Rec League

Claire Keegan

Small Things Like These

Small Things Like These

12 people recommend this

Recommended by

  • James Kylstra
    James KylstraFirst to rec

    “A very short, gripping novel set in Ireland in the 1980s. Shouldn't take you more than three or four hours to read. Well worth it.”

    4
  • Landon Groves
    Landon Groves

    “This book is just shy of 120 pages. Do yourself a favor and read it on a rainy afternoon”

    7
  • Sarah Beck
    Sarah Beck

    “All CLaire Keegan's novellas, but this one was my first.”

    4
  • Clare Moore
    Clare Moore

    “January 2026 Read”

    3
  • Etta
    Etta

    “Such a beautiful book. A masterpiece about a dark topic - the Magdalene Laundries. Sparely and perfectly told.”

    3
  • Phoebe Ward
    Phoebe Ward
    3
  • Aya C
    Aya C

    “Don’t underestimate the power of this short book”

    2
  • Brigid
    Brigid

    “Heartwrenching and also Christmas”

    1
  • Ariana
    Ariana

    “Started this when I went to bed, couldn't close my eyes before finishing it.”

  • Megan
    Megan
  • Paul
    Paul
  • Circle of Friends x Rec League
    Circle of Friends x Rec League

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