“‘This is Happiness’ by Niall Williams. Love this book, which is both a coming-of-age tale and a story about dealing with old age, all as electricity comes to a small Irish village. The writing is deeply evocative and lyrical, in turns poignant and laugh-out-loud funny. Almost like taking a trip to Ireland. My sister-in-law read it and loved it so much she listened to the audio book, too.” — JEANNIE REED RUSSELL, Penobscot

Mainers, please email to tell us about the book on your bedside table right now. In a paragraph or two, describe the book and be sure to tell us what drew you to it. We want to hear what you are reading and why. Send your selection to pgrodinsky@pressherald.com, and we may use it as a future Bedside Table.