UK Literary Luvvies #3 Logistical reasons mean the only recommendations I have are Greek cleaning products

[Goujon]

Oh yes I really agree with you. Love Megan Nolan. And if anybody wants to read an amazing book by a non literary luvie, whom also happens to be Irish, I would direct you to Trespasses by Louise Kennedy.

Eimear Ryan is another one, complete opposite of a luvvie. Fabulous writer

Louise O'Neill is very close to being a luvvie. Has been on Sentimental Garbage, but I think she seems a bit more considered and self aware than the garden-variety luvvie.

Sorry is this a thread hijack!!

 

[Ashling]

Eimear Ryan is another one, complete opposite of a luvvie. Fabulous writer

Louise O'Neill is very close to being a luvvie. Has been on Sentimental Garbage, but I think she seems a bit more considered and self aware than the garden-variety luvvie.

Sorry is this a thread hijack!!

Completely agree. And sorry for starting the thread hijack. I will shut up now!

 

[Goujon]

Completely agree. And sorry for starting the thread hijack. I will shut up now!

Hey, I was right there with you hun!

 

[Fish & Chips]

Oh yes I really agree with you. Love Megan Nolan. And if anybody wants to read an amazing book by a non literary luvie, whom also happens to be Irish, I would direct you to Trespasses by Louise Kennedy.

Oooh that’s in my bedside table. I’ve just finished Maggie O’Farrell’s “This Must be the place” which I enjoyed a lot!
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Thanks for the recommendations above, will check them out

 

[soph30]

Daisy Buchanan is filth

 

[jenmarks]

I think that wins a prize for the least sexy thing I've ever read.

 

[soph30]

I am eating my eighth lobster roll

 

[GeminiMoon]

Which book is it??

 

[soph30]

Which book is it??

Insatiable, about a woman who gets looped into sex parties I thought it would be quite funny and Dolly-esque but it’s rather intense

 

[nigelwiththebrie]

Daisy Buchanan is filth

One entry for the bad sex in fiction awards, coming right up!

 

[sheleg]

Well that’s put me off my supper, and no mistake!

 

[griddlebonnet]

Just saw Kat Brown’s stories this morning - what’s happening with Unbound? Aren’t they connected to the Backlisted Pod? (Which I enjoy)

 

[charlotteyork]

Will anyone be reading Coco Mellor's new book?

 

[Carapop]

Will anyone be reading Coco Mellor's new book?

It’s been read and it’s beautiful. Highly recommend.

 

[handunderchin]

Caroline has heartily recommended Emma Straub’s book This Time Tomorrow - can anyone give me an unbiased review please?

 

[Love_hate_small_town]

Who has said duck all about what is happening in Gaza? Seriously. They have such big platforms. I know not everyone wants to hear about it all the time and it’s overwhelming but even to direct to a relevant charity or reference ing how, just doing one action might make a difference. Bella Mackie has been consistently vocal. Seen nothing from dolly. I know she doesn’t always run her page but it’s an unfollow. Same for ED. They are literally beheading babies but sure, keep on talking about how Mother’s Day triggers you.

 

[emeraldopal]

Caroline O'D has been good on this (the Irish connection?) she put me onto Sims for Gaza which is a great initiative - bought and donated two SIMs so far. Fully agree with disappointment at silence of others especially Dolly

 

[Londongirl89]

Pandora was doing a Gaza fundraiser on her insta, not sure if it’s still there.

Dolly’s best friend Farley is Jewish, maybe she doesn’t want to upset people with Israeli connections.

 

[sheleg]

Have any of them demanded the release of the Israeli hostages or condemned October 7?

 

[soph30]

Yeah I’m not sure they need to get into politics (and neither do we on this thread) They have to play to an audience after all so best not alienate some of them