Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon Review

In this episode, we dig into Glorious Exploits—the witty, inventive, and widely celebrated debut that won your vote in our book club poll. Expect laughs, analysis, and plenty of admiration for Lennon’s bold storytelling.

We’re also joined by this week’s special guest Bookie, Mᴀɪʀᴇ́ᴀᴅ Hᴇᴀʀɴᴇ (@mairead.hearne), who shares her thoughts on why this book has captured so much attention.

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📖 Confessions by Catherine Airey – Full review episode coming soon.

🌊 Eden’s Shore Read-Along – Starting this Wednesday, we’re launching a special chapter-by-chapter series, unpacking Oisín Fagan’s dense and ambitious novel in detail. This will run every Wednesday, ending with an exclusive interview with the author himself.
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🏆 Booker Prize 2025 Shortlist – Once the list is revealed in September, we’ll be reading and reviewing all six books in six weeks.

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