The Greatest Irish Nonfiction Books Since 1970
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 407 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1247 | Selected Stories | William Trevor | 1992 | Irish | English | |
| 6703 | We Don’t Know Ourselves | Fintan O'Toole | 2021 | Irish | English | |
| 8095 | Country Girl | Edna O'Brien | 2012 | Irish | English | |
| 10854 | Surrender | Bono | 2022 | Irish | English | |
| 12571 | Under the Eye of the Clock | Christopher Nolan | 1987 | Irish | English | |
| 12571 | The Complete Letters Of Oscar Wilde | Oscar Wilde | 2000 | Irish | English | |
| 12571 | Poems Of Paul Muldoon | Paul Muldoon | 1986 | Irish | English | |
| 12571 | A Fanatic Heart | Edna O'Brien | 1974 | Irish | English | |
| 12571 | Independent Spirit | Hubert Butler | 1990 | Irish | English | |
| 12571 | I Was A Stranger | Sir John Winthrop Hackett | 1977 | Irish | Unknown | |
| 12571 | Are You Somebody? | Nuala O'Faolain | 1996 | Irish | English |