Small Things Like These

“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.”

“A short read that swept me to a different place and made me have an immediate soft spot for Furlong. I love Keegan’s writing and how she is able to take you on a character’s moral journey with such tenderness and humanness. Also loved Foster from Claire Keegan as well.”

“Simply lovely. This year will be my third Christmas reading it, and I’ve decided it’s going to be one of my personal traditions.”

“A novella you finish in one sitting but packs all the feels. Recommend reading around the holidays.”

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

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

“Read this based on this rec and loved it. Traumatic themes but very beautiful.”

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

“this + Foster by CK as well. Claire Keegan knows how to pack so much heart and soul and reckoning into a single sentence.”

“January 2026 Read”

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

“Heartwrenching and also Christmas”

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