"A Compendium of Irish Pints” by Ali Dunworth is the June 2024 selection for the IrishCentral Book Club. Each month, we will pick a new Irish book or a great book by an Irish author and celebrate the amazing ability of the Irish to tell a good story for the IrishCentral Book Club. Released in May 2024 by Irish publishing house Nine Bean Rows , Dunworth's debut book "A Compendium of Irish Pints" documents the history of our relationship with pints and is a homage to every type of pint occasion you can imagine - including the non-occasions.
Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! Of her debut book, Dunworth says: "'A Compendium of Irish Pints' is my attempt to capture some of the magic, the lore, the love and the craic of going for pints in Ireland. "I wanted to write about Irish pints as a cultural phenomenon but also write about pints and pubs in the way we actually talk about them and enjoy them. "From the pint's historic roots to how it’s become a cultural cornerstone in Ireland, it’s full of nostalgia, observations, facts, cosy pubs and clinking glasses.
"I hope it offers a snapshot of our current pint and pub culture while acknowledging the challenges our beloved pubs face in a changing landscape.” Back in April, Dunworth shared an extract of "A Compendium of Irish Pints" with IrishCentral - check it out here . Looking for Irish book recommendations or to meet with others who share your love for Irish literature? Join IrishCe.
