Words On The Street 2013

I *adore* being asked to do things that are completely outside my brief when it comes to my job. In the last few months I’ve been an artist, a book Continue reading →

Hugh Howey’s “Shift”

Finished. It’s the prequel to Wool (I reviewed that earlier in the year). Suffice to say that if you liked the first, this will be right up your street. He Continue reading →

My BGE Book Club Review!

(Originally from the Bord Gais Energy Book Club website) First impressions are crucial for me when it comes to a new book, particularly one I stumble across in a bookstore. Continue reading →

I *LOVE* Post!

This arrived from the lovely Natalie in Random House UK. That’s my weekend sorted, so…

Some Days Are Better Than Others

I meant to mention this here when it happened and then promptly forgot Mine and Cormac’s eggs were finally sold as part of The Big Egg Hunt… My egg went for €1800 to Golden Continue reading →

The “To Be Read” Shelf

I’ve had a few conversations with people over the last few months about “to be read” shelves and piles. Some people are religious about not buying any more than they Continue reading →

A personal statement from Iain Banks

I have no idea why I feel as if someone has just punched me in the stomach. That he’s not even 60? That it’s so sudden? That I like his Continue reading →

A Month Without Alcohol

And there it is. April. The end of the month (sort of) without alcohol. For those not keeping tabs, I was asked by Spunout.ie at the beginning of March to Continue reading →

Currently Reading

Iain M Banks, Alain De Botton, Janet Cameron

You might have seen me writing here recently that I was reading Iain M. Banks for the first time: http://rickoshea.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/currently-reading-14/ Briefly, just to say that he was brilliant, brilliant beyond Continue reading →