Books For Mother's Day

by Cathy Kelly

€13.99

Six people gather on a fabulous Greek island, each one hoping that ten days in the sun, writing their life stories, will magically fix their lives. Rose Talisman is pinning it all on a fresh start. Five years after her career as a tv therapist ended in one catastrophic instant, she is opening a retreat in Corfu. The understated, luxurious Villa Artemis is surrounded by wild pines and sea views. Just six guests. One week. Time for Rose to help them face their secrets - and move forwards. But Rose has staked everything on the retreat. It has to work - or she loses it all. And people's secrets have a way of revealing themselves in ways no one expected. Nobody's past is staying hidden for long... Will that include Rose's, too?

by Edel Coffey

€16.99

When everyone is looking in A killer can only hide in plain sight Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case. Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . . Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe. Ideal for readers who... enjoy investigative thrillers led by a determined journalist chasing an old case love rich-and-powerful Manhattan settings with privilege, corruption and cover-ups like cold cases, scapegoats, and the slow unravelling of long-buried secrets are drawn to claustrophobic, high-rise suspense where everyone is watching and no one is safe want a tense mystery built around reputation, influence, and what people will do to protect their world

by Alice Feeney

€13.99

The Sunday Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ugly is back with a psychological masterpiece that will leave you questioning everything you know about love, identity, and revenge. Eden Fox, an artist on the brink of her big break, sets off for a run before her first exhibition. When she returns to the home she recently moved into, Spyglass, an enchanting old house in Hope Falls, nothing is as it should be. Her key doesn’t fit. A woman, eerily similar to her, answers the door. And her husband insists that the stranger is his wife. One house. One husband. Two women. Someone is lying. Six months earlier, a reclusive Londoner called Birdy, reeling from a life-changing diagnosis, inherits Spyglass. This unexpected gift from a long-lost grandmother brings her to the pretty seaside village of Hope Falls. But then Birdy stumbles upon a shadowy London clinic that claims to be able to predict a person's date of death, including her own. Secrets start to unravel, and as the line between truth and lies blurs, Birdy feels compelled to right some old wrongs. My Husband’s Wife is a tangled web of deception, obsession, and mystery that will keep you guessing until the last page. Prepare yourself for the ultimate mind-bending marriage thriller and step inside Spyglass – if you dare – to experience a story where nothing is as it seems.

by Roisin Meaney

€14.99

'Meaney weaves wonderful, feel-good tales of a consistently high standard' Irish Examiner It's never too late for second chances... For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She's moving to a small town on the west coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband. But when things don't go as planned, Lydia is reminded why she doesn't take chances. Suddenly she's facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, and some difficult choices to make. Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House . . . PRAISE FOR ROISIN MEANEY: 'A real treat' Sunday Independent 'Full of all the things that make life interesting' Irish Mail 'Utterly irresistible' Irish Independent

by Patricia Scanlan

€9.49

Ideal for readers who: Love Irish family sagas anchored by enduring female friendships Enjoy Dublin settings where glamour and trouble coexist comfortably Are drawn to reunion stories shaped by secrets and second chances Want a generous, character-led read with warmth and drama The City Girls are back as Devlin Delaney’s iconic gym and spa prepares for a major anniversary celebration. What should be a polished occasion quickly becomes more complicated, with Devlin, Caroline and Maggie each carrying private pressures that refuse to stay tidily hidden. Patricia Scanlan writes these friendships with the confidence of long acquaintance, letting history, humour and family tension share the page. It is an easy fit for readers who like emotionally full Irish fiction with a strong sense of community and place.

by Heather Aimee O'Neill

€14.49

*The Buzzy US Bestseller**A Read With Jenna Book Club Pick**A Spotify Book of the Year*'An extraordinary book about the power of family and sisterhood' - Jenna Bush Hager'A sparkling debut' - Jenny Jackson, author of Pineapple Street'The family saga we all need' - Jessica Soffer, New York Times bestselling author of This Is a Love StoryThree adult sisters reunited at their childhood home must confront a shared tragedy in The Irish Goodbye - the devastatingly beautiful debut novel from Heather Aimee O'Neill.It's been years since the three Ryan sisters were all home together at their family's beloved house on Long Island. Two decades ago, their lives were upended by a tragic accident on their brother Topher's boat that drove him to suicide. Now, the Ryan women are back for Thanksgiving, but each carries a heavy secret.The eldest, Cait, is still holding guilt for the role no one knows she played in the boat accident, when she rekindles a flame with her high school crush, Topher's best friend. Middle sister, Alice, has been thrown a curveball threatening her career and, potentially, her marriage. And the youngest, Maggie, is finally taking the risk to bring the woman she loves home to her devoutly Catholic mother.When Cait invites a guest to Thanksgiving dinner, old tensions boil over and new truths surface. Far more than a family holiday will be ruined unless the sisters can find a way to forgive themselves - and each other.

by Carmel Harrington

€14.99

From the bestselling author of The Stolen Child and The Lighthouse Secret comes a gripping new novel about two abandoned sisters, a missing mother, and a shocking twenty-five-year-old mystery. On a cold afternoon in December 1995, two small girls are found abandoned on a platform at Pearse Station in Dublin, Ireland. Twenty-five years later, investigative journalist Vega is determined to find out what happened to the so-called "Nowhere Girls." Where did their mother go? Why did no one come forward to claim them? And where are they now? Little does Vega know that her investigation will reveal much more than she bargained for... Praise for Carmel Harrington: "This complex novel requires faultless plotting, and Harrington pulls it off with consummate ease" — Sunday Times "One of the greatest twists I've ever read" — Catherine Ryan Howard "An addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner" — Andrea Mara "Clever, compelling and compulsive, a read-until-the-early-hours rollercoaster" — Amanda Geard "A compelling, extremely tender page-turner" — Adele Parks

by Charleen Hurtubise

€13.49

A RADIO 2 Book Club Pick A Woman & Home Book of the Month A Prima Book of the Month 'Saoirse deserves to be on prize lists this year. Utterly beautiful with lyrical prose and storytelling, I loved this!' - Nina Pottell, Prima, Book of the Month 'An intimate, intense exploration of identity, reinvention and survival' - Woman & Home, Book of the Month CAN A GREAT LOVE SURVIVE A GREAT DECEPTION? In the wilds of Donegal, Ireland, 1999, Saoirse is an artist living an outwardly idyllic life. Her tender husband Daithì and two beloved daughters are regular subjects for her work, and in them she has found the safe home that she has always longed for. She tends not to talk about her past, and those that love her have learned to accept that the full story is too painful for her to disclose. When her Dublin exhibition unexpectedly wins a prestigious award that invites a swarm of publicity, Saoirse is left panic stricken. The unanticipated recognition threatens to expose a decade's worth of buried memories and past crimes. Because what her family and friends don't know is that Saoirse has been on the run since she was seventeen, she has stolen an identity to survive, and whilst Ireland might now be her home, it wasn't her first - and now her past life is poised to reclaim her. The novel weaves between flashbacks to a complicated childhood in Michigan, and Saoirse's journey to and in Ireland to forge safety for herself.

by Kim Curran

€15.99

WITCHY, RADICAL RE-IMAGINING OF IRELAND'S MOST BELOVED SAINT AND GODDESS In a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom. Born to a slave mother, sold in marriage to a brutal husband, none have ever listened to Brigid's prayers. But this time, a goddess answers, with a vision that will transform Brigid's path forever. Ireland lies on the precipice of change. The new Christian god is coming, a faith that Brigid can bend to her will, building a sisterhood and sanctuary for women with nowhere else to turn. As their numbers grow, so too do the rumours, of just what powers women can hold when they come together. But power, like a flame, consumes as it grows. As Brigid rises, challenging kings, defying bishops, soon she must reckon with what she herself has become. And as her enemies draw closer, eager to reclaim all she has taken from them, what, or who, will she sacrifice to hold on to her legacy? A radical reimagining of Ireland's most beloved saint, Brigid is the story of a woman who could never be caged - by men, by gods, or even by history itself. Praise for Kim Curran: ‘A stunning new voice’ - Patrick Ness ‘An astonishing talent’ - Kate Heartfield Praise for The Morrigan : ‘An epic tale of war and femininity ... a brilliant work of mythology, fantasy and history’ - Hannah Kaner ‘Beautifully fierce and unapologetically powerful’ - Rosie Hewlett ‘May be the most important book you will read this year’ - Lucy Holland

by Ailbhe Malone

€22.99

In this spellbinding anthology, Ireland's most electrifying female writers breathe new life into ancient Irish myths, reclaiming the stories of women who have too long stood in the shadows of warriors and kings. Editor and journalist Ailbhe Malone was raised on these legends - but the women, always cast as mothers, warriors or witches, were never given the lead. And so, Banshee was born: not just a retelling but a radical reclamation. Banshee transports you to treacherous landscapes and salt-crashing seas, generational curses and mystical islands. Here you'll find unruly mothers, rule-breaking queens, and women outrunning their destiny - stories pulsing with desire, danger and defiance. With contributions from every corner of Irish literature, Banshee features luminous retellings by Naoise Dolan, Megan Nolan, Jess Kidd, Wendy Erskine, Nikita Gill, Sarah Maria Griffin, Jane Casey, Anne Griffin, Sheila O'Flanagan, and Salma El-Wardany. This is a celebration of womanhood - and an homage to the ancient stories that still shape us.

