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# Summer Reading

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Summer Reading

Catastrophe's Sharon Horgan has curated the top 10 perfect books to bring on your holidays

Two Irish authors feature on her desert island list.

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Jul 4th 2018, 5:30 PM

on the shelf

All the books you need to read this year

Books, books, books. And more books.

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Aug 2nd 2014, 10:30 AM

Bookworm

David Cameron chooses Irish novel Skippy Dies as his summer read

The British Prime Minister has picked Paul Murray’s book to bring on holidays with him.

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Aug 4th 2011, 10:15 PM

Summer Reading

Pope reveals his recommended summer reading... yes, it’s the Bible

If people are looking for a challenging read, says Pope Benedict XVI, then why not bring a copy of the Bible on holiday?

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Aug 3rd 2011, 1:20 PM