Clare author Gráinne O’Brien set to release debut novel

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The official launch will be on Friday, April 4 at 6pm

The debut novel by Clare native Gráinne O’Brien will be officially launched at Kennys on Friday, April 4 at 6pm, when she will be interviewed by bestselling author, Donal Ryan.

Gráinne O’Brien is the author of children's book A Limerick Fairytale, the founder of Rontu Literary Service and a bookseller at Kennys Bookshop.

She will be joined in conversation by Donal Ryan, the award winning Irish writer of The Spinning Heart, Heart, Be at Peace and The Queen of Dirt Island among others.

Solo is Gráinne’s debut novel and is a Young Adult novel written in verse. It follows teenager Daisy as she navigates the ups and downs of friendship, love and family. When her boyfriend suddenly breaks up with her, Daisy is left disconnected from her one true love - music. The novel will be published by Little Island on April 3.

A Kennys Exclusive Signed Limited Edition of Solo is available to pre-order now at Kennys. The only hardback edition of the book, this edition will have a bespoke wibalin cover and will be signed and numbered by the author. It is limited to just 600 copies.

To pre-order solo or to book a ticket for Gráinne O’Brien in conversation with Donal Ryan, visit HERE or contact Kennys Bookshop on 091-709350.

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