Irish Books
Christopher MurrayEach episode focuses on a single book to offer in-depth exploration of contemporary Irish writing, one of the the dominant presences in book shops, book groups, and writers’ festivals around the world. Guest experts on Irish culture join author and critic Chris Murray to explore the techniques, cultural resonances, and deeper meanings of the nation’s recent literature. Irish Books tackles prize wi... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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Apple Podcasts | #123 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #104 | Ireland/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  Belgium/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Denmark/Arts/Books |
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5. Frances Devlin-Glass
6. Christopher Morash
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