Maeve Binchy. (2016). A Few of the Girls: Stories. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.

Maeve Binchy. 2016. A Few of the Girls: Stories. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.

Maeve Binchy, A Few of the Girls: Stories. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2016.

Maeve Binchy. A Few of the Girls: Stories. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2016.

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   • bioText: MAEVE BINCHY was born in County Dublin and educated at the Holy Child convent in Killiney and at University College, Dublin. After a spell as a teacher she joined The Irish Times. Her first novel, Light a Penny Candle, was published in 1982, and she went on to write more than twenty books, all of them best sellers. Several have been adapted for film and television, most notably Circle of Friends and Tara Road, which was an Oprah’s Book Club selection. She was married to the writer and broadcaster Gordon Snell for thirty-five years, and died in 2012 at the age of seventy-two.
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From Maeve Binchy’s earliest writings to the most recent, her work is filled with wisdom and common sense and also a sharp, often witty voice that is insightful and reaches out to her readers around the world and of all ages. Whether it is one of her best-selling novels or a short story, Maeve shows us that times may have changed, but people often remain the same: they fall in love, sometimes unsuitably; they have hopes and dreams; they have deep, long-standing friends whose secrets are shared; they go on holidays and celebrate new jobs . . .

A Few of the Girls is a glorious collection of the very best of her short story writing, stories that were written over the decades—some published in magazines, others for friends as gifts, many for charity benefits. The stories are all filled with the signature warmth and humor that have always been an essential part of Maeve’s appeal.

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   • source: Pamela Miller, Minneapolis Star Tribune
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     "A short story by Binchy is immediately recognizable for its blessed brevity, swift pace, poignant wit and unfailingly wise and gentle psychology. This posthumously published collection gathers 36 stories from various nook's in Binchy's writing life. . . Honestly, every one is marvelous. . . . A Few of the Girls is a string of gems, and, despite its title, it is not just fiction for women, any more than it is just a book for Irish and English readers."

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   • source: Julie Hale, BookPage
   • content: "Exploring the complex nature of relationships in the melodic prose that became her trademark, Binchy charts the dynamics of romance, the politics of family and the stipulations of friendship. When it comes to capturing the caprices of the human heart, she's unbeatable. Readers will recognize themselves in her nuanced portrayals of women and men whose goals and regrets, dreams and disappointments never feel less than true-to-life. There's no better antidote to a raw March evening than a dose of vintage Binchy."
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   • source: Eleanora Buckbee, Everday eBook
   • content: "The stories cover a broad range of human experiences for which Binchy had a unique talent for expressing . . . There are no flashy literary pyrotechnics, just solid, old-fashioned storytelling. Binchy displays a deep understanding of human nature that strikes a balance between idealists and realists, the cynical and the hopeful . . . At times whimsical, at times somber, Binchy had a keen sense for the nuances of relationships, and the inherent contradictions and quirks of human behavior. A Few of the Girls is a fitting tribute to a beloved and much-missed writer."
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   • source: Vicki Briner, Library Journal
   • content: "Binchy's unique voice is reminiscent of a letter from an old friend."
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   • source: Margaret Flanagan, Booklist
   • content: "In true Binchy fashion, these gentle stories revolve around universal themes of love, loyalty, friendship, compassion, and perseverance. The exploration of human relationships never ceases to fascinate and the author's ability to empathetically depict the ups and downs of ordinary people living in authentic circumstances translates well to a briefer format. Tying all the stories together is, of course, their trademark comfy settings, and devoted fans will relish another armchair visit to Ireland."
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   • source: Tmoura Gardener, The Baton Rouge Advocate
   • content: "Short stories that thrill, entertain and delight readers like only Binchy can. . . . Without a doubt, Binchy is a masterful storyteller. In this work is a variety of stories that appeal to the heart and mind."
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   • source: Irish Independent
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     "The stories bring to life well-developed characters, often in the space of a few paragraphs, and brim with Maeve's warmth and common sense. She writes particularly well on loneliness, and about the hopes and fears of young people on the cusp of adulthood."
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   • content: "This new collection of Maeve's beloved short stories will force you to put down your smartphone in favour of your favourite armchair and this hardback. Featuring some of her best works it is a fine tribute to a very fine author."
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   • source: Woman's Way
   • content: "These stories are full of warmth and humour . . . easy to read and an ideal present for any of her fans."
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    • content: "The wit, humanity and truths of dearly departed Maeve Binchy live on in her absorbing fictions as this collection of 41 stories proves."
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      January 15, 2016
      An uneven collection by the prolific Binchy (Maeve's Times, 2014, etc.). In a foreword to these 36 tales, Gordon Snell notes that his wife, who died in 2012, "was always full of stories" that she typed "at breakneck speed." This selection, he says, represents just part of her output, hinting that more volumes are to come, good news for readers who love Binchy's take on familiar domestic dramas among women and their friends, lovers, husbands, children, and assorted relatives in contemporary Ireland. Marriage is a recurring theme: some women want to find a husband, which often happens when they least expect it; others want to hold onto the husband they have, such as Bella, who decides that if she just loses a lot of weight, "dramatically," Jim will not marry his young lover, who she imagines is "a skinny little thing," and she and Jim will live happily ever after. In the world Binchy gently recounts, men are always tempted, and women need to be on their guards. In "Big Decisions in Brussels," Maura's aunt advises her to read her handsome husband's letters and "go through his pockets." That strategy, Maura reflects, has enabled her "to head off some mild flirtations in the past" by arranging family diversions "when a little adventure was looming." Even beautiful 28-year-old Laura knows she can't trust her wealthy older husband, "the tycoon." Any relationships--whether between spouses, friends, or family--are fragile; it's better to keep silent and hide unhappiness, even from oneself. When the unmarried 30-somethings Miss McCarthy and Mr. Blake go out for dinner, "by no glance did they let the other know that this was something...[that] might become big." Some stories are developed enough to impart quiet wisdom; others, though, are mere sketches, with one-dimensional characters and pat, trite resolutions. The best reflect Binchy's warmhearted sympathy for yearning and regret.

      COPYRIGHT(2016) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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      February 15, 2016
      The late, lamented Irish writer Binchy lives on in a new collection of stories previously unpublished in the United States. Beloved for her dozen previous short story collections and 16 sprawling novels (Tara Road, 1999; Heart and Soul, 2009; Minding Frankie, 2011) featuring a multiplicity of characters and interweaving plots, she was gifted with the storyteller's ability to set the tone, convey the mood, and portray individual characters on both large and small canvases. In true Binchy fashion, these gentle stories revolve around universal themes of love, loyalty, friendship, compassion, and perseverance. The exploration of human relationships never ceases to fascinate and the author's ability to empathetically depict the ups and downs of ordinary people living in authentic circumstances translates well to a briefer format. Tying all the stories together is, of course, their trademark comfy settings, and devoted fans will relish another armchair visit to Ireland.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)

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      October 15, 2015
      

      Since Binchy's death in July 2012, we just haven't been able to let go of her. Maeve's Times: In Her Own Words won warm reviews, the story collection Chestnut Street has sold more than 220,000 copies, and when Vintage recently published "Full House" as a part of Vintage Shorts, an ebook program releasing a story a day in honor of Short Story Month, it was the program's biggest hit. This collection embraces pieces previously unpublished in the United States.

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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A Few of the Girls is a glorious collection of the very best of her short story writing, stories that were written over the decades—some published in magazines, others for friends as gifts, many for charity benefits. The stories are all filled with the signature warmth and humor that have always been an essential part of Maeve’s appeal.

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