Born in the Bronx to Irish immigrant parents, Mary Beth Keane is best known for writing deep, character-driven fiction that explores complex family dynamics, Irish-American heritage, lifelong marriage, and human struggles like mental illness and addiction. Her new novel, Whale Harbor is scheduled for publication by Scribner on September 29, 2026.
With Whale Harbor, the bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes returns with another multi-generational family saga inspired by her own family history.
“I couldn’t stop reading. The gang of brothers, the father, the daughter, the whole family, Ireland, everything—it’s a great story, and beautifully written.” –Roddy Doyle
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