Eilis Lacey books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Eilis Lacey series?"

"There are two books in the Eilis Lacey series, published between 2009 and 2024."

Q: "What is the first book in the Eilis Lacey series?"

"The first book in the Eilis Lacey series is Brooklyn, published in 2009."

Q: "Do I need to read Brooklyn before Long Island?"

"Yes, you should read Brooklyn first. Long Island is a direct sequel that picks up with the same characters decades later, so Brooklyn provides the necessary background."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Brooklyn	2009	Colm Tóibín	Buy
2	Long Island	2024	Colm Tóibín	Buy

Brooklyn introduced Eilis Lacey as a quiet young woman leaving Enniscorthy, Ireland, for a new life in 1950s New York. The novel follows her adjustment to America, a budding romance, and the pull of home when family tragedy calls her back. It won the Costa Novel Award and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.

Long Island, published fifteen years later, picks up with Eilis in the 1970s. She has settled into a different kind of life on Long Island, and the return of someone from her past forces her to reckon with the choices she made as a young woman. The sequel carries the same quiet emotional weight that made Brooklyn so popular.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Eilis Lacey series?

There are two books in the Eilis Lacey series, published between 2009 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Eilis Lacey series?

The first book in the Eilis Lacey series is Brooklyn, published in 2009.

Do I need to read Brooklyn before Long Island?

Yes, you should read Brooklyn first. Long Island is a direct sequel that picks up with the same characters decades later, so Brooklyn provides the necessary background.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order