TheIrishBookReview.com is a new website dedicated to bringing the United States up-todate information and reviews of the latest and bestselling books from Ireland.
With co-operation from some of Ireland’s bestselling authors and leading publishers,
The Irish Book Review provides not only news and reviews of the latest Irish published
books available in the US, but also regular articles on a variety of topics to appeal to all
book lovers from the authors.
The Irish in America have long had a demand for the culture and comforts of Ireland,
from Irish food to Irish news; however there has not been a platform for bringing
information about the latest Irish books until now. The Irish Book Review maintains
close connections with the US distributors of Irish published books and the publishers, to
ensure that the latest titles are available to the US audience.
Ireland produces scores of high quality titles in all categories each year, yet these titles
gather little awareness across the ocean due to a lack of contacts, and rely solely on word
of mouth. The Irish Book Review was created to provide a platform for readers to learn
about the latest books, and to build relationships with the media and other outlets, so that
the Irish in America don’t miss out on Ireland’s bestsellers.
In addition to news, The Irish Book Review provides a place for lovers of Irish literature
and history to learn more, and even connect with the authors. Author participation is a
key element of the site, bringing fascinating articles from a variety of writers, such as
Tom Mahon, author of Decoding the IRA, and William McKee, author of the bestselling
Governor – Inside the Maze. As the list of authors grows, it provides a haven of interest,
which is constantly changing and even shedding light on many areas with their exclusive
topics. Readers can even contact the authors through The Irish Book Review, to ask
questions, and further educate themselves.
The Irish Book Review was founded by Liam Moroney, a Cork born former employee of
some of Ireland’s leading publishing houses; Gill & Macmillan, The O’Brien Press and
Mercier Press. Following a marketing degree in Cork Institute of Technology, Liam
moved to New York in 2008 to work as a marketer for their US distributor, The James
Trading Group. According to Liam, “I started The Irish Book Review because, while
there is a clear demand for high quality Irish books on true Irish interest topics, there is
little awareness, and virtually no access to this information, and the US market deserves
better than that.”
