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The Book Corner: reality bites in debut novel
Leo Powell
Roisín O’Donnell’s novel is a powerful portrait of a woman’s fi ght for freedom for her young family, writes Leo Powell.
29 January 2025 Books
The Book Corner: The President – hot off the press
A captivating look back at Ireland in the 1980s, writes Leo Powell.
4 December 2024 Books
The Book Corner: ‘Tis the season to be reading
A choice of books across the genres to fill your downtime over the festive season, writes Leo Powell.
Book Corner: Hollinghurst’s tale will ensure many good Evenings’ reading
Alan Hollinghurst's latest book is a labour of love and another classic, writes Leo Powell.
6 November 2024 Books
Front Row: where is the elephant in the room gone?
Two major festivals in Belfast and Wexford with plenty of choice, writes Leo Powell.
23 October 2024 l2
The Book Corner: Strout gem
Familiar characters make an impactful return in Elizabeth Strout’s newest offering, writes Leo Powell.
2 October 2024 Books
The Front Row: ambundance of laughs to be had in Cork
Present Laughter is a classic that stands the test of time, writes Leo Powell.
18 September 2024 Living Life
Plotting perfection: Irish crime fiction star
Karen Fitzgibbon’s debut introducing private investigator, Lana Bowen is hard to put down, writes Leo Powell.
4 September 2024 Books
Entertainment across the four provinces
Leo Powell rounds up a selection of top entertainment from around the country in September.
28 August 2024 l2
At the Heart of rural Ireland
The best-selling author, Donal Ryan talks about his love for local characters and places, writes Leo Powell.
21 August 2024 Features
The Book Corner: 'masterpiece is an unsettling read'
New book Parade by Rachel Cusk is a challenging book that will divide opinions, writes Leo Powell.
7 August 2024 Books
The Front Row: something for everyone: cultural treats in Kilkenny
Audiences will be spoilt for choice with 10 action-packed days of events planned for the Kilkenny Arts Festival, writes Leo Powell.
24 July 2024 Living Life