This Year's Book

After years apart, the three Ryan sisters reunite for Thanksgiving at their Long Island family home, each carrying secrets and unresolved grief over the accident that killed a friend’s brother and ultimately led their brother Topher to take his own life. As old wounds, new romances, career crises, and family tensions collide, buried truths surface—and the sisters must find a way to forgive themselves and each other. 

Why The Irish Goodbye? 

• "O'Neill allows her entire cast of characters to exit on a beautiful, yet unresolved, note. Fans of writers from Maeve Binchy to Alice McDermott to J. Courtney Sullivan will relish this big-hearted novel." —Kirkus Reviews 

• "O'Neill, a poet and writing coach, brings her skills to her compelling debut...This melancholy yet loving novel is perfect for fans of Jennifer E. Smith's Fun for the Whole Family." —Booklist 

• The book is available in both regular and large print, ebook, and downloadable audiobook formats.

• The Long Island Reads 2027 Award Selection Event will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2027 at 2:00pm. 

Learn more about The Irish Goodbye and reserve your copy now:

Nassau County

Suffolk County

Long Island Reads takes place annually throughout the month of April. Many Nassau and Suffolk County libraries feature Long Island Reads programs and book discussions.

For more information contact:

Suffolk co-chair: Mara Zonderman / maraz@westhamptonlibrary.org

Nassau co-chair: Deborah Kinirons / dkinirons@uniondalelibrary.org