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John Banville Recommends His Favourite Crime Novels on RTÉ Radio 1

John Banville and Brendan O' Connor in the RTÉ studio

John Banville, author of this year’s One Dublin One Book selection, Christine Falls, spoke to Brendan O'Connor about his involvement in this year’s programme and recommended some of his favourite crime novels. Listen back to the interview here:

John Banville on RTÉ Radio 1

Reserve John Banville's Top Five Favourite Crime Novels

1. The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler

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2. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie

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3. The Saint-Fiacre Affair by Georges Simenon

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4. The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

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5. The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain

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