Annemarie McCarthy
@annemariemccarthy.bsky.social
Senior Destination Editor for Lonely Planet covering France, Spain and Portugal
Constant reader, occasional writer
Fiction has appeared in Aimsir Press and The Amazine
she/her
Constant reader, occasional writer
Fiction has appeared in Aimsir Press and The Amazine
she/her
Saou Ichikawa's Hunchback is a worthy addition to the Booker this year. Make it mandatory reading because a) it's extraordinary & b) it will take 3 hours tops. My only complaint is I wanted a full length novel and it's basically a short story but still, wow. And the translation is incredible!
April 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Saou Ichikawa's Hunchback is a worthy addition to the Booker this year. Make it mandatory reading because a) it's extraordinary & b) it will take 3 hours tops. My only complaint is I wanted a full length novel and it's basically a short story but still, wow. And the translation is incredible!
And we’re off!
March 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
And we’re off!
This BEAST of a new edition came to my door yesterday. Lots of fantastic local writers on this with world class expertise. Perfect for anti-algorithm travel ❤️
The nails are just a flex but I accept compliments on them too.
The nails are just a flex but I accept compliments on them too.
March 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This BEAST of a new edition came to my door yesterday. Lots of fantastic local writers on this with world class expertise. Perfect for anti-algorithm travel ❤️
The nails are just a flex but I accept compliments on them too.
The nails are just a flex but I accept compliments on them too.
Buckets of fun with this one - Henry VIII's 6 queens reimagined in a polygamous marriage that wields and strengthens a pagan god's magic. Naturally, Queen Boleyn stirs up some trouble #SixWildCrowns #NetGalley
March 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Buckets of fun with this one - Henry VIII's 6 queens reimagined in a polygamous marriage that wields and strengthens a pagan god's magic. Naturally, Queen Boleyn stirs up some trouble #SixWildCrowns #NetGalley
Dublin early mornings. Not pictured: the pervasive bang of weed
March 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Dublin early mornings. Not pictured: the pervasive bang of weed
Oman snapshot 📸
January 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Oman snapshot 📸
Last book of 2024 was a rare 5 star from me - atmospheric, medieval (alternate) historical fiction that managed to be a page turner.
January 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Last book of 2024 was a rare 5 star from me - atmospheric, medieval (alternate) historical fiction that managed to be a page turner.
Continuing my #netgalley roll with T. J. Martinson's Her New Eyes. Delightfully original: an older woman wakes up after an eye transplant with the memories and mannerisms of Marilyn Monroe. Everyone is delighted - apart from her and her husband - as she gets gradually replaced #booksky
December 30, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Continuing my #netgalley roll with T. J. Martinson's Her New Eyes. Delightfully original: an older woman wakes up after an eye transplant with the memories and mannerisms of Marilyn Monroe. Everyone is delighted - apart from her and her husband - as she gets gradually replaced #booksky
Finished Persepolis yesterday. A wonderful way to get across a weighty memoir.
December 22, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Finished Persepolis yesterday. A wonderful way to get across a weighty memoir.
Really loved this upcoming title from Fiona Melrose - Even Beyond Death (out Feb 2025). It's tough to write about love, even tougher to be sentimental but this managed it while still being hilarious, tragic and ultimately uplfiting. The narration is impeccably charming #evenbeyonddeath #netgalley
December 4, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Really loved this upcoming title from Fiona Melrose - Even Beyond Death (out Feb 2025). It's tough to write about love, even tougher to be sentimental but this managed it while still being hilarious, tragic and ultimately uplfiting. The narration is impeccably charming #evenbeyonddeath #netgalley
Getting stuck into this 😍
December 3, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Getting stuck into this 😍
Crackling upcoming debut from Jessie Elland (May 2025). Downton Abbey crossed with gothic horror, loved the ornate prose and off kilter similies. Short & intense - this won't be for everyone but it was for me. Buckets of personality, not your usual MFA fare.
On a side note - bring back the novella!
On a side note - bring back the novella!
November 20, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Crackling upcoming debut from Jessie Elland (May 2025). Downton Abbey crossed with gothic horror, loved the ornate prose and off kilter similies. Short & intense - this won't be for everyone but it was for me. Buckets of personality, not your usual MFA fare.
On a side note - bring back the novella!
On a side note - bring back the novella!