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A collection of our favorite stories from a classic Irish author — these coming-of-age stories center around two women in postwar Ireland. A story of time and the way our surroundings change along with us, this is essential reading if you love Derry Girls.

Protests are on tv and the fridge is out of milk, again. One mother holds her family close while the world outside their door crumples around them. Prophet Song holds a mirror to our world today through tense, harrowing pages — it’s no wonder it won the Booker prize.

Fans of Maggie O’Farrell — we have your next favorite read (and author!). Explore the Emerald Isle in this coming-of-age story about first love and family, friendship and change.

This funny, incisive, and poignant debut novel about the relationships formed during that turbulent, transitory time in one’s early twenties, and how they continue to echo throughout our lives is perfect for fans of Sally Rooney and Naoise Dolan.

Packed with secrets and lies and characters you’ll love (even a couple you’ll tell yourself you can’t possibly like, let alone love), this is a barn-burner of a story about money, power and family mythologies.

Normal People is a poignant and deeply moving story about identity, friendship, and young love. Rooney perfectly captures the loneliness of growing up and the desire to feel understood by peers. Every reader will see a bit of themselves in the vulnerable and fragile natures of Connell and Marianne. Don’t miss Sally Rooney’s new book, Intermezzo.

Emma Donoghue delivers a beautiful, extensively researched work of historical fiction based on the real-life love affair between Anne Lister and Eliza Raine. This is an unforgettable love story from a writer at the top of their game. Don’t miss Emma’s latest novel, The Paris Express.

Tana French returns to Ardnakelty, where family ties are tested as secrets and revenge creep through the small town. Is there gold in the mountains — or something more sinister?

With multiple plots tightly woven together and the inherent stakes of being set during the throes of the IRA, this book has so much tension it’s palpable. Good luck not reading this in one sitting.

Amy Burns’ award-winning novel combines a tumultuous time period reminiscent of the troubles and a girl at the center of it all — one who doesn’t want any part in the chaos.

What if a Sally Rooney novel read like a thriller? Kala combines relatable characters with a propulsive mystery (on par with that of Tana French) in this electric novel about fleeting youth and the ties that bind.

In order to understand the present, you need to get familiar with the past. The man at the center of John Banville’s novel grapples with love, loss and self-realization in this award-winning story.

If you’re searching to understand the history of Ireland through the eyes of poignant and relatable characters, look no further. Sebastian Barry’s sharp, incisive novel is hard to beat.

We know families can be tough — so why not read about one that isn’t your own? The Gathering is a story about grappling with family mythologies and what we pass down to the next generations, for better or worse.

We were so, so pleased when we heard that Colm Tóibín was writing a sequel to his beloved novel, Brooklyn. Family secrets and complicated choices drive this exhilarating story.

John Boyne’s multigenerational story focuses on the experiences of one man in an ever-changing world. This is a stunning story of war and identity, grief and family.

Although this book is sure to make you cry, it’s so much more than that. McBride’s award-winning novel is an indelible story of family and the challenges that come with growing older.

If you’ve ever wanted to delve into the mind of a madman, this is the book for you. Patrick McCabe’s grisly narrative will challenge you and seep into your psyche — see if you don’t come out different because of it.