Readers, have your say: What were your favourite books of 2017?

We want to hear about the titles that impressed you most this year and why


This weekend, more than 30 of Ireland’s leading writers and critics share their thoughts on their favourite books of 2017 in The Irish Times. Now we would like to hear from you. What have been the best books published this year, in your view?

In no more than 200 words, tell us about the book or books that have impressed you most, whether it’s a novel, short story collection, memoir, history book or a range of titles.

A selection of responses may be published on irishtimes.com over Christmas.

Thank you.