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Fun Facts Friday: Brian Moore
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Fun Facts Friday: Brian Moore

Man of la BookAugust 25, 2023

Brian Moore was an Irish novelist and screenwriter. He is known for novels describing life in Northern Ireland during World War II.

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Book Review: Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono
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Book Review: Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono

Man of la BookFebruary 28, 2023

When Surrender by Bono was published, I knew it was a must-read for me. I immediately took a liking to the format, 40 chapters each one relates to a U2 song

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Fun Facts Friday: George Moore
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Fun Facts Friday: George Moore

Man of la BookFebruary 24, 2023

George Moore was an Irish novelist, poet, critic, and writer. Mr. Moore is often said to be the great modern Irish novelist, known for his book Esther Waters

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Book Review: Jerusalem by Alan Moore
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Book Review: Jerusalem by Alan Moore

Man of la BookFebruary 2, 2023

While I certainly enjoyed reading much of it, I thought that after 1,200+ pages, that the ending was rushed, with three minor characters closing it.

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Jerusalem by Alan Moore – Round the Bend
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Jerusalem by Alan Moore – Round the Bend

Man of la BookJanuary 19, 2023

But then, a strange thing happened – I started to enjoy this chapter very much. Especially when I figure out the meanings and the playfulness of the words

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Book Review: Foster by Claire Keegan
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Book Review: Foster by Claire Keegan

Man of la BookSeptember 20, 2022

A young Irish girl is sent to live in a foster home in rural Ireland by her larger Irish family. She does not know when she’ll return home.

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Fun Facts Friday: Mark McGarrity
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Fun Facts Friday: Mark McGarrity

Man of la BookJuly 22, 2022

Mark McGarrity was an American writer who wrote mysteries under the pen name Bartholomew Gill. Most of Mr. McGarrity’s novels featured detective Peter McGarr.

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Book Review: Her Secret War by Pam Lecky
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Book Review: Her Secret War by Pam Lecky

Man of la BookJanuary 10, 2022

Sara Gillepsie is her family’s sole survivor after a Nazi bombing. Leaving her home in Ireland, she goes to work in England helping the war effort.

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Book Review: 1000 Perfect Weekends
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Book Review: 1000 Perfect Weekends

Man of la BookNovember 8, 2021

1,000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe is another addition in the National Geographic Society books to inspire and educate.

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Book Review: Walking With Ghosts by Gabriel Byrne
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Book Review: Walking With Ghosts by Gabriel Byrne

Man of la BookDecember 7, 2020

Walking With Ghosts by Gabriel Byrne is a memoir by the famous Irish actor. Mr. Byrne is an award-winning actor, who has been in over 80 productions.

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