The political history of modern Ireland told through the lives of its leaders
Books
One Hand Clapping
Nikolay Kukushkin
Neuroscientist Nikolay Kukushkin reveals the miracle by which consciousness evolved out of the natural world - from the birth of the cell to the majesty of our modern minds.
Hostage
Eli Sharabi
Eli Sharabi, a survivor of 491 days in Hamas captivity, recounts the harrowing ordeal of his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th, 2023, the loss of his wife and daughters, and his unyielding resolve to survive
What’s with Baum?
Woody Allen
'Woody Allen’s wonderful novel reads like one of his films' The Telegraph
Tony Blair
Steve Richards
A short and provocative biography of Tony Blair from a political journalist who saw it all
The History of Sound
Ben Shattuck
A stunning collection of interconnected stories set in New England, exploring how the past is often misunderstood and how history, family, heartache, and desire can echo over centuries
Last Words
Richard Holloway
The last testament of one of the most turbulent priests of his generation
Drayton and Mackenzie
Alexander Starritt
An ambitious, engaging and very moving novel about achievement, drive and friendship
I Was Anastasia
Ariel Lawhon
From the bestselling author of The Frozen River, an enthralling feat of historical suspense that unravels the extraordinary twists and turns in Anna Anderson's fifty-year battle to be recognised as Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov
Help the Witch
Tom Cox
An award-winning collection of thrilling short stories from the Sunday Times-bestselling author Tom Cox