Literary Attractions in Dublin
Dublin is renowned for its links to the literary world. Authors such as Bram Stoker, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and Roddy Doyle all originate from here. Brooks Hotel is dedicated to promoting the arts and is close to many of Dublin's most notable literary attractions.
- The Cheaster Beatty Library: The Chester Beatty Library is located just a 7 minute walk from Brooks Hotel. You can view the route by clicking HERE. It is free to visit and features Manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and decorative arts.
- The Dublin Writers Museum: The Dublin Writers Museum is located about a 20 minute walk from Brooks Hotel. You can view the route by clicking HERE. This museum is a celebration of literature in Dublin. The museum hosts exhibitions, readings and has a children's literature room.
- The Book of Kells: The Book of Kells is located in Trinity College, just a 6 minute walk from Brooks Hotel. You can view the route by clicking HERE. The book of Kells is an ancient manuscript created by monks in the around the year 800. The book takes its name from the Abbey of Kells.
- MoLI – a museum of literature for the world’s greatest storytellers: MoLI is located in the historic UCD Newman House on St Stephen’s Green, only a 10-minute walk away from Brooks Hotel. Once there experience immersive exhibitions, view treasures from the National Library of Ireland, or relax amid the birdsong in their tranquil gardens and café.
Brooks’ Book of the Month
July 2024
Worth A Shot | By Amy Ewing
We are delighted to feature a Summer Romance by the New York Times Bestselling Author Amy Ewing.
Set on Inishmore Island, which is the escape that Cordelia James needs, a photographer with a massive social media following and a lucrative book deal. Following the death of her father she needs to get away and takes the opportunity to take a cozy cottage rent free in return to look after an elderly neighbour on the Island.
Niall O Connor who is nursing a broken heart has just returned to the Island from Dublin. A grumpy local Chef who has no interest in entertaining anyone least of all the American tourist who has landed on the Island.
A wild romantic story develops with the promise of hope, redemption and self-discovery at its core. A perfect summer read.
If you would like a copy of your own, it is available for sale on bookshops nationwide.
