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Dubliners: Joys of Reading 📚✨
Welcome to Dubliners, a cozy haven for those who find solace in stories. Here, we come together not just to read, but to immerse ourselves in the narratives that shape our lives. Each book becomes a doorway, and our vibrant discussions transform into journeys through the realms of fiction and non-fiction, blending imagination with our shared experiences.
As the day unfolds, we venture into Dublin’s literary heartbeat, attending book launches, engaging plays, poetry slams and irrestible conversations. A great time!
Join us at Dubliners, where each story enriches our bond and invites you into a community that celebrates the joy of reading together! 📚
Group Photo by Eugenio Mazzone on Unsplash
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Ulysses: Episode 17 - IthacaBartley’s Bar, Dublin
Episode 17 - Ithaca
Join us as we embark on an exciting journey through James Joyce’s Ulysses! Our goal is to read a few episodes each month, aiming to complete the entire book before the next Bloomsday, June 16, 2025. While reading Ulysses can be a challenging and laborious task, your sheer motivation and determination will make it worthwhile. I believe the effort and time invested will enrich your understanding and appreciation of this literary masterpiece! 😊
As you read, consider visiting the iconic locations in Dublin that inspired Joyce’s work!
The novel is divided into 18 episodes (or chapters). The earlier episodes are shorter, while the later ones tend to be more extensive, offering plenty of material for discussion.
About Ulysses by James Joyce
Set in Dublin on a single day—June 16, 1904—*Ulysses* follows the lives of Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom. Through a unique blend of stream-of-consciousness narrative and rich symbolism, Joyce explores the mundane and profound aspects of everyday life. The novel parallels Homer’s Odyssey, weaving intricate themes of identity, love, and the search for meaning. Renowned for its experimental style and depth, Ulysses emerges as a groundbreaking work of modernist literature, capturing the complexity of human experience in a way that resonates long after the final page.Companion Materials
- Ulysses Guide: Provides a one-pager on how to read the book, maintained by Patrick Hastings, author of The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses. The site links to many more resources for reading.
- Joyce Project: Contains all the episodes online, with important phrases, words, and idioms linked to relevant descriptions and images.
I’m looking forward to engaging discussions in this reading series! You're highly welcome to join even if you're lagging behind in the episodes 😊
Let’s dive into Joyce’s world together! 📖✨ - 📘 The Stinging Fly Press: Celebrating 20 YearsThe Dublin Liberties Distillery, Dublin
🎟️ Free Event, Ticket Essential | Website
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of The Stinging Fly Press, publishers of this year’s One Dublin One Book choice and landmark short-story collections from writers such as Colin Barrett, Kevin Barry, Wendy Erskine, Nicole Flattery, Danielle McLaughlin, Sean O’Reilly and Cathy Sweeney. An engaging evening of readings and conversation will be moderated by arts journalist and broadcaster Paula Shields.
Notes
- Please say hello to the group when you arrive for the event.
- I will leave a comment when I arrive. So you can know where the group is seated.
- If you're unable to find the group, please leave a comment and we will help you find the group.
Looking forward to seeing you all 😊
- 🖼️ First Fridays at MoLI 🎟️The Commons at MoLI, Dublin
📔 🎵 Exploring the Art of the Journal, and a Reading with Live Biwa Music
Event Website, Entry: Free, booking required
📝 6:30pm | Discussion The Art of the Journal
Brendan Mac Evilly (Holy Show), Rita Hynes (The Library Project) and Órla Goodwin (Dublin Art Book Fair) in conversation with Tim Groenland for the Books & Their Makers podcast.
🎶 8:00pm | Reading & Music Clara Kumagai (reading) with Thomas Ranjo (biwa) 📚
The author of Catfish Rolling and Songs for Ghosts, reads alongside music on the Japanese biwa.
We will meet in the Café at 6:00 PM and you can grab dinner in the Café anytime between 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
✏️ Notes
- Once I arrive, I'll leave a comment where the group is seated. Look out for updates in the comments.
- Feel free to leave a comment if you're unable to find the group.
- We'll go for drinks after the meetup! Looking forward to seeing you all and discussions 😊 🍻
