DCU Book Club with Kit De Waal

The Best of Everything by Kit De Waal is DCU Book Club's featured book in January 2026. Kit joins us as special guest for an 'in conversation with' event at Belvedere Library, Belvedere House, St. Patrick’s campus.

The Best of Evenrything by Kit De Waal

Set in 1970s Britain, The Best of Everything follows Paulette, an auxiliary nurse from St Kitts whose carefully planned life unravels after her partner Denton suddenly dies, revealing unexpected truths. As Paulette wrestles with grief, she finds solace with Denton’s friend Garfield and becomes mother to his grandson, Nellie. Kit de Waal’s warm, nuanced prose weaves humor and tenderness into a moving exploration of loss, forgiveness, and the transformative power of kindness

About the Author

Kit de Waal is an Irish-British writer known for her powerful portrayals of underrepresented voices. Her debut novel My Name is Leon was a bestseller and adapted into a BBC drama. De Waal spent 15 years working in criminal and family law, and her writing reflects her deep understanding of social issues and the lives of people on the margins. She is a vocal advocate for inclusivity in publishing and founded the Kit de Waal Creative Writing Scholarship to support writers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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