Recs if you like The Dead...

Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.

Victorians would tell ghost stories on Christmas Eve, a practice dating back to Yule. This list includes titles perfect to recount over a fire with roasted chestnuts.

Alternative Xmas reading — think downbeat stories, family dysfunction, holiday loneliness, seasonal depression, black comedy. There's a gift from me to you under the tree in the comments.

Other winter-holiday books welcome as long as they're cranky!

Is your cynicism chronic? Check out my list Bleakness Is My Weakness...

classics literature written by irish writers

For the gurlies that want to read more classics but finish in a day

A list of books and stories that Ali Smith mentions in her own books and stories. I love Smith’s work and have only just thought to do this! I will update as I read and would appreciate input on any writings she’s mentioned that I’ve missed 🙏