Edna O'Brien's most recommended books

We've asked 11,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by Edna O'Brien.

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Books like Country Girl

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Books like Down by the River

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Books like The Country Girls

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Books like Byron in Love

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Books like The Country Girls

Book lists with Edna O'Brien's books

6 authors created a book list with a book by Edna O'Brien as one of their picks.

• Ireland and the Irish
• Irish childhood
• Women in history challenging the limitations of gender
• Women who broke the rules—or new ground
• James' 3 favorite reads in 2023
• Mary's 3 favorite reads in 2023

Book lists connected to Edna O'Brien's books

125 authors created a book list connected to Edna O'Brien's books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Ireland in the 17th century
• Irish history and different aspects of it
• Policing, crime, and society in Ireland
• Irish fairytales, myths, and legends
• Genuinely reflect the time they are set in
• Lesser-known aspects of Irish history

Genres connected to Edna O'Brien's books

Topics connected to Edna O'Brien's books