New creative talents are constantly enriching the scope of the Irish novel and taking it in a variety of exciting directions. Among the works we'll read are John Banville, The Book of Evidence; Edna O'Brien, Down by the River; William Trevor Felicia's Journey'; Roddy Doyle Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha; Patrick McCabe Breakfast on Pluto; John McGahern Amongst Women; Nuala O'Faolain My Dream of You; Colm Toibin The Blackwater Lightship.