Meet renowned authors this weekend at Blessington Library: Michael Harding (Hanging with the Elephant) and Julie Parsons talks about her latest crime thriller 'The Therapy House'.

Micheal Harding, renowned writer and raconteur on ‘The Art of the Memoir’ will be at Blessington Library for two events this weekend. Micheal’s latest book, ‘On Tuesdays, I’m a Buddhist’, was an instant bestseller and of course, we all know his name from ‘Hanging With the Elephant’! Check him out tonight at 8pm in Blessington Library, over Dunnes Stores.

Tomorrow morning, Saturday 12 May, why not join Memoir Workshops with Micheal. No experience necessary, booking essential, 11am-1pm.

Tomorrow, Kildare Post Editor, Rose Barrett O'Donoghue will have the pleasure of facilitating ‘In Conversation with Julie Parsons’, winner of the 2017 Irish Independent Crime Book of the Year.

"Julie’s last book, 'The Therapy House' after a break of 9 years received great acclaim and it wasn’t writer’s block that had kept her from the top of the bestsellers – it was simply being the only sibling based in Ireland, her life dramatically changed when her mother took ill and dementia took over. Ms Parsons found herself in the situation as the main carer/confidante/support to her mother whose mental health was rapidly deteriorating… it’s a scenario many of you can relate to".

“But last year, the publication of The Therapy House shows 'Parsons at her subtle, psychologically best. Well worth the wait” wrote the Irish Times and I, for one, am looking forward to rmeeting the author of this wonderful thriller.

“The Therapy House is clever, beautifully written and thoughtful. It's a crime thriller, yes, and a very satisfactory one, but you walk away with big questions about history and the nature of forgiveness. Ireland's violent past - both ancient and more modern - is a strong theme, but worn lightly enough that it doesn't crush the action” wrote the Irish Times.

Throw in Micheal McLoughlin, a character in her earlier books, an underlying child abuse story, and what Parsons describes as “our ambivalence to cruelty”, and you have a cracking great read….. Join us tomorrow on May 12 at Blessington Library at 2.30pm. See contact details below - if you’re interested, do ring the library now and book a place!

Telephone 045 891740 or email [email protected]. Bookings at Eventbrite and Blessington Library. See updates on Facebook @WayWithWordsWicklow or see www.waywithwords.ie