“Cider Country” by Paul Laverty – book review

The funniest book I read last year was a short novella called Man Overbored by Paul Laverty – and he’s just released a new comic novella called Cider Country. As with Man Overbored, Cider Country is about a motley group of misfits – although instead of being on a sinking cruise ship, this time they’re working in an apple orchard for

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“Night Boat to Tangier” by Kevin Barry – book review

Basic plot: Two aging gangsters wait – and wait – and then wait some more while menacing strangers – at a Spanish port in the hope of finding a runaway daughter who they adore. While waiting, they reminisce on their many adventures and mistakes Mini review: Night Boat to Tangier has been widely acclaimed, become a bestseller, and

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