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Time of the Child (Winner of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award)
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A tender tale in the heart of County Clare follows a father and daughter in the wake of life's never ending surprises. Get into the holiday spirit with Niall Williams' story of family and hope.
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"The writing in this book is lyrical . . . a beautiful book that you will love.” -Good Morning America's #1 Favorite Book of the Year
"I am utterly obsessed with Niall Williams." -Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Lake
"Made me laugh out loud and remember how to love.” -Margaret Renkl, The New York Times
From the author of the November 2025 Late Show with Stephen Colbert Book Club Pick, This Is Happiness, a compas...
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