Lucky Must-Reads: St. Patrick’s Day Book Recs

ByLiteraria Luminaria
Lucky Must-Reads: St. Patrick's Day Book Recs

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Journey to the rolling green hills and lively traditions of Ireland with our curated selection of St. Patrick’s Day reads! These books capture the spirit of the holiday, whether by exploring the rich historical background of St. Patrick himself, the vibrant culture of Ireland, or a number of other elements tied to the day.

So, pour yourself a pint of Guinness and settle into a book where legends come to life and the legacy of St. Patrick’s enduring influence is realized.

The Emerald Isle awaits!
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A Brief History of Ireland A Brief History of Ireland  History, Irish Literature By: Richard Killeen Publication: 24 January 2012
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A History of Ireland in 250 Episodes A History of Ireland in...  History, Irish Literature By: Jonathan Bardon Publication: 4 September 2009
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Angela’s Ashes Angela’s Ashes  Memoir By: Frank McCourt Publication: 3 October 2005
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Brooklyn Brooklyn  Historical Fiction By: Colm Toibin Publication: 5 May 2009
 Amazon.com
Circle of Friends Circle of Friends  Irish Literature By: Maeve Binchy Publication: 29 May 2009
 Amazon.com
Devil of Dublin Devil of Dublin  Romance, Suspense By: B.B. Easton Publication: 22 September 2022
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Fiona’s Luck Fiona’s Luck  Children's Literature, Irish Literature By: Teresa Bateman Publication: 15 January 2007
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How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe How the Irish Saved Civilization:... By: Thomas Cahill Publication: 1 February 1996
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How to Catch a Leprechaun How to Catch a Leprechaun  Children's Literature By: Adam Wallace Publication: 2 February 2016
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Irish Irish  Romance, Suspense By: Brittanee Nicole Publication: 18 October 2023
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Irish Eyes Irish Eyes  Historical Fiction By: Hope C. Tarr Publication: 7 December 2023
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Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato: An Irish Folktale Jamie O’Rourke and the Big...  Children's Literature, Folklore By: Tomie dePaola Publication: 20 February 1992
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No Strangers Here No Strangers Here  Mystery, Thriller By: Carlene O'Connor Publication: 25 October 2022
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Out of Ireland Out of Ireland  Historical Fiction By: Marian O'Shea Wernicke Publication: 25 April 2023
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Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase Pete the Cat: The Great...  Children's Literature By: James Dean Publication: 15 January 2019
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Sanctuary: The True Story of an Irish Village, a Man Who Lost His Way, and the Rescue Donkeys That Led Him Home Sanctuary: The True Story of...  Memoir By: Patrick Barrett Publication: 22 March 2022
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St. Patrick of Ireland: A Biography St. Patrick of Ireland: A...  Biography By: Philip Freeman Publication: 1 March 2005
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The Call The Call  Fantasy By: Peadar O'Guilin Publication: 30 August 2016
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The Forbidden Truths of Grace O’Malley The Forbidden Truths of Grace...  Historical Fiction By: M.K. Moulton Publication: 12 October 2021
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The Hounds of the Mórrígan The Hounds of the Mórrígan  Fantasy, Irish Literature By: Pat O'Shea Publication: 5 June 2003
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The Irish Girl The Irish Girl  Historical Romance By: Santa Montefiore Publication: 27 September 2016
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The Irish Princess The Irish Princess  Historical Fiction By: Elizabeth Chadwick Publication: 12 September 2019
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The Lost Girls of Irelannd The Lost Girls of Irelannd  Romance By: Susanne O'Leary Publication: 5 May 2021
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The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day The Night Before St. Patrick’s...  Children's Literature, Irish Literature By: Natasha Wing Publication: 22 January 2009
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The Secret Scripture The Secret Scripture  Historical Fiction By: Sebastian Barry
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The Story of Ireland: A History of the Irish People The Story of Ireland: A...  History, Irish Literature By: Neil Hegarty Publication: 13 March 2012
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The Story of St. Patrick’s Day The Story of St. Patrick’s...  Children's Literature By: Patricia A. Pingry Publication: 1 January 2013
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! There Was an Old Lady...  Children's Literature By: Lucille Colandro Publication: 1 January 2012
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Tipperary: A Novel of Ireland Tipperary: A Novel of Ireland  Historical Fiction By: Frank Delaney Publication: 6 November 2007
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TransAtlantic TransAtlantic  Historical Fiction By: Colum McCann Publication: 4 June 2013
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We Are the Brennans We Are the Brennans  Contemporary Fiction By: Tracey Lange Publication: 3 August 2021
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