Naoise Dolan books in order

Q: "How many books has Naoise Dolan written?"

"Naoise Dolan has written three books across two series."

Q: "What was Naoise Dolan's first book?"

"Naoise Dolan's first book is Exciting Times, published in 2020."

Q: "What is Naoise Dolan's writing style like?"

"Dolan writes with dry wit and precise observation, often exploring class, sexuality, and power dynamics in contemporary settings. Her prose is spare and economical, with dialogue that carries much of the emotional weight."

Short Stories/Novellas

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
Mother’s Friend	2020	N/A

Standalone Novels

Title	Published	Buy on Amazon
Exciting Times	2020	Buy
The Happy Couple	2023	Buy

Naoise Dolan is an Irish writer who grew up in Dublin and studied English at Trinity College Dublin and Oxford. Her debut novel, Exciting Times (2020), drew on her experience living in Hong Kong and was longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction.

Her second novel, The Happy Couple (2023), follows a couple in the days before their wedding as secrets surface. Dolan has been praised for her incisive dialogue and her ability to capture the contradictions of modern life with humor and clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Naoise Dolan written?

Naoise Dolan has written three books across two series.

What was Naoise Dolan's first book?

Naoise Dolan’s first book is Exciting Times, published in 2020.

What is Naoise Dolan's writing style like?

Dolan writes with dry wit and precise observation, often exploring class, sexuality, and power dynamics in contemporary settings. Her prose is spare and economical, with dialogue that carries much of the emotional weight.

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Standalone Novels#

Frequently Asked Questions

Short Stories/Novellas

Standalone Novels