Monday, March 19, 2018

Author Spotlight: Maeve Binchy

In honor of St. Patrick's Day and celebrations of Irish culture this past weekend, we are highlighting one of Ireland's most popular and beloved modern writers: Maeve Binchy.

Maeve Binchy was born on May 28 1939 in the Dalkey suburb of Dublin, Ireland. She died in 2012. Throughout her life she wrote novels, plays, short stories, and newspaper columns. She is known for her well developed characters and descriptions of small town life in Ireland. Her writing is full of humorous touches and beautiful moments that will bring tears to your eyes. When reading her books you feel like you are there with her characters as they move through life's ups and downs.

For more information about Maeve Binchy, visit her website at http://maevebinchy.com/ or read her Maeve Binchy: The Biography by Piers Dudegon.

Many of Maeve Binchy's books are also available as eBooks or eAudio. Download the Libby app or browse on OverDrive to get started downloading to your device. Here is a list of her short stories and novels available at our library.


Short Stories Collections
Full House
London Transports
This Year Will Be Different and Other Stories
The Return Journey
A Few of the Girls


Novels
Light a Penny Candle
The Lilac Bus
Echoes
Firefly Summer
The Silver Wedding
Circle of Friends
The Copper Beech
The Glass Lake
Evening Class
Tara Road
Scarlet Feather
Quentins
Nights of Rain and Stars
Whitethorn Woods
Heart and Soul
Minding Frankie
A Week in Winter
Chestnut Street
Sister Caravaggio

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