It’s March which means spring is on the way and we get to celebrate all things Irish this month! I love everything Irish almost as much as I love all things Scottish. I’m just a Celtic gal at heart. Of I do need to thank our hosts, Review Wire Media and Chatty Patty’s Place who made all of this possible.
Of course with March and the whole Irish celebration I thought I would share with y’all some of my favorite Irish reads. First up has to be all of the Callaghans (and their cousins) from Abbie Zanders. Kane and Rebecca are my all time favorite Callaghan couple.
Kane is the oldest and the biggest of the brothers. He is super serious and you can totally see him as a Navy SEAL and recluse. He is also an investment banker/accountant for the family which seems out of place but works. He meets Rebecca while on a mission. Then she comes to Pine Ridge and they meet again. The moment that best describes their chemistry is the morning after they get married.
Kane’s brother and wife knocks on their hotel room door. He answers wrapped in a towel with Rebecca wrapped in a sheet and his brother wonders if Kane had somehow gotten bigger overnight. The couple walk away to get dressed and his brother notices that Kane’s back in covered in scratches. His wife says “It’s always the quiet ones.”
The Whole Series
Another favorite author with Irish themed books is Nora Roberts. She actually does several. I have reviewed The Cousins O’Dwyer series before. I also enjoy her Gallaghers of Ardmore series very much.
Jude Murray flies across the world from America to Faerie Hill Cottage to immerse herself in the study of Irish folklore. There she meets Aidan Gallagher who has devoted most of his life to managing the family pub. Although he did spend a few years traveling.
He knows plenty of legends and stories and as he shares them with Jude they begin to discover their own passion and magic begins to take hold. Just maybe they are the first pair to help heal a centuries old fairy’s heart.
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Will G says
I don’t have any favorite irish reads.
Scott says
Me either TBH.
Sandy C. says
Not the setting, but the main character – Scarlett O’hara, in “Gone With The Wind”. She’s half Irish, but her father was born in Ireland. He keeps telling her, “To anyone with a drop of Irish blood, the land they live on is like their mother”.I’ve always loved that sentiment, the love of the land.
Sharon Rooney says
I would have to say catherine Coulter as an author. I really like all of her books andmany of them are set in Ireland especially the Viking era.
mami2jcn says
Hands down frank mccourt’s angela’s Ashes is my favorite irish read. It’s unforgettable.
Nina Lewis says
The Monster by LJ Shen & On Dublin Street by Samanthan Young! 🙂
Jeanna says
I recenlty enjoyed We Are the Brennans by Tracy Lange.
Rita Wray says
i CAN’T THINK OF ANY.
Antoinette M says
I want to read a book called Murder at an Irish Bakery.
Clem says
I can’t recall reading anything Irish related
rita leonard says
I love mystery novels, especially the Kellermans
Bea LaRocca says
The Mystic Cove Series by Tricia O’Malley, set in Ireland, I haven’t read all of the stories in this series yet, but they are at the top of my TBR pile
Darlene Owen says
Gulliver’s Travels is my favorite irish read.
heather says
My favorite Irish read so far is called Lion of ireland by Morgan Llywelyn.
Elaine G says
Mari Carr’s Wild Irish/Wilder Irish series
Cali W. says
Thanks for the giveaway; I like the Gallaghers of Ardmore series. 🙂
Soha Molina says
I like Nora Roberts
Irish Hearts: An Irish Wish
Rochelle Haynes says
I do not know any
Adriane says
I can’t name any one title, but I really enjoy books with an Irish setting!
Ashley C says
The Irish devil by donna fletcher
sandra says
i like Sally Rooney
bn100 says
no fav
Tooth Fairy says
Irish Fairy Tales and Folklore Hardcover clover ☘️ 🍀 ☘️
by W. B. Yeats
Elizabeth says
THe BELFAST NOIR anthology is intriguing!
Ash Johnson says
I adore all of Tana French’s ‘Dublin Murder Squad’ books, but the final one “The Trespasser” is my absolute favorite. I love a good crime book and getting to learn about another location was an added bonus.
Jana Leah says
I enjoy Carlene O’Connor’s books.
Nancy says
I like Murder in an Irish Bookshop: A Cozy Irish Murder Mystery (An Irish Village Mystery)by Carlene O’Connor.
Shelly Peterson says
I don’t have one.
Athena Graeme says
Dracula. No brainer! Brahm Stoker made the most classic story ever.
Jessica Beard says
my favorite is Irish eyes by mary kay andrews.
JENN says
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney!
Sherry says
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
Barbara Montag says
Patrick taylor – love this books.
A great Irish writer!
Tim Hendrix says
The devil of dublin by bb easton is epic.
