This Is Happiness

This Is Happiness is an enchanting novel by acclaimed author Niall Williams. Published in 2020 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book takes you on a journey of self-discovery and the pursuit of joy. The story is set in a small Irish town, where the protagonist learns that happiness is not a destination, but a journey. The author beautifully captures the essence of life's simple pleasures and the importance of cherishing every moment. The book falls under the genre of literary fiction and is a must-read for those who appreciate heartwarming tales of love, friendship, and the quest for happiness. Don't miss out on this masterpiece by Niall Williams, brought to you by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.

Shortlisted for Best Novel in the Irish Book Awards
Longlisted for the 2020 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction

The most enchanting novel you'll read this year, from the acclaimed author of Man Booker-longlisted History of the Rain

'Lyrical, tender and sumptuously perceptive' Sunday Times

'A love letter to the sleepy, unhurried and delightfully odd Ireland that is all but gone' Irish Independent

After dropping out of the seminary, seventeen-year-old Noel Crowe finds himself back in Faha; a small Irish parish where nothing ever changes, including the ever-falling rain.

But one morning the rain stops and news reaches the parish - the electricity is finally arriving. With it comes a lodger to Noel's home, Christy McMahon. Though he can't explain it, Noel knows right then: something has changed.

As Noel navigates his coming-of-age by Christy's side, falling in and out of love, Christy's buried past gradually comes to light, casting a glow on a small world and making it new.