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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Small Things Like These

Book • 2020
Claire Keegan's "Small Things Like These" is a poignant novella set in rural Ireland during the 1980s.

It centers on Bill Furlong, a hardworking coal merchant, who discovers a disturbing secret that forces him to confront the injustices of his community.

The story unfolds with understated power, exploring themes of compassion, morality, and the enduring impact of the past.

Keegan's prose is both spare and deeply affecting, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy.

The novel's quiet intensity leaves a lasting impression, prompting reflection on the choices we make and the consequences that follow.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by
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Leigh Sales
as a beautifully written novella set in Ireland, exploring themes of kindness and social injustice.
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Jason Palmer
as the basis for the film adaptation "Small Things Like These"
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as a book club pick for parents feeling burned out.
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as a beautiful passage capturing the feeling every parent knows about their children.
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Ryan Holiday
as an example of how easily one can get caught up in the daily grind, even during precious moments.
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Ryan Holiday
, it was a book club book for The Painted Porch a couple months ago.
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as a short, perfect holiday book.
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in the context of a husband's moral dilemma and the importance of extending compassion beyond one's immediate family.
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Mentioned by Bill Evel as an incredible Irish writer whose work he recently discovered.
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Rebecca Manzoni
comme le roman adapté au film "Tu ne mentiras point".
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Rebecca Manzoni
comme l'auteure du roman adapté pour le film.
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Andrew Limbong
as Oprah's latest book club pick and a movie adaptation.
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Sarah Kanowski
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Claire Keegan
's 2022 novella, adapted into a film.
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