These Days by Lucy Caldwell is a beautifully observed historical fiction novel set during the Belfast Blitz, following two sisters navigating work, family loyalties and first love as air raid sirens cut through ordinary days.
In wartime Belfast, life is measured in shifts, ration books and quick decisions. As the city braces for incoming bombs, the sisters find their routines reshaped by blackout streets, crowded shelters and the uneasy pull between duty and desire. Caldwell writes with a keen eye for place and emotion, capturing both the terror of bombardment and the tender, private moments that keep people going.
Perfect for readers drawn to Irish fiction, WWII home-front stories, sisterhood, and quietly powerful love stories, this is also a wonderful choice for book clubs that enjoy character-driven novels with a strong sense of setting.
Add it to your basket and settle in for a moving, intimately told slice of Belfast history.
