Naoise Dolan Standalone Novels books in order

The standalone novels of Irish author Naoise Dolan, including the acclaimed Exciting Times and The Happy Couple.
Series · Literary Fiction · Contemporary Fiction

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Exciting Times 2020 Naoise Dolan Buy
2 The Happy Couple 2023 Naoise Dolan Buy

Naoise Dolan’s standalone novels have earned her a reputation as one of Ireland’s most interesting young writers. Exciting Times (2020) tells the story of Ava, an Irish woman teaching English in Hong Kong who becomes entangled in a love triangle that forces her to confront what she really wants.

The Happy Couple (2023) takes place in the week before a Dublin wedding, told from multiple perspectives as buried tensions rise to the surface. Both novels share Dolan’s characteristic sharpness and refusal to let her characters off the hook.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Naoise Dolan Standalone Novels series?

There are two books in the Naoise Dolan Standalone Novels series, published between 2020 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Naoise Dolan Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Naoise Dolan Standalone Novels series is Exciting Times, published in 2020.

What themes do Naoise Dolan's novels explore?

Dolan’s novels deal with relationships, class, identity, and the gap between what people say and what they actually feel. Both books are set in contemporary urban environments and feature young protagonists trying to figure out love and belonging.

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