendship, belonging, solitude, creativity and the imagination, among many others. Widely recognized for bringing Celtic spirituality into modern dialogue, his unique insights from the ancient world speak with urgency for our need to rediscover the thresholds of the soul. 

What other Green Room members thought of “Yours Faithfully, Florence Burke, An Irish Immigrant Story”:

“His most famous book – Anam Cara is about soul friends and connectivity, but I would recommend all of his books to nourish your Irish souls! His words resonate with a love of nature and mankind.” Eunice

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“The Tour” by Jean Grainger

Front cover of The Tour by Jean Grainger

Description of “The Tour”: Every week, Conor O’Shea collects a new group of American visitors from Shannon Airport, from where they embark on a high end tour of the Real Ireland.

But this particular tour, with its cast of unintentionally hilarious characters, presents seasoned tour guide Conor with situations that test even his vast experience.

Among this eclectic group are Corlene, a gold digging multiple divorcee on the prowl; Patrick, a love starved Boston cop; Dylan, a goth uilleann piper; Dorothy a poisonous college professor who wouldn’t spend Christmas and Elliot, a wall street shark who finally shows his true colours. Then there’s Ellen, back on Irish soil for the first time in eighty years, to discover a truth no-one could ever have guessed at, least of all herself.

And that’s just a few of the colorful cast. The locals they meet on their journey, West Brits, passionate musicians, Ukrainian waitresses and Garda high flyers all help to make this a tour no-one will ever forget. And of course, there’s Conor O’Shea in the thick of it all, solving problems and mending hearts, but what about his own?

What other Green Room members thought of “The Tour”:

“If you’re looking for some fun stories with local color, I highly recommend them.” Elaine.

“I too read Jean Grainger series, and they are all placed in Ireland. You can familiarize yourself with places in Ireland, and they are also very entertaining!” Colleen.

“I’m up to the 3rd book and really enjoying them.” Pat.

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“The County Cork Mysteries” by Sheila Connolly

Cover of the County Cork Mystery book Cruel Winter

Description: The County Cork Mysteries (Cruel Winter): A snowstorm leaves Irish pub owner Maura Donovan trapped inside with her patrons and a suspected killer in this 5th Agatha Christie-style cozy mystery in the County Cork series. Snow is a rarity in Maura Donovan’s small village in County Cork, Ireland, so she wasn’t sure what to expect when a major snowstorm rolled in around Sullivan’s pub. But now she’s stranded in a bar full of patrons and a suspected killer in a long-ago murder…

What other Green Room members thought of this book:

“I’ve read some of the Connolly books you mentioned and have enjoyed them. They are easy reads and I always feel as though I’ve had a great visit to Ireland after reading them!” Lynne.

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“This Is Happiness” by Niall Williams

Description: A profound and enchanting new novel from a Booker long-listed author about the electrification of a small fictional Irish town, Faha in County Clare. It has several intertwining threads including itinerant workers employed by the electrification authority in Dublin who chase after a famous musician playing in pubs and a young man coming of age falling in love with a doctor’s daughter. 

What other Green Room members thought of this book:

“Beautifully written, so good and complex, I read it three times in a row and bought a hard back to send to a friend.” Jerry.

“This is Happiness is my all time favourite book.” Lois.

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