Caoilinn Hughes is an Irish poet and writer whose debut novel Orchid And The Wasp was published in 2018 to rave reviews. Her third and latest novel, The Alternatives, might be her best yet, and this week she sits down with Michael to discuss it. 

Reading list:

Gathering Evidence, Caoilinn Hughes, 2014

Orchid And The Wasp, Caoilinn Hughes, 2018

The Wild Laughter, Caoilinn Hughes, 2020

The Alternatives, Caoilinn Hughes, 2024

Enter Ghost, Isabella Hammad, 2023

Long Island Compromise, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, 2024

You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. 

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Guest: Caoilinn Hughes

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