8 Fiction Books Set in Ireland for Your TBR List

Normal People by Sally Rooney

Follow the intricate relationship between Connell and Marianne as they navigate love and friendship from their school days in a small Irish town to university in Dublin.

Normal People by Sally Rooney

A young Irish woman, Eilis Lacey, emigrates to Brooklyn in the 1950s, where she finds work, love, and a new sense of self, only to be pulled back to her homeland.

The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne

Cyril Avery’s journey from 1940s Ireland to the present day, dealing with identity, love, and the societal changes in Ireland over the decades.

The Green Road by Anne Enright

The story of the Madigan family, spanning three decades and focusing on their matriarch Rosaleen and her four children, set against the backdrop of Ireland’s evolving landscape.

The Spinning Heart by Donal Ryan

A snapshot of a rural Irish community struggling with the aftermath of the economic collapse, told through the voices of its diverse and interconnected inhabitants.

The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney

A darkly comic tale of crime, redemption, and the underbelly of contemporary Cork, revolving around five misfits and their unexpected connections.

Room by Emma Donoghue

Inspired by true events, the story of a young boy, Jack, and his Ma, who have been held captive in a small room for years, and their journey to freedom and healing.

The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

A psychological thriller set in the Irish Midlands, where an English nurse is sent to observe a young girl who claims to survive without food, exploring themes of faith, doubt, and survival.