It can be a bit difficult to find something that is well regarded, and covers the full breadth of the famine across the country. Most Irish bookshops only have a handful, and often they were very local in subject matter. But I was surprised to find that there are relatively few books available. Obviously an Irish bookshop would be a better place to get books on that subject. But I do love going into a book shop and picking up, and skimming, and coming away with 5 or 6 treasures to add to the stack on my bedside locker.įor a while I have wanted to do some reading about the Great Famine in Ireland in the 1840s. Though they can be expensive, and the selection is never as good. It is not too hard to get English language books in Sweden. And when I come out I am slightly more stressed about my luggage allowance for the return trip as I may will have a few extra kilos to carry with me. One of my pleasures when back in Ireland is wander around some book shops for an hour or two.
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