Ever since I traveled to Ireland years ago, I have been completely in love with the beauty of Ireland. Whether it's featured in a good movie or a compelling book, an Irish setting is one of my favorites. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I'm sharing my favorite books set in Ireland that will for sure put you in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day.
1. Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
2. Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy (really anything by Binchy!)
3. Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
4. The Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherfurd
5. Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
6. The Girl in the Castle by Santa Montefiore (the entire Deverill Chronicles series!)
7. Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch
8. P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
9. Off the Map by Trish Doller
10. The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan
11. Castle on the Rise by Kristy Cambron
12. Cashelmara by Susan Howatch
13. How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
14. Dubliners by James Joyce
15. In the Woods by Tanya French
16. Ireland by Frank Delaney
17. The Green Road by Anne Enright
18. An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor
Have you read any of these books? Do you have any recommendations for me? Let me know in the comments below.
I've read PS I Love You ... and other than that, I'm realizing that I'm not sure I've read Ireland books so much. Scotland, yes, many. England, also yes, many. Ireland? Now that's a puzzler ... Hmmm
ReplyDeleteI feel like you'd really love Maeve Binchy! You should check out her books, Rebecca. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteSuch a great list! I'd love to go to Ireland someday.
ReplyDeleteYes! It's amazing. I can't wait to go back some day. Thanks for visiting, Angela.
DeleteUgh have not read any of these, I have watched the movie PS I love you and cried like a baby, not sure if I could handle a more detailed book
ReplyDeleteI hear you! The book (and the movie!) gutted me. Thanks for visiting, Teri.
DeleteI've never read any Nora Roberts books. I didn't even know she was Irish. Thanks for this helpful post.
ReplyDeleteYes, Nora writes many books with settings in Ireland. She is an American author- although her lineage may be Irish, she was born here in America. However, she does a great job at bringing Ireland to life in her books. Thanks for visiting, Anne.
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