Novel Hour Live Replay – Ireland in Books 🇮🇪
Catch up on all things Irish lit, cozy mysteries, and paranormal reads set in Ireland! ☘️📖
Novel Hour Live Replay – Ireland in Books 🇮🇪
Air Date: March 13, 2025
Co-hosts: Laura from What to Read Next and Victoria from
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Episode Overview
We went full-on Irish for this episode—no James Joyce required! Here’s what we covered:
✔ Victoria shared classic female Irish authors
✔ Laura shared cozy mysteries set in Ireland
✔ Francesca shared paranormal books set in Ireland
And of course, we wrapped up with what’s coming next! Next week, we’re talking Badasss Women in History for Women’s Month.
Let us know in the comments:
What’s your favorite book with an Irish main character, set in Ireland or by an Irish author?
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Show Notes
Victoria’s Classic Female Irish Authors - Books Mentioned
Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy - Small-town Irish life means tea, gossip, and heartbreak. Benny and Eve leave home for university, where love, friendship, and betrayal shake up their world. A cozy, emotional coming-of-age story that feels like a warm hug—plus a little drama, of course.
Castle Rackrent and Enui by Maria Edgeworth - Imagine an old-money Irish family crumbling just as fast as their mansion—pure chaos. This 18th-century satire is packed with eccentric characters, terrible decision-making, and sharp social commentary. If you love messy rich people, you’ll enjoy watching their downfall in this classic.
The Country Girls by Edna O’Brien - Two best friends are so over their small-town life and set off to find love, adventure, and independence. But the world (and men) aren’t ready for them. A rebellious, emotional, and brutally honest coming-of-age story with major ahead of its time energy.
Laura’s Cozy Mysteries Set in Ireland - Books Mentioned
Death of an Irish Druid by Catie Murphy - Megan’s just trying to show her American friends a good time in Dublin—until she literally stumbles into a murder. The cops say it’s an accident, but she knows better. Cue the sleuthing, shady secrets, and a whole lot of Irish charm.
Murder at the Blarney Bash by Darci Hannah - A cozy town, an Irish-themed gift shop, and a guy who thinks he found a leprechaun’s gold—what could go wrong? Well… murder, obviously. Baker-turned-sleuth Lindsey has another crime to solve before St. Paddy’s gets totally out of control.
Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O’Connor - Siobhán is aiming for a big detective promotion—until a garden competition turns deadly (who knew landscaping was so cutthroat?). Now she’s caught in a tangle of rivalries, small-town drama, and secrets buried deeper than the prize-winning flower beds.
Francesca’s Paranormal Books Set in Ireland - Books Mentioned
Kiss of Fate by S. Young - Fionn, an ex-High King of Ireland turned broody Fae warrior, is out for revenge. Rose, a human with surprise supernatural powers, is just trying to survive. He wants to use her; she’s not having it. Sparks fly. Danger looms. Total page-turner.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning - MacKayla flies to Ireland to investigate her sister’s murder, only to find out she can see creepy Fae creatures—and some of them want to kill her. Add in a ridiculously mysterious (and probably dangerous) man? Welcome to your next urban fantasy obsession.
Song of the Fae by Tricia O’Malley - One minute, Imogen’s minding her own business. The next? Some hot, brooding warrior steals her ship and drags her into a full-blown Fae war. Enemies-to-lovers, magic, and Ireland’s lush backdrop make this one a dreamy, action-packed fantasy romance.
Join Us Next Week!
📅 March 17: Bookish Tea
📅 March 20: Badass Women in History (Women’s History Month)
📅 March 27: Trans Joy Books (Trans Day of Visibility)
👀 Want even more? Head over to the After-Show! We’re diving deeper with extra Irish themed book recommendations and what we’re each reading and watching.
See you next week! 💛
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