Heart, Be at Peace by Donal Ryan is DCU Book Club's featured book in January 2025. Donal joins us as special guest for an 'in conversation' event with Eugene Mc Nulty.
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About the Book
Acclaimed Irish author Donal Ryan will discuss his highly anticipated new novel Heart, Be at Peace is a highly anticipated novel from acclaimed Irish author Donal Ryan. Set in a small rural town a decade after the events of his Irish Book of the Decade-winning The Spinning Heart, this novel explores the lives of 21 unique characters, each dealing with the echoes of the past and the creeping challenges of the present. The peace of the community is fragile, as a new threat begins to pull at the heartstrings of a town still marked by its history.
‘Endlessly surprising and incredibly moving’ DAVID NICHOLLS
About the Author
Donal Ryan, originally from Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, is one of Ireland’s most acclaimed contemporary authors. Renowned for his compassionate storytelling and lyrical prose, Ryan has received numerous prestigious awards, including the European Union Prize for Literature and the Guardian First Book Award. His novels have been translated into over 20 languages and adapted for both stage and screen, solidifying his reputation as a literary force.
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