“God, I was an idiot, but I had good legs.” Caroline O’Donoghue’s The Rachel Incident is a witty and emotional journey through friendships, first loves and all the challenges that come with being in your early 20s. O’Donoghue joins us to talk about her incredibly relatable characters, realistic love interests, writing for adults and YA and more […]
Caroline O’Donoghue’s debut adult novel is an outstanding coming-of-age story that is perfect for fans of Trespasses by Louise Kennedy or any of Sally Rooney’s books. Driven by Rachel’s friendship with James, this story traverses their relationship as a financial crash looms and Rachel falls for her married professor… and she’s not the only one. A triumphant tale of unrequited love, messy friendships, and early adulthood, The Rachel Incident is a must-read. Keep reading for a guest post from Caroline O’Donoghue about what books helped her get through her 20s.
Here are twenty-five novels with stories, settings, and characters inspired by Ireland. Sláinte!