I wanted to create a list of books that feel the same way Dermot Kennedy’s songs do to me, whether it is the quiet ache of heartbreak, the pull of longing, or the tenderness of love that lingers. Some choices are guided by overall atmosphere, while others connect more closely to specific lyrics that stayed with me.
Explanations provided. Beware of spoilers (notes added to spoiler-y explanations and the spoilers are hidden in a secondary dropdown.).
Books with * still need explanation added but have lyrics/small note
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