by Jennifer Niven

€14.99

'I loved Meet the Newmans! The characters jump off the page. I appreciated the subtle feminist twist and the humor. Jennifer is always good but this is one of her best' - JUDY BLUME You've seen the show. Now meet the woman behind the scenes . . . From No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Jennifer Niven, a novel about America's favorite TV family, whose perfect façade starts to crack, for fans of Lessons in Chemistry and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Los Angeles, 1964. For two decades, Del and Dinah Newman and their sons, Guy and Shep, have ruled television as America's Favourite Family. Millions of viewers tune in every week to watch them play flawless, black-and-white versions of themselves. But now the Sixties are in full swing, and the Newmans' perfection suddenly feels woefully out of touch. Ratings are in free fall, as are the Newmans themselves. Del is keeping an explosive secret from his wife, and Dinah is slowly going numb. Steady, stable Guy is hiding the truth about his love life, and rock 'n' roll idol Shep may finally be in real trouble. When Del is in a mysterious car accident, Dinah decides to take matters into her own hands. She hires Juliet Dunne, an outspoken young reporter, to help her write the final episode. But Dinah and Juliet have wildly different perspectives about what it means to be a woman, and a family, in 1964 America. Can Dinah Newman bring her family together to change television history? Or will she be cancelled before she ever had the chance? Maybe it's time for perfection to fall out of style . . . 'This story of a famous fiction TV family in 1960's America and their subsequent unravelling is as thoughtful as it is entertaining. The writing thrums with energy, and the characters feel wholly believable. Definitely a recommend from me' - JENNIE GODFREY, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things

by Alison Espach

€9.49

Ideal for readers who: Love literary fiction that balances sadness with genuinely funny observation Enjoy hotel settings, wedding chaos and strangers colliding unexpectedly Are drawn to novels about starting over in emotionally awkward spaces Want a smart contemporary read with wit and heart Phoebe arrives at a grand Newport hotel at the lowest point in her life and is immediately mistaken for one of the wedding guests. Alison Espach uses that setup to create a novel that is socially alert, darkly funny and far more emotionally searching than its celebratory setting first suggests. The wedding backdrop allows every interaction to carry both performance and vulnerability, giving the book a distinctive mix of spectacle and introspection. It is a strong choice for readers who like contemporary fiction with humour, discomfort and real emotional movement.

by Roisín O'Donnell

€9.49

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2025 'Tense, forensically realistic and compulsively readable. A real achievement' SUNDAY TIMES 'Here is a novelist who has powerful news to tell, and an impressive range of narrative gifts with which to tell it' IRISH TIMES 'Should become essential reading for all. Nesting​ is a novel that truly matters' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'A moving portrait of life inside the housing system and the courage it takes to try to build a home in society's cracks'​ GUARDIAN _______________________________________________________________ An extraordinary and urgent debut by a prize-winning Irish writer, NESTING introduces an unforgettable new voice in fiction. On a bright spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything. Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, Ciara straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe. This was meant to be an escape. But with dwindling savings, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself adrift, facing a broken housing system and the voice of her own demons. As summer passes and winter closes in, she must navigate raising her children in a hotel room, searching for a new home and dealing with her husband Ryan's relentless campaign to get her to come back. Because leaving is one thing, but staying away is another. What will it take for Ciara to rebuild her life? Can she ever truly break away from Ryan's control - and what will be the cost? Tense, beautiful, and underpinned by an unassailable love, hope and resilience, this is the story of one woman's bid to start over. _______________________________________________________________ 'Brand-new, urgent and hugely satisfying' RODDY DOYLE 'As emotionally charged as it is brutally real. The writing is flawless. I was profoundly moved' ELAINE FEENEY 'Will make your blood boil and your heart soar. This is an important novel' CLAIRE KILROY 'Gorgeous, maddening, thrilling and compassionate' SHEILA ARMSTRONG 'One of the best and most important novels of our time. Perfectly brilliant and unputdownable' DONAL RYAN

by Dearbhla Mescal

€12.49

A poetry lover, a curator of joy and a wise woman with a deep sense of compassion, Dearbhla Mescal encourages her followers online to find the joy in everyday life and celebrate the little things. Now in her first book, Dearbhla shares her own practice of finding joy in a beautiful and uplifting collection of thoughts, recollections and poems. 'This little book is a cumulation of my curated joys throughout the past few years. It contains my rambling thoughts on life's issues that have popped up along the way. I truly hope it gives you a pathway to beginning your own 28 days of finding joy.' With poems, musings, thoughts and inspirations to take you through the hard times and let you see some light, this is the perfect comforting literary hug for humans who want to briefly catch their breath in their busy lives. Ideal for readers who... want an uplifting mix of poems, reflections and gentle prompts to find joy in everyday life enjoy comforting, bite-sized writing that can be dipped into when life feels busy or heavy are looking for a warm, compassionate companion through hard times like mindful practices and small daily rituals that help them slow down and notice the good want a soothing, giftable book that feels like a quiet reset and a reassuring hug

by Jessica Urlichs

€13.99

Sunday Timesbestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returnswith a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood - the hard, the magic, and the fleeting. A mother is born the moment her children are, growing and blossoming alongside them. They Bloom Because of You is a celebration of that profound journey - a testament to the significance of mothering, and the quiet, extraordinary beauty of watching our children unfurl into who they are meant to be. Through words that have comforted millions, Jess Urlichs has become that gentle, unwavering friend - the voice that walks beside mothers through shimmering highs and the darkest, sleepless nights. In this new and deeply personal collection, her poetry resonates with fresh meaning as she reflects on the ever-changing joys and challenges of raising her growing family. Whether Jess’s words have already touched your heart or you are discovering them for the very first time, this collection will leave you feeling held, seen, and deeply moved - with an ever-deepening love for your children and the journey of motherhood itself.

by Donna Ashworth

€19.99

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND PERFECT GIFT A beautiful gift to bring joy and comfort to your days, from the number 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of To the Women and Wild Hope 'Beautiful . . . Donna's words melt me' - Davina McCall Joy Chose You is a beautiful, colour-illustrated collection of Donna's most-loved poems to bring more joy into our imperfect lives. When we allow joy to wrap her quiet warmth around us we find ourselves opening up to more life, love and light. With poems such as 'Joy Comes Back', 'Happy' and 'Unstoppable', as well as 20 new poems, including 'This Little Moment', 'Love Wins' and 'A Little Weird', Donna's wise words help us find hope in the dark, calm amid worry and greater joy in the beauty of living. [JOY CHOSE YOU by Donna Ashworth was the No. 5 Sunday Times bestseller w/e 12 October 2025]

by Laura Dockrill

€14.50

Celebrate the wonder of mums with this hilarious poetry collection - perfect for gifting! Right. That's it. It's full. She said I officially have no space left. All my heart is taken up With love for you in my chest. From one of the UK's leading performance poets, this collection celebrates the very best types of mum, including mum as gamer, party animal, slob and free spirit. Inspired by Laura Dockrill's own experiences of childhood and motherhood, these poems will make you laugh and celebrate the wonder of mums. 'Entertaining.' The i 'Vibrant, hilarious and touching book of well-crafted and original poems. A truly lovely book.' BookTrust

by Orla Drumgoole

€23.99

Orla Drumgoole is an Irish mammy who loves to cook, bake and feed people — food is her love language. In the few short years since she started sharing her home-cooked recipes for comforting bakes and easy everyday dinners on Instagram, she has garnered a devoted fanbase. Always passionate about cooking, Orla has a gift for making things simple, inspiring her followers to feel empowered to cook at home themselves. From her famous traybakes to freshly baked scones and brown bread, Orla’s much-anticipated first cookbook includes all the baking recipes that have made her a viral sensation. It will also get you through the week with a happy, well-fed family, with indispensable easy dinner ideas. Baking favourites: traybakes, scones, brown bread and more Easy dinners: twelve ways with chicken, eight ways with beef, six ways with pork The Irish Mammy Cooks Cookbook is a warm hug from the best kind of Irish mammy.

