'Strange Sally Diamond' author coming to Waterford
Liz Nugent's latest book 'The Truth About Ruby Cooper' came out in March of this year.
Writers at Waterford Libraries are delighted to welcome multi award-winning author, Liz Nugent, to Carrickphierish Library on Wednesday, April 15, at 7 pm.
Liz will be in conversation with Mary Conway, Waterford City and County Librarian, discussing her new book, 'The Truth About Ruby Cooper', and her writing life.
Liz Nugent’s novels are best described as domestic noir or stories of psychological suspense, always showing the point of view of the criminal, and examining the consequences for the victims.
In early 2014, her first novel, 'Unravelling Oliver', was published. It went straight to the top of the bestsellers list.
Liz’s “wickedly dark, twisted and brilliantly observed” fifth novel, 'Strange Sally Diamond' went straight to number one in Ireland, won Crime Novel of the Year at the ‘An Post’ Irish Book Awards, was the second bestselling book of 2023 in Ireland, after the Booker-winning, ‘Prophet Song’, by Paul Lynch and was also the most borrowed adult book in Irish libraries in 2024.
Liz’s sixth novel, 'The Truth About Ruby Cooper', was published in March 2026. This week, it was number one on the Irish Times bestseller list and was described as, "nuanced, messy and complicated", and other critics announced that Liz Nugent is "at the top of her game".
Staff in Waterford Libraries are extremely excited to have Liz Nugent in Carrickphierish Library and Mary Conway, Waterford City and County Librarian, said: “Waterford Libraries is thrilled to welcome multi-award-winning, and No.1 bestselling author, Liz Nugent back to Carrickphierish Library to talk about her latest bestselling novel.
“Not only are we excited to discuss Liz’s latest book, but her writing life is also fascinating. I, for one, am looking forward to hearing about Liz’s writing process, what inspires her and how she creates such wonderfully complex, dark and extraordinary everyday characters.
“The evening promises to be a real treat for her loyal readers, and for just about everyone interested in crime writing.”
Liz Nugent will be in conversation at Writers at Waterford Libraries at Carrickphierish Library, Gracedieu (X91 YK12) on Wednesday, April 15, at 7pm. The event is free to attend but booking is essential. Call Carrickphierish Library on 051 849696 to book your place.
