Small Things Like These

In February we will be reading Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

“It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church…”
New readers are always welcome. We usually discuss the book including themes and our thoughts about the book for about an hour and hang around for a drink if anyone fancies it. Please bring a pound to cover running costs if you can.