Nesting by Roisín O’DonnellRoisín O’Donnell’s novel was the first book I read this year and it stayed with me throughout the year. The story is achingly real for so many women, which makes this book all the more important, and incredibly sad. With its extraordinary writing, and ability to create tension, fear, and claustrophobia, it’s hard to believe this is O’Donnell’s debut novel. It’s no surprise Nesting was named Novel of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. Chaos Theory is a feelgood book with plenty of laughs, with likeable characters and real connections — between humans and robots.

Source: Irish Examiner January 02, 2026 15:02 UTC