Fiction

Since this came up yesterday...join us on Friday, 6 March, for First Fridays! The museum will be open late from 6pm until 9pm, with free admission and special events throughout the evening. * **While admission is free, booking is required:** https://moli.ie/events/first-fridays-september-2025 **Note: There doesn't seem to be that many tickets left.** 6\.30pm \| Talk **Michelle Browne** Artist and curator Michelle Browne discusses her performance-based and collaborative work. 8pm \| Reading **Dave Tynan** The Dublin author reads from his debut short story collection, *We Used to Dance Here*. 6\.00pm\-9\.00pm \| Exhibition **Happy Ever After: Falling in Love with Irish Romance Fiction** Discover our brand-new exhibition, which explores the forgotten history of Irish romance fiction – from Lady Morgan and Kate O’Brien to Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes. Visit before the exhibition closes on 20 March! We can meet downstairs at the cafe before the first and second performances and attend the talks together :)

Hi, all Independent Movie Lovers. You are invited meet at 7 pm, on Friday the 6th of March. This meeting is at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square, Dublin. We will discuss the film: **The Secret Agent** (2025), directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, who won the Best Director award at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for this movie, The Secret Agent. We will also discuss: **Memento** (2000), directed by Christopher Nolan. We will watch the movies independently, and meet for discussion on Friday the 6th of March, at 7 pm, at the Café on the ground floor of the Light House Cinema, Smithfield Square. **The Secret Agent** is showing at some Dublin cinemas, including the Savoy O'Connell St, and the IFI Eustace St, until Thursday the 26th of February. **Memento** is available for online rental on YouTube, Apple TV and Sky Store. Michael Sheeran

Escape to the breathtaking landscapes of Provence, South of France, for our Hiking, Yoga, and Wellness Retreat from March 6-10, 2026! Conquer epic trails, unwind with yoga in quirky spots, plunge into invigorating sea dips, paddle board along crystal waters, and savor wine & cheese pairings or kombucha masterclasses. Enjoy sauna sessions, group dinners bursting with flavor, and evenings of laughter, games, and serenity with massage tools and treats. All-inclusive bliss – including meals, drinks, activities, and transport. Forge authentic connections in a charming village setting. Spots are filling fast! Book now: [https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/mar62026](https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/mar62026)

A beautiful whiskey tasting event for single people age range 30-45. One Night. Real People. Zero Swiping. **For details on this event and to get your ticket, click on Eventbrite link:** https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/whiskey-tasting-singles-evening-age-range-30-45-tickets-1982118453652?aff=oddtdtcreator \*Early Bird tickets are sold out. **Important information:** Strict ticket event. Tickets will be scanned at check in. **Do not show up without an Eventbrite ticket.** Get your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/whiskey-tasting-singles-evening-age-range-30-45-tickets-1982118453652?aff=oddtdtcreator RSVPs are not a true representation of the people attending. By joining this event, you accept our T&Cs, check them out on our website: Yinyangevents.ie **[Follow us on Insta: Yinyangeventsireland](https://www.instagram.com/yinyangeventsireland/)**

Escape to the breathtaking landscapes of Provence, South of France, for our Hiking, Yoga, and Wellness Retreat from March 6-10, 2026! Conquer epic trails, unwind with yoga in quirky spots, plunge into invigorating sea dips, paddle board along crystal waters, and savor wine & cheese pairings or kombucha masterclasses. Enjoy sauna sessions, group dinners bursting with flavor, and evenings of laughter, games, and serenity with massage tools and treats. All-inclusive bliss – including meals, drinks, activities, and transport. Forge authentic connections in a charming village setting. Spots are filling fast! Book now: [https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/mar62026](https://eatsleeptrailrun.com/mar62026)

📚Reading books and discussing them are two distinct experiences! Conversations about books and sharing insights help us better appreciate literature and enrich our lives. Let's grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and discuss books we're currently reading or have recently enjoyed—whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. Bring your physical book or e-reader. There's no formal structure or agenda—just books and good conversation.💬 It's a perfect place to get book recommendations and rediscover your reading momentum if you've hit a slump. We welcome readers of all backgrounds and interests! ⚠️**Something Happened?** If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. Even if it seems minor, don't hesitate to reach out to me. 🔍 **How to find us?** * When I reach the venue, I'll leave a comment in the meetup where the group is seated. Normally, the booking is in my name, so you can ask the staff for the group. * If you're unable to find us, leave a comment in the meetup page. I'll be able to guide you. We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event! As an organizer, I'm always looking for feedback about the event and suggestions for new events, so feel free to suggest ideas to me. 💡 I look forward to seeing you all! 😊

This week we'll head to see The Bride! in Cineworld at 11:30am We'll meet outside the cinema from 11:15 (or inside if its raining) Book seats in row G to sit together. Afterwards we'll head to The Black Sheep pub for food and a chat. Looking forward to seeing you then!

Looking for some spiritual inspiration and conversation? Come and visit the Eckankar Book and Info Stand in the Blackrock Market, Blackrock, Co.Dublin. We're in the market on the second Sunday of every month from 11am until 5pm. We are happy to chat with you on most spiritual topics. Some of our books and booklets may help you with an issue you may be struggling with at the moment. If you'd like some inspiring wisdom, spin the wheel and receive a spiritual gift or a quote on a range of life's challenges.

