Dermot Kennedy’s music is known for its honest and raw lyrics, which often deal with themes of love, loss, and resilience. If you’re a fan of his music, you might also enjoy the following books:
- Normal People by Sally Rooney: This novel follows the relationship between two young people from different social backgrounds, from their time in school to their early adulthood. It’s a beautifully written and moving story about love, friendship, and class.
- Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman: This novel is set in Italy in the 1980s and tells the story of a young man who falls in love with an older man. It’s a tender and sensual story about first love and the longing for connection.
- The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: This novel is a retelling of the Greek myth of Achilles and Patroclus. It’s a powerful story about love, friendship, and war.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky: This novel follows the story of a teenager who is struggling to fit in at high school. It’s a coming-of-age story about friendship, love, and self-discovery.
- Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell: This novel tells the story of two teenagers who fall in love despite their different backgrounds. It’s a sweet and funny story about first love and the power of music.
- Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon: This novel tells the story of a teenage girl who is confined to her house due to a severe allergy. She falls in love with a boy who moves in next door, and they must find a way to be together. It’s a heartwarming story about love and resilience.
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green: This novel tells the story of two teenage cancer patients who fall in love. It’s a tragic but beautiful story about love, loss, and finding hope in the face of adversity.
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara: This novel tells the story of four friends who meet in college and go on to live very different lives. It’s a powerful and moving story about friendship, love, and trauma.
- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens: This novel tells the story of a young woman who is raised in the marshes of North Carolina. It’s a coming-of-age story about love, loss, and the power of nature.
- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig: This novel tells the story of a woman who is given the opportunity to live different versions of her life. It’s a heartwarming story about second chances and the importance of living life to the fullest.
I hope you enjoy these books!