The Queen’s Sister The author Philippa Gregory tells the story of Mary Boleyn, the lesser-known sister of Anne Boleyn. (All images: Amazon) The Parisian Woman This Boom by Paula McLain tells the fictionalized story of Ernest Hemingway’s wife. Outlander This book by Diana Gabaldon is a great mix of historical fiction and time travel in […]
As a screenwriter, playwright and author, Moira Buffini knows a thing or two about film adaptations. Here are her favorites. Queen, King, Ace, Spy by John Le Carré Le Carré’s dysfunctional and desperately lonely spies are beautifully brought to life in Bridget O’Connor and Peter Straughan’s brilliant screenplay. The Hunger Games and Catching Fire by […]
Like many others, I have waited with bated breath for the publication of the fourth novel by Irish literary sensation Sally Rooney. Intermezzo, in September. Rooney is both a distinctive voice in contemporary literature and the generational product of a particular moment in Irish history. As such, and in preparation for intermezzoI have once again […]
Of course, the halo The franchise offers a lot of worthwhile novels in the science fiction genre, but if you’re looking for something outside of that universe, pick up one of these books. halo belongs to that action-packed, intergalactic, military subgenre of science fiction that will keep you hooked with every page you turn. Science […]
Are you between the ages of 10 and 18 and have doubts and worries about life? Then these books are for you. We all know that childhood experiences shape our future. Even health experts emphasize the importance of carefully navigating this critical period. To manage stress, build healthy relationships and develop positive habits, in addition […]
Daniel Boone Regional Library | Columbia Daily Tribune Fiction for adults “Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy “Camino Ghosts” by John Grisham “Funny story” by Emily Henry “The women” by Kristin Hannah “The maid is watching” by Freida McFadden “Eruption” by Michael Crichton “Swan Song” by Elin Hilderbrand “A perfect couple” by Ruth Ware “Think again” by […]
Keavy Lynch from “B*Witched” prefers to keep her private life away from social media. The 44-year-old singer rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s, when there was no such thing as TikTok or Instagram, in the Irish girl group alongside her twin sisters Edele Lynch, Lindsay Armaou and Sinéad O’Carroll, and is […]
Register for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to stay up to date on Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County township districts, and statewide education news. In 85 Indiana counties, all children under 5 can register to read free books delivered to their homes from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an increase of 31 counties from a year […]
Ireland was still under British rule in 1914. The Third Home Rule Act was passed in 1912, giving Ireland de facto Home Rule. However, the outbreak of World War I in 1914 prevented the Act from being passed. The impact of the war on Ireland was immense, with the divide between families, neighbourhoods and friends […]
Davalynn Spencer | Especially for the News Leader Editor’s note: This week, writer Davalynn Spencer Norris Burkes is filling in. Back when flip phones were new, I worked as a police reporter, photographer, and religion page editor for Colorado’s The Cañon City Daily Record. Life was never dull. But I wanted to be a novelist. […]
