Mary Beth Keane

Jun 23, 2024 | rosemarymaccabe.substack.com | Mary Beth Keane |Rosemary Mac Cabe

When it rains in Indiana, I could almost imagine we were in Ireland. I look out my window and I see green fields of crops I know to be corn but could imagine were wheat, or barley, before it turns the colour of glazed corn and creates the summer patchwork that is so characteristic a view from any Irish window.

Nov 15, 2023 | medium.com | Mary Beth Keane

In summers, in the latter half of the 1980s, my father's swim trunks were the exact same color as his skin. He didn't often come to the pool with us because he worked nights and spent his days trying to sleep. But on days when he did join us he'd wear a pale beige bathing suit, which, from a distance, made people glance twice and ask if that man was naked. This might have been okay if he sat in the shade and read the paper like the other fathers.

Jul 5, 2023 | blogarama.com | Mary Beth Keane

The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane is an exceptional tale that captivates with its unwavering storytelling. While it may not boast extravagant surprises or jaw-dropping moments, its strength lies in its steady narrative that compels you to eagerly flip through the pages. This character-driven masterpiece showcases meticulously crafted individuals who assume significant roles throughout the story.

Jun 14, 2023 | hebban.nl | Mary Beth Keane

Malcolm en Jess lijken het goed voor elkaar te hebben. Hij, een knappe en sociale barkeeper, heeft net de kans gekregen het café van zijn baas over te nemen. Zij, intelligent en zelfverzekerd, werkt al jaren ambitieus aan haar advocatencarrière. En toch… Malcolm komt erachter dat de trouwe klanten van café De Halve Maan niet op vernieuwing zitten te wachten en dat winst maken moeizaam is. Jess worstelt met haar kinderwens, terwijl Malcolm en zij er niet jonger op worden.

May 10, 2023 | booksaremagic.squarespace.com | Jules Rivera |Toni Morrison |Ainslie Hogarth |Mary Beth Keane

Happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate!Every day we see things that remind us of the ones we love, and reading books is no different! Here’s a list of books that remind us of our moms, in whatever way that means to us (we made some fun choices). Hi moms!!!This Mother’s Day we’re spotlighting two great causes:Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA). This is an organization dedicated to ensure the health of black mothers before, during, and after childbirth.