Many book clubs work on the premise that it’s good to read books you wouldn’t ordinarily read. At The Company of Books we understand that there are people who only want, or have time, to read what actually interests them, and who would like to get together with a group of people to discuss that …
As part of this year’s Ranelagh Fest, Dermot Healy is in conversation with James Ryan on Wednesday 14 September. The poet, novelist and playwright will read from his latest novel, Long Time, No See. The event will be held at Sandford Park School, Sandford Rd., Ranelagh and starts at 8pm. Tickets will be on sale at the door, priced …
The Company of Books are proud to sponsor John Banville’s appearance as part of the 2010 Ranelagh Arts Festival. John Banville will discuss his writing with arts broadcaster and playwright Vincent Woods on Wednesday 29 September. Banville, whose novels include The Booker winning The Sea, Shroud, The Book of Evidence and The Inifinties, also writes …
Poet Anthony Cronin will read from his new collection The Fall at Scoil Bhride tomorrow, Wednesday 14th July at 8.15pm. ‘An Evening of Poetry and Music’ has been organised by the Ranelagh Arts Festival and in addition to Cronin, features musicians Donal Lunny and Jimmy MacCarthy. Tickets are 10 euro and are available from the Ranelagh …