Cheryl says
My favorite Irish read is “Dracula” by Bram Stoker.
Kobi Carpenter says
The Picture of Dorian Gra is a favorite of mine 🙂
Michelle Johnson says
I love HauNted GRound by erin hart.
Susan Smith says
Angela’s Ashes: A Memoir –Frank McCourt is one of my favorite books.
paige chandler says
Flann O’Brien – “At Swim Two Birds” is the best irish book ever
Steph says
One of my faves is The Commitments by Roddy Doyle.
Derek T says
Roddy Doyle’s A Star Called Henry iS A FANTASTIC NOVEL!
Joe K says
I really liked reading frank mccourt’s books, beginning with angela’s ashes.
Charlene Drake says
I would have to say my favorite Irish read is The Dubliners by James Joyce. a collection of fifteen short stories – gives you a real sense of how it was back in the day.
Miss Quinn says
I don’t Have any!
S Riches says
I have always liked James Joyce.
Reveille Patterson says
Flann O’Brien, “At Swim Two Birds” is A GREAT irish book
V S says
My favorite Irish read is Graham Nortons Memoir.
Kim Mignella says
I studied a lot of James Joyce in college so I would say Eveline, but definitely not Finnegans wake, i struggled with that one
monique s says
My favorit Irish related book is Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt .
Kim N says
Lost Girls of Ireland by SUSanne o’leary
Elle says
I really like Maeve Binchy’s books, especially A week in Winter.
KV says
I like the Irish hearts trilogy by Nora Roberts.
Jennifer seyler says
I would say the classic angelas ashes
Anonymous says
I like the poetry of W. B. Yeats.
Katie Rose says
Darby O’Gill and the Good People from when I was younger. I found it because of the Darby O’Gill and the Little People movie 🙂
natosha m says
my fave would have to be a dorian gray by Oscar Wilde.
Scottydee says
Have always cherished notions of an Irish pub in a small hamlet and hearing the locals play their instruments. And enjoying some irish whiskey-of course
Sara Alvaro says
I am smitten with anything by maeve binchy.
Cindy I says
Recently read ‘the Irish country doctor’ by Patrick Taylor. While it was not my style of read that I typically enjoy, I did love the characters and setting.
Amy Forsyth says
I can’t say that I’ve ever read any Irish reads!
Carolyn Daley says
I honestly can’t think of any off the top of my head. I don’t have any favorite Irish reads.
Tracy Davis says
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
Bruce Vrana says
James Joyce is my favorite Irish author
kelly tupick says
Nora Roberts, The Irish wish.
Jen L says
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Nickie says
Dracula is one of my FAVORITEs
Rajee Pandi says
i love to read mystery any iris books
Cindy peterson says
Irish Grandma reading the Wonky Donkey has to be my favorite. Perhaps my answer is not in the exact lane but It is too fun.
Natalie says
I love the entire Outlander series! I just love Jaime.
Ann Fantom says
My favorite book by an Irish auther is Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray
Jessica W. says
I love the Picture of dorian gray by irish writer ocar wilde.
Penny Lebaron says
I like BOOKS BY mAUEVE bINCHY
shelly miller says
Bram stoker comes to mind…
Jaime Lin says
Flurry Knox
From The Irish RM
Tonya mcminn says
My favorite is the spinning heart By Donnel Ryan.
Paul Gardner says
Gulliver’s Travels is a great irish read
Beth Miller says
Maev Binchy Books aRe my favorite coFort read.
Heidi says
I would have to say angela’s ashes.
Cindy Magee says
I don’t have any favorites but my sister LOVEs reading and bet she knows all of them.
AJ says
i really enjoyed Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
Darlene Carbajal says
Irish Meadows!!!
Nichole says
My favo Irish read is Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín
Mark Wilson says
I loved the Artemis FOWL books when i was YOUNGER.
The mixture of Irish folklore and science fiction.
Heather G says
All hail Queen nora! Not only do i love her books but so does my mother in law. She gave us something to discuss and to trade books!
Anthony says
The picture of Dorian gray
TJ says
the Gallaghers of Ardmore series for me
Mikhail Rapoport says
My favorite Irish author is Jonathan Swift.
TIMMY says
Finnegan’s Wake– James Joyce
Bridgett Wilbur says
I don’t think I have ever read anything by an irish author.
Brittany Gilley says
I haven’t read anything by an irish author
maria gentry says
The Milkman by anna burns!
Cynthia C says
My favorite is Angela’s Ashes.
Alena Svetelska says
Dracula will be favorite
Stephen Taylor says
Seamus Heaney
Audrey Stewart says
I would reccommend the book series “Irish Blood” by Mary Pat Kelly. It is an excellent read.