by Mary Berry

€19.99

‘In another life I may have been a gardener’ Well-known and loved as a cookery writer and presenter, this is Mary Berry’s deeply personal account of the second great love of her life, gardening. She shares her love of growing plants, visiting gardens, and getting hands-on in her own plot. A passion that was sparked in her childhood, Mary first started gardening with her father and she has been fortunate to meet many inspirational and knowledgeable horticulturalists throughout her life. Full of anecdotes, pearls of wisdom, Q&As with her gardening heroes, and beautiful photos of Mary’s own garden, My Gardening Life is a unique memoir told through the gardens Mary has loved. As well as Mary's first-hand commentary, she also explains the vital role that being outside, connecting with nature, and celebrating the seasons has played in her life for 90 years. From times of personal solace to times of celebration, moments of sheer joy to gardening frustrations, Mary reveals her deep love of plants and gardens.

by Rangan Chatterjee

€10.99

The Instant No.1 Bestseller 'Happy Mind, Happy Life is a book borne not only from deep medical and scientific expertise, but from real life' - from the foreword by Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks Happiness is a practice, not a destination. We often treat happiness as something to pursue, a reward we'll reach once life is finally in order. But what if happiness is not an outcome, but a practice - the foundation that shapes how we meet each moment? Drawing on over twenty years as a doctor, Dr Rangan Chatterjee has seen that motivation and willpower rarely sustain us for long. True wellbeing only becomes possible when we learn to nurture what he calls core happiness - a steadier, more resilient form of joy that doesn't depend on circumstances. In Happy Mind, Happy Life, Dr Chatterjee blends science, case studies, and simple exercises to show how small, daily choices ripple into lasting change. Through ten simple but profound ways, you'll explore how to: Treat yourself with compassion and respectRedesign your relationship with technologyRespond to criticism without being derailed This is not a manual for quick fixes, but an invitation to reimagine how you live - so that health, clarity, and contentment flow naturally into your days. Previously published as a trade paperback

by Simon Squibb

€11.49

Discover the inspiring, must-read business book and #1 Sunday Times bestseller to help you achieve fulfilment and find purpose, from entrepreneur and investor Simon Squibb. 'Simon loves dreams and he wants you to live yours. This book will stop you from giving up on your goals and start building the life you want' Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast 'Simon is making a real impact. If you're serious about becoming an entrepreneur, this book is a must read' Richard Branson 'The book I recommend if you want to start or grow a business' Ali Abdaal, productivity expert and bestselling author of Feel-Good Productivity Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life. What's your dream? It's a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about. From early on, we are taught that there's only one path to getting ahead: do well at school, get a certain kind of job, and avoid failure at all costs. We're so busy trying to follow these rules that we never stop and ask ourselves: What's my purpose? What do I really want? Do I have the power to make it happen? Simon Squibb is on a mission to change people's lives for the better. In his bestselling business book, What's Your Dream? , he shares the hard-won life lessons from his years in the business world plus his own personal life, from facing homelessness as a teenager to selling a multi-million pound business, and now inspiring a new generation of budding entrepreneurs. What's Your Dream? will empower readers to identify their own meaningful goals, to remove the barriers that stand in the way, and ultimately to build a richer life. Because sometimes, it just takes one person to believe in you... Advance praise: 'If you have a dream to start a business then make this book your first step!' Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author of The Greatness Mindset 'One of the best business books I've ever read' Mark Tilbury, entrepreneur and educator 'A must-read for any would-be entrepreneurs keen to turn their business dreams into reality' John Cauldwell, Phones 4U founder and author of Love, Pain & Money: The Making of a Billionaire 'Simon Squibb is the real deal! This book is amazing... so, so good. I read over 100 books a year, and this is definitely in the top 5!' Chris Evans 'Inspiring stuff… Simon empowers you to follow your dreams without fear' Jamie Oliver

by Niamh Lynch

€16.99

'Should I be worried?' is a question every parent of young children often asks themselves. From a newborn who cries endlessly, to a toddler with a high temperature, to a schoolchild with a persistent cough, each stage of childhood brings new things to worry about. What needs treatment? When should you call the doctor or go straight to the hospital? Paediatric consultant and mother of two Dr Niamh Lynch understands these concerns, and how hard it is to find information you can trust. Drawing on years of expertise and common questions from her online community, Should I Be Worried? provides clear practical and reassuring advice on everything from tummy troubles, rashes, teething, and sleep to developmental differences and hospital visits - plus an easy-to-use A-Z of childhood health conditions. Your antidote to panic and uncertainty, Should I Be Worried? gives you reliable answers when you need them most - and the confidence to trust your instincts. Chapters include: Week-to-week/Month-to-month guide to early development and illnesses Tummy Troubles Fits, Faints & Funny Turns Teething & Teeth Skin & Rashes Developmental Differences Is This Something Serious? Getting Ready for Hospital Visits and Doctors' Appointments A to Z (of the most searched-for health conditions for babies and children) Ideal for readers who... want clear, practical guidance on common baby and child illnesses and symptoms often feel unsure about when to treat at home, call the GP, or go to hospital prefer reassuring, trustworthy advice from an experienced paediatric consultant would find an easy A-Z of childhood health conditions useful for quick checks want support across stages, from newborn concerns to school-age coughs and fevers

by Lou Beckett

€22.99

What nobody tells you about parenthood, from one of the ‘silent partners’ behind the Parenting Hell podcast. School-run coordinator, party planner, clubsorganiser, laundry sorter… and maybe even a ‘real’ job on top! Sound exhaustingly familiar? From assumptions surrounding who is going to stay at home with the kids to the never-ending list of ‘school’ admin, being ‘the default parent’ rears its head in a plethora of ways. This book is for all the defaults out there – bored out of their eyeballs or so overwhelmed they could scream expletives into the wind for a solid hour – to know their invisible labour is seen and valued. With heartfelt and hilarious advice, Lou Beckett provides much-needed comfort and community for the one who is depended on the most (and often feels appreciated the least), and maybe – just maybe – how we can begin to rebalance the parenting scales and muddle through a little better, together. Ideal for readers who... feel like the default parent and want reassurance that the invisible labour is real and recognised are juggling school admin, logistics, and household management alongside work (paid or unpaid) need humour, solidarity and practical comfort rather than perfect-parent pressure want language and perspective to talk about fairness, roles and emotional load at home are fans of Parenting Hell and enjoy heartfelt, funny takes on the messy reality of family life

by Iwan Carrington

€16.99

Make your home spotless in next to no time From quick fixes for spills and stains to swift spritzes and full spring cleans, TV's favourite cleaning expert, Iwan Carrington, shows you how to make your home spick and span with minimal elbow grease. Room by room and task by task, Clean in 15 makes maintaining a sparkling home a doddle with ingenious hacks and easy routines that promise more free time for you. Make it easy: Follow routines that are fun, simple, and faff-free Make time: Complete tasks in 5 to 50 minutes Make it happen: Only take action when you need to, from daily hacks to monthly maintenance Make it yourself: Follow budget-saving recipes for multipurpose cleaning products

by Nancy Birtwhistle

€12.99

Ideal for readers who: Want greener ways to tackle everyday jobs around the home Enjoy practical fixes for stains, smells and household mess Are trying to cut waste in kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor spaces Like straightforward advice that feels useful, realistic and easy to follow With Nancy, it IS easy being green. Cleaning Magic is a complete guide with practical and down-to-earth advice on how to integrate Nancy’s tried and tested tips into your daily life. Inside you’ll find environmental and budget friendly fixes for almost any problem around the home, from stubborn stain removal to freshening stinky sinks and zero effort slippery path and paver cleaning. These are easy and small changes that make a big difference to your home and the environment. Nancy helps you choose the right tools for the job to fix your problems with as little as a quick spray or a wipe – it’s sorted. Learn how to make the most of what you have, reducing waste around the home. In simple, actionable steps discover how easy it is to make the switch to green choices with the feel-good factor that you are making a difference for a better environment. This book is essential for anyone looking to reduce the number of chemicals and pollutant ingredients in their homes. ‘The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. I can, in my little house, do something.’

