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Linda Kelly

    January 1, 1936 – January 12, 2019

    Linda Kelly's lifelong passion for music, ignited by a legendary concert at fifteen, forms the core of her literary exploration. She delves into the unique phenomenon of the Grateful Dead, examining what made them such a beloved band through the lens of personal encounters and shared experiences with key figures. Drawing on her background in journalism and editing for prominent music publications, Kelly crafts vivid narratives filled with captivating anecdotes. Her work offers readers an intimate glimpse into the vibrant world of the Grateful Dead, blending personal revelations with a deep appreciation for their enduring musical legacy.

    Ireland's Minstrel
    Honeycomb a Collection of Short Stories
    • Honeycomb a Collection of Short Stories

      • 204 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Explore diverse themes in this collection of stories, each offering a unique adventure or mystery. From the challenges of adapting to life on another planet in "You Can't Go Back" to the eerie vacation gone wrong in "Gentle Breeze Resort," readers will encounter suspense and intrigue. "Hunted" tests survival instincts against a relentless monster, while "Detour" reflects on the trials of navigation. The psychological depth in "The Dress" questions identity, and "The Big Freeze" delivers chilling isolation. "The Mysteries of Ginny B" combines murder and rescue, while "Honeycomb" surprises with unexpected twists.

      Honeycomb a Collection of Short Stories2021
    • Ireland's Minstrel

      A Life of Tom Moore

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      ""He will live in his Irish Melodies, they will go down to posterity with the music; both will last as long as Ireland, or as music and poetry.""--Lord ByronA magnificent evocation of the life and times of a great Irish writer - romantic poet, passionate patriot and pioneering biographer. Tom Moore was a student at Trinity College, Dublin, during the doomed Irish rising of 1798 and this experience infused his sense of identity as an Irish Catholic throughout his life. In this vivid and sensitive biography, Kelly shows how a sense of purpose underpinned his charming and apparently light-hearted character and, at a dark time in its history, made him one of Ireland's most eloquent and persuasive advocates. Drawing extensively on previously unpublished journals, Ireland's Minstrel brilliantly captures the charm of Whig society and fully explores for the first time Moore's relationship with his closest friend, Lord Byron, from its origins in an abandoned duel to his ground-breaking biography.

      Ireland's Minstrel2006