Exciting Times: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021 by Naoise Dolan Groundswell Speaker 2024 Tracking the lives of two

Tracking the lives of two brothers in changing times - from illicit cans of lager in 70s sitting rooms to ecstasy in 90s raves - O Brother is a tender

Planning the celebration brings further complications for the Marte family

So she is delighted when the shelter rescues a deaf kitten that needs to be kept indoors

as well as his journey towards physical recovery and the healing that was made possible by the love and support of his wife

Exciting Times: Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2021 by Naoise Dolan Groundswell Speaker 2024 Tracking the lives of two'The book of the summer Kept me rapt until the final page' THE TIMES 'A sharp, smart, witty modern love story. I loved it' David Nicholls, author of ONE DAY When you leave Ireland aged 22 to spend your parents' money, it's called a gap year. When Ava leaves Ireland aged 22 to make her own money, she's not sure what to call it, but it involves: a badly paid job in Hong Kong, teaching English grammar to rich children; Julian, who likes to spend money on