by Michael Powell

€8.99

"A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them." - Victor Hugo What is motherhood? What is the nature of this unique bond that begins at birth and guides us throughout our lives? A mother needs patience, courage, tolerance, flexibility, firmness and a thousand other qualities that grow in the human soul. Above all, she is a true friend to her child. At times, when our lives seem beset with contradictions and betrayals, a mother's love is the constant that gives us the courage never to quit and keep on pursuing our goals, and the conviction that we can reach them. We don't always tell our loved ones how much they mean to us, but with 365 Reasons You're the Perfect Mum you can show them. Packed full of inspirational quotes to put into words the things we can't always say, or don't say enough - how much we love our mums. This book is a tribute to mothers and motherhood, in fact, it's the perfect way to say what every mother wishes to hear. Highlights include: - No one will ever touch my life exactly the way you do - I treasure every gift you have given me for my birthday, even the silly ones - You know when to stand up and speak, and when to put the kettle on - A mother's love is rarely earned but freely given - Everything starts with a mother Also available in the series: 365 Reasons You're the Perfect Dad and 365 Reasons to be Proud

by Eoin McLaughlin

€8.99

From the creators of runaway bestselling picture books While We Can't Hug, The Hug and The Kiss, comes a playful new novelty edition of favourite moments from across the series. Hedgehog and Tortoise are best friends. Look at all the things they do together. They love holding hands. They love hugs. Lift the flaps, turn the wheels, pull the sliders! A gorgeous, chunky, top-quality novelty edition. With lots to do for little hands on every page.

by Sophie Cashell

€8.99

  With love, we can do anything! A joyful picture book about love and kindess, from international bestselling illustrator, Axel Scheffler Love is a feeling That wraps you up tight Like a hug when you're lonely Or a light in the night. Love is a feeling That comes from the heart. It's easy to share it, Come on - let's start! With its warm text and playful animal characters, Love shows us that sharing love and kindness is easy and fun - and makes our world a better place. Axel Scheffler's fabulous, endearing animals are the perfect ambassadors to share his message of kindness Axel is much-loved for his characters such as the Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog A donation from every copy of Love sold goes to Three Peas, a charity which supports refugees who have had to flee their homes. Love follows Axel's picture books Kind and Welcome which have enjoyed huge critical and international success. Kind has been translated into 22 languages   Praise for Kind: The Times 'Children's Book of the Week' on 6th April 2019 'A treasure trove of wisdom and beauty. . . A beautiful and profound book' BookTrust 'A timely and inspiring new picture book' Primary Times 'A beautiful and thoughtful gift that will be treasured for generations' South Wales Evening Post 'One of this year's most celebrated releases' Telegraph

by Deirdre Sullivan

€15.99

Little Passenger. I have made space for you inside my heart. It will always be a little bigger than you are. To give you room to grow. A stunning love letter to mothers and babies. With a bookplate for personalization, this is an ideal Mother's Day gift for any new or expectant mother as well as a keepsake and go-to baby shower, naming ceremony or christening gift. Mother and baby are growing together and getting ready to greet the world. Through simple, deeply moving words and truly stunning illustrations, we share an intimate journey through pregnancy and watch a baby develop from a little pea to pumpkin-sized to ... a baby, in their mother's arms. This picture book journey embodies all the vulnerability, hope and tenderness of a new pregnancy and the deep connection between a mother and her unborn child. It also includes a sensitively worded dedication to all the little passengers who never made it, acknowledging that many pregnancy journeys are not always straightforward. The debut picture book from Deirdre Sullivan is perfectly matched with Jessica Love, the illustrator of Julian Is a Mermaid, who illustrates this language of movement and light and love, using colour and space like never seen before on a picture book page.

by Michelle Robinson

€9.49

Discover the power of a mother's love in this heartwarming and thrilling prehistoric adventure, from the team that created Daddy's Footsteps. Mummy has always been there for her cub, as a role model, a teacher and a guide, and she has promised that her love for her cub will last forever. But when the cub and his friends are caught in a flood, he learns how to stand on his own paws, and is inspired to make a very special promise of his own... In this partner book to Daddy's Footsteps, four prehistoric friends find their way in the world with the help of their mums - perfect to share together this Mother's Day. An uplifting and heart-warming celebration of amazing mothers written in soft, poetic rhyme and illustrated in bright, colourful style by multi-award-winning team Michelle Robinson and Paddy Donnelly.

by Jill Murphy

€8.99

Celebrate forty glorious years of the Large family in this stunning anniversary edition of a modern picture book classic. "If you are not familiar with these stories, you really have not lived ... you just couldn't get better" Guardian A gorgeous 40th anniversary edition of a family picture book favourite with a shiny gold foil cover! This is the story of Mrs Large the elephant - who just needs five minutes of peace and quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath and takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast and the morning paper. But there's never a dull moment with the Large family, and it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm and funny modern classic from Jill Murphy.

by Isabel Otter

€14.50

The world's best mum is always there to catch me when I fall. Celebrate all the mums and mother figures in your life with this beautiful pop-up book from Lynn Giunta. Colourful, cheerful text reminds readers how brilliant mums are, while a cute cast of animal pairings encapsulate the special sweetness of the mother-child relationship. With gorgeous paper-cut artwork and vibrant, uplifting text, this is the perfect gift for mums everywhere. Whether you're marking the arrival of a new baby or celebrating someone special on Mother's Day, World's Best Mum is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. Perfect for fans of I Love My Mummy by Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd, With My Mummy by James Brown and Cally Johnson-Isaacs, and My Mum by Anthony Browne. Also available by Isabel Otter and Lynn Giunta: You are Loved and You are Strong.

by Matilda Wilding

€15.99

'Extraordinary ... unpredictable' Daily Mail 'Clever and brilliantly observed' Emily Edwards, author of The Herd 'Gripping, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down' Emily Freud Whose life means the most? 'Clutched tight in my hand is a scrawled list of names… A list of people who could save my life.' Liv wants to be the mother she never had Liv has always dreamt of the moment she will hold her own baby. But just at the moment her new life - as a devoted mother to Max, a loving wife to Justin - should be starting, it looks like it may be ending. An undiagnosed heart condition, worsened by her pregnancy, has thrown her whole future into doubt. If she doesn't receive an urgent transplant, she won't live much longer. But what if she can't be here for her son? As she grows weaker, her determination to raise her baby grows stronger. Without her to protect him, what future does Max face? Slowly Liv begins to ask herself a terrible question: she needs someone's healthy heart to replace her failing one. For that to happen, an accident would have to befall someone else. But what if she could engineer that accident herself? What if she could choose someone to die in order that she could live? If the end of someone else's life offers you the chance of saving your own, whose life means the most? A powerful and completely gripping novel about love, sacrifice and how life forces you to do the unthinkable.