Liz A says
Angela’s Ashes — intense, but lovely.
Maryssa says
Gulliver’s Travels
Ron Ablang says
The Triple Goddess
Badb – war goddess who caused fear and confusion among soldiers, often taking the form of a crow
Macha – goddess associated with war, battle, horses and sovereignty
The Morrígan – goddess of battle, strife and fertility
Jeremy says
Oscar Wilde is probably my favorite Irish author
Tara Woods says
I love reading early historical romance and The Petals on the river by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and Golden Surrender by Heather Graham are two of my favorite reads with Irish heroines.
Betty S says
I love the read Angela’s ashes. Written about a true story of irish decent
Cathy Balogh says
Gracelin O’Malley by Ann Moore
Bonnie says
One of my favorite Irish romance novels is Skye O’Malley by bertrice Small.
Peggy Rydzewski says
My favorite read is my grandmothers short stories. As I am now way way olderI can see her words guide me. She was not a fame author, Just my grandma
Jenness M says
A week in winter by maeve binchy.
Lauren U says
I enjoyed the novel “Brooklyn”
Ashley Sutter says
I CAN’T THINK OF ANYTHING OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD BUT i’M OPEN TO RECOMMENDATIONS…ACCORDING TO MY DNA RESULTS I’M 100% IRISH. LOL
Leland Williams says
In the Woods
Angela Thorpe says
I really enjoyed reading “A hell called ohio”, thanks for the chance
Sandra Gray says
Hands down it’s Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt. Heart wrenching tale of poverty told in a beautiful voice. The followup couldn’t keep up but it was still gripping. RIP Frank McCourt.
Tyg says
Bram Stoker is Irish, so… Dracula. I bet the folks who read it back when it was released wish they had electricity so they could sleep with the lights on.
Julie Donahue says
when I was in high school, I wrote an epic poem based on Finn MCCool.
I love all things Irish. Would love to visit Ireland some Day!
Gina Ferrell says
My favorite irish reads are Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt and Silence by Louise O’Neill.
Annalisa Kraft-Linder says
I love anything by Maeve Binchy
April says
I haven’t read any yet, totally open!
Elizabeth Miller says
The kids book How To Catch a Lephrechaun is so cute!!!The rhymes in it are adorable.
Jill K says
Anything set in ireland
Dawn Monzu says
I loved the LOST GIRLS OF IRELAND BY SUSANNE O’Leary.
Kelly D says
I like Irish cozy mysteries, such as “Irish Knit Murder” by Peggy Ehrhart
Laura DeLaRosa says
I had to use my google-fu powers to find the name of this book I read SOME time in the mid 80s. Grania: She-King of the Irish Seas by Morgan Llywelyn, about real-life Irish chieftain Grace O’Malley. I’ve had it in the back of my mind for years and just recommended it on my library’s Overdrive since they don’t have it. (Listening to One of These Nights by The Eagles)
_Sandra_ says
My favorite books by Irish authors are The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde.
paula peterson says
I really liked in the woods.
Dreaa Drake says
Some of my favorite mafia/mob reads is about the Irish mob. Its called Bloody Union by Brooke Summers & theres a whole series of stand alones.
Maria Malaveci says
My favorite is: Wild Irish Heart by Tricia O’Malley! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
polly says
I like the story Of ireland by neil hegarty
Pat says
An irish wish by nora roberts
beth shepherd says
I enjoy the highlanders bride books
Melissa Storms says
I enjoyed the Fever series by Karen Marie Moning.
Ed says
Can’t recall reading any books by an irish author.
Ellie Wright says
I enjoy all the mysteries by Leslie Meier, including IRISH PARADE MURDEr.
Laurie Nykaza says
Angela’s Ashes – Frank McCourt
Sandra Dufoe says
There are a few I like but I will go with my most recent read The Lost Letters of Ireland by Susanne O’Leary
Dana Beatty says
I don’t know how I pick what I read and I rarely check out the author’s country. The book I finished this week – I borrowed from the neighbor. I was cat sitting for them and they have a ton of bookshelves (like I used to have before I downsized). would not have been a book I’d have bought or necessarily drawn to other than it’s non-fiction. it was jaw dropping – that you’d think it was a novel: The teapot dome scandal
EDYE says
I like Mary Kay Andrews books about Ireland!
Daniel Spartz says
The Callaghan brothers!!
Rita says
They are so awesome! Plus they are getting new covers!
Renee T says
frank mccourt’s angela’s Ashes is a favorite irish read
Melinda says
The Queen Of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan.
Kimberly says
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Stephanie Larison says
I really enjoyed Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín
ilyoung says
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Linda says
Nora Roberts Irish Trilogy.
