«Il passato è così, vero? Credi di essertelo lasciato alle spalle, poi un giorno entri in una stanza e lo trovi lì ad aspettarti». Un irresistibile romanzo famigliare di desideri, solitudini e macerie senza fine ma, forse, con un inizio preciso. La famiglia Barnes è nei guai. La concessionaria di Dickie sta per fallire, ma lui, invece di affrontare la situazione, trascorre le giornate costruendo un bunker a prova di apocalisse. La moglie Imelda, nel frattempo, si è messa a vendere i gioielli su eBay, la figlia adolescente Cass, ex prima della classe, sembra voler sabotare la sua carriera scolastica e PJ, il figlio dodicenne, sta allestendo un piano per scappare di casa. Che cosa è andato storto per i Barnes, al punto da mandare tutto in rovina? Al tempo stesso affresco famigliare e ritratto della contemporaneità, “Il giorno dell’ape” è un indimenticabile tour de force pieno di umorismo e calore umano.
Paul Murray Libri
Paul Murray si è innamorato dello Zimbabwe vent'anni fa. Trascorre gran parte dell'anno in tour per il paese ed è un manager di un campo safari. Il suo lavoro gli offre una profonda visione del paesaggio e della cultura africana, che si riflette nella sua scrittura.






Behold, the Man
Series - Meet Messiah: A Simple Man's Commentary on John Part 1, Chapters 1-4
- 228pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
The perspective of John, Jesus's closest friend, offers a distinctive view of Jesus's character in this gospel. Through personal insights and a deep connection, the author presents a unique portrayal that highlights the intimate relationship between them, providing readers with a profound understanding of Jesus's life and teachings.
Zimbabwe
- 408pagine
- 15 ore di lettura
Zimbabwe Travel Guide - Travel tips and holiday advice, from Harare hotels and restaurants to Victoria Falls highlights, national parks, safaris and reserves. Also features suggested itineraries, wildlife tracking, Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba, Mana Pools, Gonarezhou National Park, Bunga forests, ancient history in Great Zimbabwe and Khami.
The narrative presents a priest's personal encounters with Mother Teresa, highlighting her profound spirituality and unique perspective on darkness. Through engaging anecdotes and firsthand experiences, Paul Murray reveals the depth of her faith and her belief that true sainthood can emerge from suffering. The book offers an intimate look at her character, illustrating why she described herself as a "saint of darkness."
New Wine of Dominican Spirituality
- 198pagine
- 7 ore di lettura
Names and celebrates aspects of the Dominican tradition that are at the very core of its spirituality. One of the things which has characterized the Dominican spirit from the beginning is a sense of openness to the world. This book presents the Dominican vision of life.
I Loved Jesus in the Night
- 128pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
I Loved Jesus in the Night is one priest’s compelling memories of the icon of compassion. Sharing anecdote and firsthand experiences, Fr. Paul Murray gives a glimpse into why Mother Teresa had feelings of being a “saint of darkness.” This very personal, yet powerful book is an attempt to understand the dark night experiences that she endured in the light of the Gospel and of the mystical teachings of St. John of the Cross. And something else as well…revelations of Mother Teresa’s sense of humour! Through this intimate look at her “private writings,” Paul Murray illumines the meaning of a life that is only now beginning to be understood.
Life in Paradox: The Story of a Gay Catholic Priest
- 272pagine
- 10 ore di lettura
The narrative explores the deep divisions within the Christian community regarding homosexuality through Father Paul Murray's personal journey. His experiences highlight the complexities of navigating the liberal and conservative perspectives within the church and society. As he comes to terms with his sexuality, Murray undergoes a profound transformation in his beliefs about God, the church, and societal norms, offering an intimate and thought-provoking reflection on faith and identity.
Skippy Dies
- 672pagine
- 24 ore di lettura
Ruprecht Van Doren is an overweight genius whose hobbies include the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence. Daniel 'Skippy' Juster is his roommate. In Seabrook College for Boys, nobody pays either of them much attention. But when Skippy falls for Lori, all kinds of people take an interest including Carl, the school psychopath.
WINNER OF THE EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE 2016 A comic masterpiece about love, art, greed and the banking crisis, from the author of Skippy Dies What links the Investment Bank of Torabundo, www.myhotswaitress.com (yes, hots with an s, don't ask), an art heist, a novel called For the Love of a Clown, a four-year-old boy named after TV detective Remington Steele, a lonely French banker, a tiny Pacific island, and a pest control business run by an ex-KGB man? You guessed it . . . The Mark and the Void is Paul Murray's madcap new novel of institutional folly, following the success of his wildly original breakout hit, Skippy Dies. While marooned at his banking job in the bewilderingly damp and insular realm known as Ireland, Claude Martingale is approached by a down-on-his-luck author, Paul, looking for his next great subject. Claude finds that his life gets steadily more exciting under Paul's fictionalizing influence; he even falls in love with a beautiful waitress. But Paul's plan is not what it seems-and neither is Claude's employer, the Bank of Torabundo, which inflates through dodgy takeovers and derivatives-trading until-well, you can probably guess how that shakes out. The Mark and the Void is a stirring examination of the deceptions carried out in the names of art, love and commerce - and is also probably the funniest novel ever written about a financial crisis.
Tells the story of Dubliner Charles Hythloday and the heroic squandering of the family inheritance. This title features drinking, greyhound racing, vanishing furniture, more drinking, old movies, assorted Dublin lowlife, eviction and the perils of community theatre.