by Anna Brook-Mitchell

€14.99

HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A YEAR OFF WORK . . . ? 'The comedy gold standard' - Stylist 'This book will make you guffaw out loud' - Prima 'It's one that's sure to have you laughing and crying in equal measures' - Express Meet Barri Brown. Respected teacher. Upstanding citizen of Guernsey. Down for a bit of law-breaking . . . Barri has spent years slaving away as a teacher and covering for colleagues with kids. When her husband vanishes - along with her savings - it's the final straw. And so, she hatches a wild plan: fake a pregnancy and use the paid maternity leave to start over somewhere new. With seven foam bumps, a wardrobe full of smock dresses and a great pregnancy heist underway, all Barri has to do is blag it until she can disappear for good - without getting caught and being sent to prison for fraud. How hard could it be? On a small island like Guernsey, it's a motherfaking nightmare. And to make matters worse, when Barri's fake pregnancy forces her to make genuine connections with people for the first time in years, she begins to understand the true cost of her deception . . . Will she really get away with telling the mother of all lies? __ PRAISE FOR MOTHERFAKER 'A bold, brilliant and bonkers caper' - ALEXANDRA POTTER 'Brilliantly original and hilariously executed' - ROSIE WALSH 'A very clever novel' - Belfast Telegraph 'Funny, moving, relatable and keeps you on the edge of your seat' - LIBBY PAGE 'I raced through it' - Daily Mail 'I couldn't put this down! Hilarious, surprising, and sneakily tender' - NATALIE SUE 'A crazy, screwball comedy with real heart and soul' - SARAH HAYWOOD

by Julia Quinn

€11.99

Coming soon to Netflix A TV tie-in edition to BRIDGERTON, a series created by Shondaland for Netflix, from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn: the story of Benedict Bridgerton, in the third of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family. Welcome to Benedict's story . . . This year's most sought-after invitation must surely be that of the Bridgerton masquerade ball, to be held Monday next. Will some fortunate young lady use the mystery of a masquerade night to snare one of the eligible bachelors? Lady Whistledown's Society Papers, May 1815 Sophie Beckett never dreamt she would sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball - or that 'Prince Charming' would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie had been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But that night, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she felt like royalty. Yet she knows all enchantments must end. But Sophie has reckoned without Benedict's determined heart: he has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, for he knows this is his only chance for a fairy tale love . . . Why readers love Julia Quinn . . . 'Light, pacy and full of feisty heroines' Guardian on the Bridgerton series 'Julia Quinn's Bridgerton books take all of the classic tropes we know and love . . . and gives them a thoroughly modern twist. I can't focus on anything else' Stylist 'Quinn is a master of historical romance' Entertainment Weekly

by Freida McFadden

€9.49

Influencer and baking sensation April Masterson knows the secret to the perfect gooey brownies. Or how to make key lime squares that will melt in your mouth. But if you keep watching her offline, you may find out some other secrets about April. Secrets she’d rather you didn’t know. Like… Where did her son go when he snuck out late at night? What was she doing with the local soccer coach behind fogged windows? And what’s buried in her backyard? April’s secrets are enough to destroy her. I’ll make sure of that. Ideal for readers who... love dark domestic thrillers with an unreliable, voyeuristic edge enjoy influencer culture settings and the tension between public image and private secrets like short, punchy chapters and escalating menace prefer stories packed with suspicion, hidden motives, and a creeping sense of dread enjoy twists rooted in family dynamics, neighbourhood gossip, and buried pasts Book Definition Type: Psychological thriller / domestic suspense. Use case: A tense, page-turning thriller for readers who want high-stakes secrets, modern social-media fame pressure, and a threatening watcher perspective driving the suspense.

by Freida McFadden

€9.49

Ideal for readers who: Love psychological thrillers where simmering resentment turns dangerous. Enjoy a revenge-driven story centred on an advice columnist who decides to follow her own counsel. Want domestic suspense rooted in family secrets, marriage strain and suburban New England lives. Like twisty, fast-paced reads with sharp humour and a darkly satisfying edge. A brand new twisted thriller that will have you cheering "good for her!" from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling and global sensation Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid! Sometimes, enough is enough… Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all of her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighborly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction. Or at least, she did. These days, Debbie's life seems to be spiraling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie's done being the bigger person. She's done being reasonable and practical. It's time to take her own advice. And now it's time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most. From #1 Sunday Times and international bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a biting, subversive thriller about what happens when women finally choose to take justice into their own hands – with killer results.

by Sam Blake

€14.99

YOU THINK YOU'RE SAFE. BUT SOMEBODY'S WATCHING... Irish estate agent Rosie Kinsella loves her job selling high-end properties in London. But when she's targeted by a mysterious stalker her amazing life is turned upside down. Who is 'Michael', and why does he seem to think he and Rosie are in a relationship? How does he know where she lives and where she works? And how has he managed to take photos inside her house? Rosie's colleagues and friends rally round to protect her. But who can she really trust? Ideal for readers who... love tense psychological thrillers about stalking, surveillance and personal invasion enjoy modern, high-stakes settings in London with a glossy surface and darker undercurrents like stories driven by paranoia, suspicion and the question of who to trust prefer fast, hooky premises with escalating fear and a tightening circle of suspects enjoy domestic suspense where safety, privacy and reputation unravel in public and in private

by Patricia Gibney

€15.49

She kissed her daughter, turned out the light and entered her own room. Too late to run, she stood frozen as a figure stepped out from behind the door and a hand covered her mouth. Fear was a bomb in her chest ready to explode. Her children. They'd already lost their daddy; they couldn't lose her too. When young widow Éilis disappears in the middle of the night, it is a chilling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Since her husband's death, Éilis is all her children have, and Lottie is terrified for the mother's safety. Then Éilis's body is found wrapped in an unfamiliar yellow dress, and Lottie's fears are confirmed. Desperate for answers, Lottie discovers that Éilis was a member of a support group for widows. And when Jennifer, a friend of Éilis's from the group, is found on a rubbish heap, Lottie vows to get justice. Lottie learns that Jennifer had lived a reclusive life since her husband died, emerging only for group meetings. But when Lottie questions the other women about Jennifer they fall silent. Lottie knows the widows are hiding something. Can she uncover the truth? If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. Three Widows will have you gripped until the very last page. 'Patricia Gibney has never let me down. If you want a thrilling no holds barred read then this is for you.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A compelling and fast paced read that had me gripped right from the very start and unable to put it down. It was twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal for readers who… love dark, twisty police procedurals with a relentless sense of danger enjoy investigations where a tight-knit group is hiding secrets—and silence is its own clue want emotionally charged stakes, especially when children and family are at the heart of the case like page-turning thrillers with vivid crime scenes and escalating tension are fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni, and Rachel Caine-style suspense

by Shari Franke

€11.99

From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog - now the subject of a new Disney+ docuseries - and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing. Shari Franke's childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface - Ruby's wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined. As the family's YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby's delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime. Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: 'Finally'. For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family's devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt's cultish life coaching program, 'ConneXions'. No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother's cruelty.

by Miriam Hussey

€19.99

From pharmacist to leader of the Soul Space movement, Miriam Hussey has been on a transformational journey advocating the power of integrative health and lifestyle medicine. Light Up explores the intricate connections between mind, body and soul, with a profound emphasis on the soul as the focal point of our overall well-being.   Written for those who feel they are struggling with our 'always on' culture, this book offers a pause to prioritise our own needs so that we can shine brightly and live purposefully once again. Divided into three sections, Light Up first turns the spotlight on the body, highlighting how we can regulate our nervous system and activate our 'inner pharmacy' for greater well-being. The focus then turns to the mind and how we can build capacity to experience greater levels of confidence, joy and calm. Finally, in the soul section, Miriam encourages us to reawaken our spirituality, align to our purpose and gain a greater perspective on life, granting us the permission to surrender, let go and be.  Light Up is a compelling guide for those seeking to reignite their soul's vitality and restore harmony to their overall health.

by Gerry Hussey

€12.99

'Ground-breaking' Irish Examiner 'Incredible and powerful' Evoke.ie 'Awaken Your Power Within . . . places the power for radical improvement squarely in the hands of the reader' Irish Independent 'A perfect way to delve deeper into who we are and how to get the best out of ourselves' RTÉ Lifestyle IN THIS GROUND-BREAKING BOOK, health and performance expert Gerry Hussey unlocks the truths about how we experience the present moment. Through amazing insights, life lessons, and powerful meditations, he shows us how we can break free from unconscious, self-limiting beliefs, habits and thinking patterns to reshape and reclaim our inner world, enabling us to live as our truest and most powerful self. From letting go of the fear of not being enough, to overcoming the disease of distraction, to opening up to a deeper level of consciousness, Awaken Your Power Within is a powerful guide for all ages, one which takes us on a path of discovery to a deeper understanding of who we truly are and the limitless possibilities of which we are all capable.