Amanda Hendricks says
I LOVE Irish lore. Kelpie’s the Fae etc
Julie says
The Likeness by Tana French!
TAMMY CUEVAS says
my favorite Irish authors are maeve binchy, frank mccourt, Carlene O’Connor, and Patrick Taylor. Actually, I’ll read anything about Ireland. How the Irish saved civilization by Thomas Cahill is good.
Julie Waldron says
ANgela’s ashes by frank mccourt is a favorite irish read.
Leslie Price says
I loved Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt.
Madonna says
I am 14% Irish so love to read books based in Ireland. My absolute favorite and I would dearly love to see it made into a movie or mini series is the Ivy rose series by gemma jackson. I have read it probably twice a year since i discovered it.
Terry Breeden says
Gulliver’s Travels Jonathan Swift
Shayna Brookman says
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – CS Lewis
Piroska says
Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt
The Gathering by Anne Enright
Shelley Schultz says
I loved irish kiss 1 and 2 by sienna blake!
Andrew says
I d have any favorites
Theresa Becker says
Luv this
Soozle says
I enjoyed Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy, which was set in Ireland
Amber Lee Kolb says
Our family loves How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace!
Kriss K says
Never Call It Loving by Dorothy Eden. I read it many, many years ago. It stuck with me.
Debbi Wellenstein says
You got me stumped there! I can’t recall anything Irish that I’ve read!
Amy says
To be honest i read alot but i cant think of of one thats my favorite.
Leela says
The Witching Hour.
Heather Kaufman says
Bram’s dracula!
Rebecca Orr says
My faovrite irish author is frank mccourt.
Donna Clifford says
IRISH lIMERICKS! 🙂 i enjoyed the irish movie, Leap year.
Erica G. says
I really like Nora Roberts aS an irish themed author!
paula marie peterson says
I JUST STARTED READING Jewels of the Sun.
Teresa Gilbert says
TBh i cant THINK OF ANY AT ALL.
Jordan says
Gallaghers of Ardmore series
Kristen says
I liked the book :and film” “Brooklyn”.
Jeanna Massman says
I love books by Maeve Binchy.
David Hollingsworth says
I haven’t read any irish books, but i do want to.
Jessica Merrick says
I love all the nora roberts books
Jenny S says
BROOKLYN BY COLM TOIBIN
Peter G says
Gone with the wind
Daniel M says
i don’t know of any irish reads
Jeryl M. says
I really enjoyed the pub across the pond by Mary Carter about a woman who wins a pub in Ireland. I read it a few years ago. I won it in a blog giveaway. i probably wouldn’t have pick it out otherwise but i ended up really liking it.
rITA a says
I RECENTLY STARTED READING mURDER iN AN iRISH VILLAGE BY Carlene O’Connor. sO FAR IT IS INTRIGUING!
Jen R says
I REad Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan recently and this book is an irish setting that was very good.
SharonC says
i enjoyed angela’s ashes by frank mccourt. It is a memoir about the writer’s childhood in ireland.
DanV says
I like Claire Keegan
Leigh Nichols says
I IMMENSELY ENJOYED SCARLETT, THE SEQUEL TO GONE WITH THE WIND. mY FAVORITE PART OF THE BOOK WAS WHEN SHE WENT TO IRELAND TO VISIT HER KIN- I LOVE HOW SHE DESCRIBES THE EXPERIENCES, CLOTHING, AND FOOD OF IRELAND.
BRIAN E. says
My favorite Irish read is, “The Dead”, the final short story in the 1914 collection Dubliners by James Joyce.
Bethany Gall says
I enjoyed Gulliver’s Travels.
Judy Gregory says
Ummmm,,,,,all i can think of the movies, Darby o’gill and the little people and michael Collins.
Jennifer H. says
I would say The Lost Girls of Ireland.
Cath says
James Joyce is a phenomenal author. You can’t read his books like portrait of the artist as a young man in chronology. You must skip around! Thank you
m l says
I picked up ARTEMIS fOWL FOR A FRIEND’S DAUGHTER AND READ IT BEFORE GIVING IT TO HER. Eoin Colfer IS THE iRISH AUTHOR WHO WROTE IT…AND IT WAS A FUN READ.
Betty Curran says
Pierce Brosnan is my favorite actor. I loved watching him in remington steele.
Betty Curran says
And Nora Roberts Irish trilogy in one of my favorite series of books.
Sand says
Angela’s Ashes!
Rey says
Samuel Beckett
Lyndsey Rullman says
ilike Jennifer Johnston’s-How Many Miles to Babylon?Its based in ireland.
Cassandra D says
I like the countryside setting with the castles.
Brittany Doerfler says
The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney is my favorite!