Books
Maine Irish Reads
Join us on the second Thursday of each month at the Maine Irish Heritage Center Library to discuss contemporary Irish books, both fiction and non-fiction, from the past 20 years. Meetings are free for members, and a $5 suggested donation for non-members. Books can be obtained through local libraries or purchased from our shop, where members save 10%. Your purchases support our programming. We look forward to seeing you!
May 2025
Maine Irish Reads "Trespasses" by Louise Kennedy
Maine Irish Reads "Trespasses" by Louise Kennedy
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy is a haunting, intimate portrait of ordinary lives upended by political violence. Set in 1975 near Belfast, the novel follows Cushla Lavery, a young Catholic woman living a quiet life split between her family’s pub and her job as a schoolteacher. But in a town riven by sectarian hatred, nothing stays quiet for long.
When Cushla falls i...
June 2025
Maine Irish Reads "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story" by Bono
Maine Irish Reads "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story" by Bono
"Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story" is a compelling memoir by Bono, the frontman of the legendary rock band U2. Released in November 2022, the book intertwines personal anecdotes and reflections with insights drawn from the band's music, featuring forty pivotal songs that have shaped his life and career. Through heartfelt storytelling, Bono explores themes of love, loss, faith, and activism, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his journey as an artist, a humanitarian, and a husband and father...
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September 19, 2024