by Patrick Kirk

€24.95

The Essential Guide to the Cafés and Coffee Shops of Dublin. For over 5 years, Patrick Kirk has been visiting the cafés and coffee shops of Dublin, chatting with the owners, photographing the unique surrounds, and capturing the essence of what makes these places hubs of their communities, pioneers in their craft, and makers of some of the finest coffee in the world. After building a dedicated following across social media, Kirk has brought the best of these cafés together in the ultimate Dublin Coffee Guide. Featuring interviews with many of Dublin’s best café owners, recipes for your favourite baked goods, tips on perfecting your home brew and much more.

by Mary Berry

€29.99

Join Britain’s best-loved cook, Mary Berry, as she celebrates her 90th birthday, with a career-spanning collection of iconic, fuss-free recipes for every occasion, alongside stories and memories from a lifetime of cooking. In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Mary shares 90 of her very best recipes — each one perfected over a lifetime of cooking. From sumptuous dishes like Mary’s best ever Lasagne Bolognese, a foolproof Fragrant Chicken Traybake and a freezer-friendly Mac and Cheese, to irresistible desserts like Raspberry Soufflé and of course classic bakes, including Mary’s Best Brownies and Lemon Drizzle Traybake Cake, this collection features a mix of brand-new recipes and beloved classics for every home cook. Alongside the recipes, Mary shares stories and cherished family photographs that offer a glimpse into the memories tied to Mary’s favourite dishes. Accompanying a brand-new BBC series, Mary 90 is a lavish tribute to the joy of cooking and sharing good food.

by Anya Lautenbach

€18.99

The Money-Saving Gardener , Anya Lautenbach, shows you how to create beautiful container displays all year round—no matter the size of your space or your budget. With seasonal arrangements for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, this book offers inspiring projects to bring colour and interest to your garden every month of the year—from cheerful spring bulbs to brighten your day, to charming paperwhites that make meaningful and beautiful gifts during the darker months. Throughout the book, Anya shares her expert, budget-friendly advice on choosing the right pots, repurposing everyday items creatively, and conserving valuable resources, such as compost and water. You'll also find plenty of guidance on propagating plants for free. Find joy in the small things all year long with The Money-Saving Gardener: Containers .

by Alice Pattullo

€14.99

Get outside and get ahead with this beautifully illustrated garden planner. How soon can I sow my sweet peas? When should I prune my clematis? What can I do to add plenty of winter colour to my borders? Is there anything to do in January? Your Gardening Year is the book every gardener should have as they embark on a new year of planting, sowing, pruning, and growing. This easy-to-use guide is packed with essential tasks and top tips for every month of the year, with sections on general garden care, growing fruit and veg, and getting the best out of containers. Discover which plants will look their best each month, and mark the progression of the seasons with a dedicated note section, so you can record your garden successes and make plans for next year. With beautiful illustrations to accompany each month, Your Gardening Year is a must-have resource for all gardeners - whether you're looking for a useful at-a-glance guide for yourself or a gift for a green-fingered loved one.

by Adrian Tinniswood

€32.99

'Tinniswood has created a tome of architectural brilliance, uncomfortable historical truths, and a complicated legacy of power and philanthropy.' - The Irish Times Step inside the historic homes of the Guinness family and enter a world of power, privilege and palatial living.   The Guinnesses became famous as brewers, philanthropists and socialites, but they also created some of the most distinctive homes in Britain and Ireland, where they lived, loved and entertained in high style.   Royalty was a frequent visitor to Ashford Castle and Elveden Hall. At Luggala Oonagh Guinness welcomed rock stars, actors and artists. At Biddesden Bryan Guinness lived the life of an urbane country squire, while at Kelvedon his cousin Honor left her husband Chips Channon to play the country gentleman while she ran off with her land agent. The family's Dublin mansions - Farmleigh, St Anne's and 80 St Stephen's Green - were a byword for grandeur and opulence. And the Guinnesses spent a fortune buying two spectacular country houses, Kenwood and Castletown, not to live in, but simply to save them from destruction and to give them away.   Adrian Tinniswood, the bestselling historian of the country house, opens the door to castles and mansions that once belonged to the greatest brewing dynasty the world has ever seen. 'Tinniswood … [is] an erudite historian of country-house life in all its anecdote-worthy vagaries.' - Financial Times 'We are in the company of a confident and skilled historian who understands the mores of his era and wears his learning lightly…' - Virginia Nicholson, The Times 'Few authors can combine serious social history with the sometimes sad and often hilarious narratives of country-house life in the way that Tinniswood can.' - Jeremy Musson

by Victoria Summerley

€40.49

'The Secret Gardeners is a WONDERFUL book. Just beautiful. It will live, page open, on my coffee table.'- Prue LeithThe Secret Gardeners features the private gardens of more than 25 well-known figures from across British culture, including actors, artists, writers, designers and aristocrats. Through intimate interviews and over 300 photographs, it offers a rare look at the outdoor spaces where creativity, comfort and personal expression take root.This updated edition includes four new gardens, including those of Prue Leith, Dominic West and Catherine FitzGerald and Jeremy Clarkson. Returning names include Julian Fellowes, Cath Kidston, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jeremy Irons. Each chapter reveals what gardening means to its owner, how their space reflects their personality, and why these green sanctuaries matter so deeply.Photographed by Hugo Rittson-Thomas and written with warmth and insight by Victoria Summerley, this is a book that celebrates the joy of gardening, the importance of private space and the stories that grow behind the garden walls.The Secret Gardeners is the perfect book for anyone who loves gardens and wants to get inside the head of the people who create and care for them.

by Charlotte Rickards

€19.58

Keep your mind most agreeably engaged. Pick up your pencils and step into the world of the BBC's classic adaption of Pride & Prejudice, where you are invited to meditate on the very great pleasure of the show's beloved scenes and characters. In a celebration of the iconic series starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, this Official colouring book will allow you to roam the sprawling grounds of Pemberley, lounge in the drawing room with the Bennet sisters, and perhaps even decline a dance with the dashing Mr Darcy. With more than 45 beautiful illustrations and memorable quotes, the whimsy and witticisms of this adored story will spring to life as you colour. The perfect pastime for those moments when, like Mary Bennet, you should infinitely prefer a book… Suitable for children.

by Hazel Gaynor

€12.50

'A beautifully imagined novel rich in historical detail . . . Hazel Gaynor is an exciting new voice in historical fiction' KATE KERRIGANIreland, 1912. Fourteen members of a small village set sail on RMS Titanic, hoping to find a better life in America. For seventeen-year-old Maggie Murphy, the journey is bittersweet. Though her future lies in an unknown new place, her heart remains in Ireland with Séamus, the sweetheart she left behind.Chicago, 1982. Adrift after the death of her father, Grace Butler struggles to decide what comes next. When her Great Nana Maggie shares the painful secret she harbored for almost a lifetime about the Titanic, the revelation gives Grace new direction - and leads her and Maggie to unexpected reunions with those they thought lost long ago.Inspired by true events, The Girl Who Came Home is the poignant story of a group of Irish emigrants abord the Titanic, and its lasting repercussions on survivors and their descendants.

by Martina Murphy

€15.99

You will not know the day, or the hour, but I am coming for you... When DS Lucy Golden discovers an abandoned car showing signs of a recent and bloody escape, the race is on to find the injured occupant, who must be somewhere close by on the Irish island of Achill. But when an anonymous threatening note is found in a pool of blood, the search team is briefed to look for a body, rather than a survivor. Once the victim is revealed to be a retired police officer, Lucy and her team are on edge . . . was the brutal killing an act of personal revenge? Or is the killer making a statement against the wider Gardaì? Tensions rise as bizarre clues, conflicting witness testimony, viral videos and family feuds send Lucy and her partner Detective Dan Brown across Ireland on the hunt for a vicious murderer. They're feeling the pressure at work and at home . . . Lucy's son Luc is in a stormy relationship with a wannabe social media influencer, Dan's mother-in-law is conducting a steamy affair under his roof, and Lucy fears that a recent case that got a little too personal could be the cause of her boss DI William's noticeable coldness towards her. Meanwhile, the killer is only just getting started . . . Ideal for readers who... love Irish crime fiction with a strong detective lead and vivid sense of place enjoy fast-moving investigations packed with twists, feuds, and conflicting testimony like cases with personal stakes, where policing politics and revenge intertwine want a series that balances high tension with humour and rich character subplots enjoy isolated settings like Achill Island, with atmosphere that amplifies the danger

