The Outlaw Album is incredible. ‘Uncle’ is one of the most disturbing stories I’ve ever read. Very sad to hear of his passing.

Such a shame - Harvill of the 90’s introduced me to Saramago, Sebald and countless other writers.

Restraint and Orient Express are fantastic, the latter just winning out between the two. Prompted me to read some of his other novels now….

Poor Manchee……

The groceries can wait.

Butter all the way. Love it!

A little bit spread on toast and a big deep breath. Best of luck!

It’s exactly the same with Now 13 for me. Holds a very special place in my ears and heart!

The river. Have to pause the song in advance so the sudden lack of signal doesn’t irritate the shit out of me……

Happens to me when walking past a specific building on North Strand and also at the corner of D’Olier Street. What are they building in there?

Really saddened with this news. A truly great comic writer with literary flair - a hard combination to achieve.

I think it has to be Frankenstein in Baghdad - will no doubt flip flop on what to start over the next few days……

A great Book Santa this year! Won’t be thanking him for the laughs though……

Was only just reminding my children of this today. Belt up and sit tight kids…….

This book blew my socks off. Dublin-based here and felt he used the slang to great effect - a bit surprised that he pulled that off tbh. Could have been a disaster….

I had this many times as a store manager when asking the few customers that were maskless if they could wear a mask (as per gov guidance). One customer shouted at me that she had done their own research and proceeded to berate me. All this shortly after my mum had died due to Covid-related illness….

Look at the state of this. It’s great. I don’t know where anything is. And that’s only one of them.

New York Trilogy: Paul Auster b/c….mind-blowing (to my 20 year old self).