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If you liked Milkman, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:An emotional, cinematic doorstop of a novel that brilliantly covers Ireland’s fight for freedom - imperfect, yes, but utterly unforgettable if you want to feel history in your bones.
I recall with utter clarity the first great shock of my life. A scream came from the cottage next door. I rushed into the room, as familiar as my own home. The Larkin kids, Conor, Liam and Brigid, all... - #2
Save:Intense, immersive, and thought-provoking - The Cold Cold Ground is a standout police procedural with a unique setting and character. A little dark, sometimes dense, but absolutely recommended for those ready to dive into a turbulent time and place.
The riot had taken on a beauty of its own now. Arcs of gasoline fire under the crescent moon. Crimson tracer in mystical parabolas. Phosphorescence from the barrels of plastic bullet guns. A distant y... - #3
Save:A gorgeously written, heart-wrenching novel that brings the Troubles in Northern Ireland vividly to life - a must-read for fans of character-driven literary fiction, but the style and somber tone may not be for everyone.
- #4
Save:A beautifully written love letter to Ireland, perfect for those who adore history woven into a heartfelt narrative - just keep in mind it’s a leisurely, story-studded journey rather than a high-paced read.
At the vulnerable age of thirty, Robert Shannon lost his soul. Nothing is worse; no greater danger exists. Only sinners lose their souls, it's said, through the evil that they do. Not Robert Shannon.... - #5
Save:A brilliantly odd, darkly funny, and poignant novel that lingers like the echo of a grand piano in an abandoned ballroom - well worth reading if you like your history haunted and your humor bittersweet.
In those days the Majestic was still standing in Kilnalough at the very end of a slim peninsula covered with dead pines leaning here and there at odd angles. At that time there were probably yachts th... - #6
Save:A fast, funny, and uniquely Irish tale about the messy rise and fall of a soul band - perfect if you're up for snappy dialogue and don't mind a few swear words along the way.
Jimmy Rabbitte knew his music. He knew his stuff alright. You’d never see Jimmy coming home from town without a new album or a 12-inch or at least a 7-inch single. Jimmy ate Melody Maker and the NME e... Gripping, immersive, and deeply humane - Say Nothing is a must-read for true crime fans and history buffs, but go in expecting a sweeping exploration of a society torn apart, not just a murder mystery.
Jean McConville was thirty-eight when she disappeared, and she had spent nearly half her life either pregnant or recovering from childbirth. She brought fourteen children to term and lost four of them...- #8
Save:A gorgeous, melancholy literary journey through female friendship and Irish society - raw, honest, and worth discovering if you want something more than surface-level storytelling.
- #9
Save:A bold, witty, and poignant exploration of family, secrets, and self-discovery, 'Mr. Loverman' is a unique character portrait that’s equal parts fun and deeply moving. Great for fans of rich voices and real-life complexity.
Morris is suffering from that affliction known as teetotalism. Oh yes, not another drop of drink is goin’ pass his lips before he leaves this earth in a wooden box, he said just now when we was in the... - #10
Save:A balanced, accessible, and comprehensive introduction to the Troubles - must-read for newcomers or anyone wanting the big picture in clear language!
The Orange Order, a Protestant organisation viewed by Catholics as bigoted and anti-Catholic but regarded by most Protestants as an important guardian of their heritage, held an important place in pol...