by Libby Page

€16.99

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK Twelve stories. Twelve months. One chance to heal her heart... When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn't come as more of a shock. Partly, because she can't remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. Mainly, because Joe died five months ago… The gift is simple - twelve carefully chosen books from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him. And so begins a reading-inspired journey that takes Tilly around the world; from bustling sidewalks in New York and the tree-lined avenues of Paris to the tranquil Tuscan countryside and the white sands of Bali. With the help of the bookshop owner, Alfie, Tilly starts to discover who she is now, after Joe. But can Tilly's year of books show her how to love again? Praise for This Book Made Me Think of You: 'Cosy, uplifting and heartwarming' Beth O'Leary 'It will make you laugh, make you cry but above all give you hope' Veronica Henry 'A beautifully written love letter to books and bookshops' Holly Miller 'Libby Page has written the feel-good novel of the year' Adriana Trigiani 'A delightful, deliriously bookish book, filled with romance and wonder' Abbi Waxman 'A poignant reminder that with books, love, and a little bit of magic, anything is possible' Kirsty Woodson Harvey 'This Book Made Me Think of You is Page's most tender, love-filled book yet' Laura Jane Williams Praise for Libby Page: 'Tender, thought-provoking and uplifting' Daily Mail 'Joyous . . . A testament to kindness and friendship' Sarah Winman 'This charming novel is full of heart' Lucy Diamond 'Libby Page is a literary burst of sunshine . . . Utterly delightful' Veronica Henry 'Feel-good fiction at its best' Daily Mirror 'A heart that shines from every page' AJ Pearce 'Moving and beautifully crafted' Mike Gayle

by Niamh Hargan

€14.99

From London to Los Angeles, Berlin and Tokyo, Nothing Good Happens After 2 a.m. is a story of friendship, ambition, creativity - and something more. Behind the unmarked door of Love and Death, a tiny speakeasy in East London, Robbie Saunders and El Tippett are cocktail-making stars on the rise. As London's bar scene explodes around them, Robbie and El circle each other, connected by passion and competitive spirit. From Hackney to Soho in the small hours, as the city transforms itself, nothing - and no one - has ever felt so alive. But when it all comes crashing down, something indefinable keeps drawing Robbie and El back into each other's orbit. Over the years that follow, in bars around the world, one unexpected, ill-advised, and utterly glorious late night after another, can they put aside professional betrayals to build something brand new? 'A dream of a book - a beautiful and unusual love story, but also an exploration of what truly matters in life. Niamh Hargan writes with humour, insight and absolute mastery of a narrative that stretches over decades but races along. Like a late-night cocktail, this book was a joyful delight from start to finish' Jane Casey

by John Boyne

€19.99

'An epic.... Impactful and provocative' The New York Times 'An almost note-perfect piece of first-person storytelling' Guardian 'Subtle, intelligent and humane' Sunday Telegraph ____________ John Boyne's acclaimed quartet of Water, Earth, Fire and Air come together at last. Human life is governed by the elements - water, earth, fire and air. They are fundamental to our existence. They sustain us, but they also challenge us. In The Elements, John Boyne has created a vivid kaleidoscope to reflect that contradiction: a quartet of intertwined narratives, each providing a different perspective on cause and effect from the points of view of the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator and the victim. From a mother on the run from her past, to a young football star on trial, a successful surgeon grappling with childhood trauma, and finally a father on a transformative journey with his son, the four strands weave together to form a tapestry of intersecting lives. Boyne's most ambitious work yet, The Elements is both an engrossing drama and a moving examination of the fault lines inherent to human experience. In crisp, spellbinding prose, he navigates a complex subject with extraordinary empathy and unflinching honesty, at every step challenging us to confront our own perceptions of who we are and what made us that way.

by Heather Morris

€13.99

From the bestselling author of THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel of a dying teenager's final wish, a lonely young man's journey towards connection, and the unexpected friendship they find together. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult, and John Green. Jesse is 15. She loves her friends, her little brother and her parents - even when they're arguing, which feels like constantly these days. But most of all, she loves playing video games. Even from her hospital bed. Alex is 29. He doesn't love a lot of things. To be honest, he's not really sure he knows how to. His desk at work, as VR games designer, is empty, much like his life feels sometimes. Then Jesse makes a wish. A simple one: a video experience made of her life, something to be there, just in case she isn't. One loving teenager. One lonely adult. Which one will get the happy ending? Heather Morris is an international no.1 bestseller and has sold over 18 million copies worldwide. This brand-new novel is a fresh direction for her but speaks to all the themes that you know and love her for: hope in the darkest of places, family, love and courage.

by Maggie O'Farrell

€11.99

The no. 1 bestseller that inspired the major film starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal WINNER: BEST PICTURE (DRAMA) AND BEST ACTRESS AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES WINNER: OUTSTANDING BRITISH FILM AND BEST ACTRESS AT THE BAFTAS NOMINATED FOR EIGHT ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST SCREENPLAY AND BEST PICTURE 'A thing of shimmering wonder' David Mitchell ✨ A LOVE THAT DRAWS THEM TOGETHER. A LOSS THAT THREATENS TO TEAR THEM APART. The untold love story that inspired Shakespeare's greatest masterpiece. On a summer's day in 1596, a young girl in Stratford-upon-Avon takes to her bed with a sudden fever. Her twin brother, Hamnet, searches everywhere for help. Why is nobody at home? Their mother, Agnes, is over a mile away, in the garden where she grows medicinal herbs. Their father is working in London. Neither parent knows that Hamnet will not survive the week. Hamnet tells the powerful story of Agnes and Will, and of the son whose life has been all but forgotten, but who inspired one of the greatest plays ever written. 🌟Fall in love with HAMNET this year 🌟 'HAMNET is a feast for the senses' 'One of my favourite books of the year. Simply gorgeous' 'Words fail me... this story had me feeling everything' 'I read and reread passages throughout this exceptional novel'

by Philippa Gregory

€17.99

Ideal for readers who: Enjoy Tudor historical fiction rich in intrigue Are drawn to stories of survival, spying and dangerous secrets Want to step inside the shifting power of Henry VIII’s court Like tense, atmospheric novels with political edge Special Collector's Edition available to the first UK print run only! Revealing a beautiful full-colour board design with foil detailing beneath the dust jacket. Available while stocks last. She survives four queens. Will she fall to a tyrant? Jane Boleyn watches from the shadows of the Tudor court. Where nothing is more powerful than a secret - or more deadly. As the Boleyns rise, Jane rises with them. But the king's love is a fickle thing. And when the royal gaze turns elsewhere, Jane uses the only weapon she has: her voice. To survive in this dazzling, dangerous world she has mastered many masks: loving wife, devoted sister, and obedient spy. Now she must step out of the shadows. She might outlive her rivals. She might know the court's darkest secrets. But power rests on the edge of a tyrant king's sword. Where will it fall next? Philippa Gregory brings the Boleyn traitor into the light in an explosive story of one woman's survival in the treacherous heart of the Tudor court. 'Beautifully written, meticulously researched… utterly compelling and unputdownable' SANTA MONTEFIORE 'A stunning tour de force: compelling, thrilling, mesmerising, completely engrossing' BARBARA ERSKINE 'An enthralling historical thriller and a mirror on contemporary politics… rich and compelling' C J COOKE 'A propulsive, emotional, thrill ride through the Tudor court' LUCY CLARKE 'A thrilling story about ambition, power struggles… and dark side of the Tudor court' ADELE PARKS '[A] tense portrait of survival under a king whose love can mean death' i paper 'As perilous as it is thrilling' Mail on Sunday 'Gregory masterfully explores Jane's guilt, ambition and survival […] you can feel the power, danger and allure of the Tudor dynasty on every page' Woman & Home 'An immersive visit to the Court of Henry VIII with its magnificence and machinations, its pageantry and plotting' Saga 'Gregory's research is impeccable, but she wears it lightly when transporting you to the Tudor court in all its pomp, glory [and] drama' High Life 'Written with the world of modern politics in mind, where decisions and policy can spin on a whim, and bursting with […] intrigue, subterfuge, and authentic period detail' Northern Echo 'Richly atmospheric, Gregory's novel delivers a riveting portrait of Jane and drama of the cunning stakes involved in trying to survive Henry's reign' Booklist Book 10 in the Tudor and Plantagenet Novels series.