Hello Everyone! Let's read something before coming to the event. It can be a few pages from a book, an article, a poem, an advertisement, a joke, a recipe, a quote, social media content - anything you find interesting. We meet and chat about it, as a starting point of conversation. Please feel free to bring books :)

Join us this International Women’s Day for a cozy, empowering brunch with a twist! *Her Shelf* is a feminist book roulette where stories are meant to be shared, not shelved forever. Bring a book by a woman (or feminist in spirit) that you’ve already read and loved. At brunch, we’ll pass our books forward, so everyone leaves with a new, surprise read—and a few new connections. This is about celebrating women’s voices, community, and the joy of passing stories hand to hand. Come for the brunch, stay for the conversation, leave with a book that once meant something to someone else. ✨ What to expect: * A relaxed brunch atmosphere * Feminist book roulette (bring one, take one) * Meaningful conversations & community vibes * A collective celebration of International Women’s Day All women are welcome. Come solo or bring a friend :) Magda & Srijata

Join us for a discussion of ***Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives* by Siddharth Kara** Here's the summary: An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation―and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining, as told through the testimonies of the Congolese people themselves. Activist and researcher Siddharth Kara has traveled deep into cobalt territory to document the testimonies of the people living, working, and dying for cobalt. To uncover the truth about brutal mining practices, Kara investigated militia-controlled mining areas, traced the supply chain of child-mined cobalt from toxic pit to consumer-facing tech giants, and gathered shocking testimonies of people who endure immense suffering and even die mining cobalt. Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery made today, the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. Roughly 75 percent of the world’s supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in sub-human conditions. Billions of people in the world cannot conduct their daily lives without participating in a human rights and environmental catastrophe in the Congo. In this stark and crucial book, Kara argues that we must all care about what is happening in the Congo―because we are all implicated. **Let’s meet at Caboose Commons in Fairfax to enjoy some good discussion and meet new friends.**

…Carroll, 304 pages [Physics] • Hardcover • Kindle • Audiobook • Library: https://fcplcat.fairfaxcounty.gov/search/title.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&pos=1&cn=611358 Check the How To Find Us section for Zoom Link **(Remember, the Zoom Link is different each month, do not bookmark)** ### Review Praise for Quanta and Fields: “Readers will be electrified by his discussion of wave functions, entanglement, fields, and so much more. From the most infinitesimal of subatomic particles to the seemingly vast infinities of the universe’s great expanse, Carroll’s latest inquiry illuminates, well, everything.” —Booklist "In that void between hand-wavy popular science and academic textbook, this modern, informative and engaging account of quantum physics ticks all the boxes. Carroll the Explainer at his very best." —Jim Al-Khalili ### About the Author Sean Carroll is Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University, and Fractal Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute. He is host of the Mindscape podcast, and author of From Eternity to Here, The Particle at the End of the Universe, The Big Picture, and Something Deeply Hidden. He has been awarded prizes and fellowships by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the American Institute of Physics, the Royal Society of London, and many others. He lives in Baltimore with his wife, writer Jennifer Ouellette.

North Bethesda Fiction Readers, put a hold on this page-turner NOW if you get your books from a public library. This is another work of historical fiction for us. In it, Lawhon "creates a stirring portrait of a real-life heroine." You can read the entire Kirkus Review [here](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/ariel-lawhon/the-frozen-river/). We will meet in the common area of a condominium association called The Gallery at White Flint: 11710 Old Georgetown Rd. The organizer will greet everyone at the entrance. If the seating at the fireplace across from the entrance is not appealing, we will convene in the organizer's home. The concierge will not likely be of much help, so if you are running late, please let the organizer know. There is metered parking across the street. There is ample parking at the Randolph Shopping Center, nearby: 12255 Nebel Street, Rockville.

**This talk has completely sold out in advance and no door tickets will be available. It also is being staged at Penn Social in DC on March 16th and plenty of tickets remain available for that date.** [Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“Terrors of Irish Fairylore,”** an introduction to Ireland’s strange and unsettling folkloric “Good People,” with Brittany Warman, former instructor at Ohio State University, co-founder of The Carterhaugh School of Folklore and the Fantastic, and co-author of the new book *Fairylore: A Compendium of the Fae Folk.* [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-irish-fairy-terrors](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/nv-irish-fairy-terrors) .] Today it is common to think of fairies as small, childlike, sparkly creatures with glittering wings and dresses made from flower petals. But the fae of traditional Irish folklore were no such things. Amoral, capricious, even malicious when they chose to be, the too-frequently forgotten fairies of times long past would, more often than not, haunt nightmares. Join Brittany Warman, a folklorist who has earned a devoted following among Profs and Pints fans, as she explores the darker side of Irish fairylore. The figures she'll discuss include: The Leanan-Sidhe, a vampiric fairy who gives artistic inspiration in exchange for your mortal spirit. The Dullahan, a fairy with a human spine for a whip and a habit of hurtling across fields in a death coach made from human skin. The Banshee, a mournful fairy whose cry signals a death in the family to which she's attached herself. Dr. Warman also will examine the surprising impact of fairy folklore on two classics of Irish Gothic literature, Oscar Wilde's *The Picture of Dorian Gray* and Bram Stoker's *Dracula.* It’s a talk that will remind you that the relationship between the Irish and the spooky stretches well beyond Halloween. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image: “The Banshee Appears,” an 1862 illustration by Robert Prowse (Wicklow Heritage / Public domain).

We will meet in the Janney parlor.

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