Maeve Binchy

Maeve Binchy

Maeve Binchy was born in Dalkey, Ireland on May 28th, 1939 and passed away at the age of 73 on July 30th, 2012.

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Maeve Binchy Stats: The highest rated book by Maeve Binchy on Book Notification is Tara Road, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is A Few of the Girls, a Collection .

The most read book by Maeve Binchy on Book Notification is Tara Road, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is A Week in Winter, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Maeve Binchy books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
7
Light a Penny Candle
1982
2
6.5
The Lilac Bus
1984
3
6.7
Echoes
1985
4
7.3
Firefly Summer
1987
5
4.5
Silver Wedding
1988
6
7.3
Circle of Friends
1990
7
6.3
The Copper Beech
1992
8
7.3
The Glass Lake
1994
9
Shancarrig
1995
10
6.5
Evening Class
1996
11
8.3
Tara Road
1998
12
7.8
Scarlet Feather
2000
13
7.2
Quentins
2002
14
7
Nights of Rain and Stars
2004
15
7.5
Whitethorn Woods
2006
16
6.8
Heart and Soul
2008
17
7
Minding Frankie
2010
18
7.4
A Week in Winter
2012
19
Sister Caravaggio (With: Peter Cunningham, Neil Donnelly, Cormac Millar, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, Mary O'Donnell, Peter Sheridan, Peter Cunningham)
Sister Caravaggio (With: Peter Cunningham, Neil Donnelly, Cormac Millar, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, Mary O'Donnell, Peter Sheridan, Peter Cunningham)
2014

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

List of Fairytales for Feminists Books in Publication Order

List of Plays in Publication Order

List of Collections in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Central Line
1978
2
Victoria Line / London Transports
1980
3
Dublin Four
1981
4
Story Teller
1990
5
Dublin People
1993
6
4
This Year It Will Be Different and Other Stories
1995
7
Cross Lines
1996
8
6
The Return Journey
1998
9
10
Maeve's Times
2013
10
6.4
Chestnut Street
2014
11
8
A Few of the Girls
2015
12
Maeve Binchy’s Treasury
2021

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

List of Maeve Binchy Anthologies in Publication Order

Maeve Binchy: Biography

Maeve Binchy (Anne Mave Binchy Snell) was born on May 28th, 1939. Maeve passed away July 30th, 2012 at 73 years old. Maeve Binchy was born in Dalkey, Ireland. Binchy attended University College Dublin where she received a B.A. History.

Maeve Binchy (Anne Mave Binchy Snell) is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 19 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1982 with the novel Light a Penny Candle. The most recently released novel was Sister Caravaggio which was released in 2014.

Maeve Binchy also wrote the Collections series which has 12 books including Central Line and Victoria Line / London Transports.

Maeve Binchy: Awards & Accolades

Maeve Binchy won the British Book Awards, Outstanding Achievement, in 1999.

Binchy's book, Quentins was nominated for the Audie Award, Best Female Narrator, in 2003.

Maeve Binchy: Lists & Other Mentions

  • A Week in Winter was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.

Maeve Binchy: F.A.Q

When was Maeve Binchy Born?

Maeve Binchy was born on May 28th, 1939.

When did Maeve Binchy die?

Maeve Binchy died on July 30th, 2012 at 73 years old.

Where was Maeve Binchy Born?

Maeve Binchy was born in Dalkey, Ireland.

What awards has Maeve Binchy won?

Maeve Binchy has won the following awards: Outstanding Achievement at the British Book Awards (1999).

What was the first book Maeve Binchy wrote?

The first novel written by Maeve Binchy was Central Line, published in 1978.

What was the most recent book Maeve Binchy wrote?

Her most recently released work was Maeve Binchy’s Treasury on May 24th, 2021.

How many books has Maeve Binchy written?

Maeve Binchy has written 46 books. 19 Standalone Novels, 6 Short Stories/Novellas, 1 book in the Fairytales for Feminists Series, 3 books in the Plays, 12 books in the Collections, 5 books in the Non-Fiction Books.

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    Andrew M.
    Andrew M.
    2 years ago

    Maeve Binchy is a great fiction writer, and it’s just the other day I came across a list of her books.
    In Light a Penny Candle, the author writes with wit, warmth, and great compassion as she tells an exciting story of two ladies who are held together in a friendship that no one can come between.
    Binchy does a great job in character development in all her books. I liked the Heart and Soul clinic settings and how the author creates a compelling family drama with tantrums and happy endings.
    Most of her books link together with overlapping characters, and you can’t help but like them.
    Clara Casey is my favorite character, and even though she had more than enough issues to deal with, she still stayed strong.
    Half Promised land was also an incredible short story, and I’m looking forward to reading more of Maeve Binchy’s books.

    Michael K.
    Michael K.
    2 years ago

    Every so often, I come across an author like Maeve Binchy, who reminds me of the wonders of literary fiction. I won’t hesitate to dismiss stories about ordinary people doing ordinary things on most days. I don’t see the point.

    I gravitate toward authors that can take me on adventures in fantastical realms where the impossible happens. But on occasion, a novel like ‘Tara Road’ will come along and remind me that I’m an ordinary fellow doing ordinary things in an ordinary world.

    And there’s plenty of fun to be had in reading about other normal people as they encounter and overcome challenges similar to mine.

    azangie
    azangie
    3 months ago

    Circle of Friends – Excellent book and movie. It is a good story of growing up as you move to college. I would definitely recommend it!!

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