by Stephanie Garber

€17.99

It starts with a class in an old movie theatre. Folklore 517: Local Legends and Urban Myths, taught by a woman called the Professor. Most students believe the Professor's stories are just fiction. There isn't a man in Hollywood who you can call to find out the time you'll die. There's not a haunted hotel bar in Los Angeles that the devil likes to frequent. There's no such thing as magic. But . . . most students don't have the same tragic past as Holland St. James. Now a graduate student, Holland is hoping to use her thesis to rewrite her past by proving that some of the most infamous deaths in old Hollywood were actually murders committed by the devil. She has no idea that this quest will lead her into a deadly world of century-old secrets and unimaginable lies and onto the path of two very dangerous men, both of whom are willing to do whatever it takes to find a magic that will either forever alter Holland's life or completely destroy it. Alchemy of Secrets is the first adult novel from global fantasy phenomenon Stephanie Garber, the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart series. 

by Nicola Pierce

€19.99

Ideal for readers who: Want Irish history that brings overlooked women back into view. Are interested in the lives behind famous names and public achievements. Care about marriage, partnership and the hidden labour behind political and literary history. Prefer accessible biography that is thoughtful, revealing and easy to read. Throughout history, the stories of women's lives and work have been overshadowed by those of men. Wives, especially, disappear, unacknowledged as patrons and champions of their husband's work, as collaborators, muses, carers and managers of the family domain. Great Irish Wives shines a spotlight on ten such wives: Matilda Tone, Mary O'Connell, Constance Wilde, Charlotte Shaw, Emily Shackleton, Annette Carson, Sinéad de Valera, Margaret Clarke, George Yeats and Beatrice Behan. The men in this book are household names, from Wolfe Tone and Daniel O'Connell to Oscar Wilde and Brendan Behan, and they all have one thing in common: they married women who enabled them to pursue their dreams, even if that meant courting death or outrage. Nicola Pierce tells the stories of these truly remarkable women.

by Deirdre O'Neill

€22.99

We walk past remnants of our past every day without noticing. Our ancestors left echoes of themselves all around us, if we only know where to look and how to interpret the signs. These remnants lie all over Ireland, telling us of the lives they once touched. Understanding their story roots our knowledge in the foundations of our society and the customs that have shaped the Irish people over centuries. Remnants of Our Past tells the story of Irish people, their memories preserved in these forgotten places. What is now a cold hearth in a collapsing fireplace was once the warm centre where the family gathered and the fire was never allowed to go out. The tranquil parks in our villages were once bustling fair greens, echoing with the bellowing of livestock and the howls of faction fighters.

by Suzy Byrne

€23.99

Dear Gay was an instant bestseller when it was published in 2023. PS Gay brings readers more letters and memories from the listeners of Ireland's most iconic radio show. PS Gay reflects the very fabric of our society from the lighter watercooler moments that had us all talking, to personal stories that stopped us in our tracks. Remember the uproar over Dick's affair in Glenroe and the nationwide protest about the decision by Switzer's department store to remove the Christmas gnomes from the window. There are accounts of the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, the divorce referendum and heartbreaking experiences of abortion. Most importantly, there are the stories of the lives of everyday superwomen who wrote into the show to share their experiences, Gay Byrne acting as ringmaster skilfully capturing what mattered to them. Nostalgic for times that seemed simpler than they are today, and a reminder of how far we have come.

by Betsy Cornwell

€18.99

Betsy Cornwell left home with her baby on his first birthday, checking into a hotel under a false name so her husband could not track them down. Over the long months of housing insecurity that followed, bouncing around cheap motel rooms and friend's couches, Betsy's determination to offer her son something she'd never had - a safe, stable home - took on the force of obsession. In The Old Knitting Factory, Cornwell invites readers to join her on the path that led out of her violent marriage and into renovating a run-down house on a lake in rural Ireland, transforming a largely abandoned and abused vacation house into a family home and childcare-inclusive arts retreat space for other single parents. Along the way, she creates community and finds family wherever she goes - even when she has to build it herself, brick by brick. Mixing Maid's gripping portrait of single motherhood's precarity with The Salt Path's wild, romantic sense of place - in this case among rural Ireland's cool mists, nubbly Aran yarns, and whispering turf fires - The Old Knitting Factory invites readers to experience the magic of found family and new beginnings.

by Miriam Margolyes

€16.99

From Arnie to Dolly, Blackadder to Scorsese; Graham Norton to Harry Potter; The Vagina Monologues to Zoom — welcome back to the irrepressible and unstoppable world of Miriam Margolyes. Packed with her wit, wisdom, and unfiltered stories, The Little Book of Miriam is a memory palace of standout moments, bold opinions, and surprising conclusions from Miriam's extraordinary life. Never forget: this is a woman who knocked back Warren Beatty, performed for an audience of two thousand naked lesbians, injected sex into the Cadbury’s Caramel Bunny, and became Vogue’s cover star at age 83. Miriam is always full of surprises — and this book is too. Deliciously dip-in-able, thought-provoking, and mirth-inducing, this elegantly designed collection is always interesting. Whether sharing daring declarations, behind-the-scenes antics, or reflections on the indignities of ageing, this is a book as unique and extraordinary as Miriam herself.

by Zoe Howë

€19.58

<p><b>A look at the turbulent, triumphant life of one of rock and roll's foremost icons</b></p><p>Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks is a musical visionary, a poet and an enduring style icon with a truly phenomenal life story. The Omnibus enhanced <em>Dreams, Visions & Rumours</em> is a celebratory examination of this tale, tracing Stevie's life from her Arizona childhood, the magic moment when she joined Fleetwood Mac and the hedonistic turbulence that followed.</p><br><p>Crowned 'The Reigning Queen Of Rock And Roll' by <em>Rolling Stone</em>, and with gold and quadruple platinum solo albums under her beaded belt, Stevie Nicks has enjoyed the ultimate in rock 'n' roll success in her life as a recording artist - but this charmed life has come as a result of grit, self-belief and a devotion to creativity above all; hers has been a journey of intense highs and lows.</p><p>This biography, a celebration of the Stevie Nicks phenomenon, takes us on her journey from peripatetic mid-West childhood to her explosion onto the music scene as chiffon-swathed rock goddess, right up to present day. Including exclusive interviews with some of Stevie's associates and collaborators from over the years, author Zoë Howe explores the mystique while retaining the magic of this modern-day musical sorceress and wise woman of rock.</p><br><p>This updated edition includes information about the 24 Karat Gold self-portrait collection exhibition Stevie curated in Hollywood, her work with the LA band Haim, coping with the loss of her close friends Glenn Frey and Prince, being a Rolling Stone cover girl again and more.</p>

by Dick Van Dyke

€18.99

On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of life advice, stories, and reflections on how he's maintained good health and a zest for life as he enters his tenth decade. Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Now, as he's about to turn 100 years old, Dick is still dancing, still approaching life with the twinkle in his eye that we've come to know and love. In 100 RULES FOR LIVING TO 100, he reveals his secrets for maintaining your joie de vivre, staying physically healthy, and making the most out of the life you've been given. Through stories from his past and present-the pivotal moments from childhood to film sets to his expansive family and finding love late in life-Dick reflects on both the joyful times and the challenges that shaped him. His indefatigable spirit and positive attitude will surely inspire readers to count the blessings in their own lives, persevere through the hard times, and appreciate the beauty and complexity of being human. PRAISE FOR KEEP MOVING "Dick Van Dyke has been in our collective consciousness a very long time, from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins, to Diagnosis: Murder and The Dick Van Dyke Show. What's the secret to staying young? The popular movie and television stars [says] it's about attitude and staying active and has a new book to prove it." - NPR Weekend Edition "Song-and-dance man Van Dyke relishes his approaching 90th birthday and shares some tips for readers on reaching and enjoying that venerable age. This is determinedly upbeat stuff." - Kirkus "Multitalented [Dick Van Dyke] shares his vast store of knowledge in a memoir that offers tips and truths about [how to] make living an achievement." - The Sacramento Bee PRAISE FOR MY LUCKY LIFE IN AND OUT OF SHOW BUSINESS "In my opinion, 'Luck' has little to do with Dick Van Dyke's life. It is, rather, his innate kindness and talent that have had an extraordinary effect in shaping the man. And what a fascinating self-portrait he's given us in this book." - Mary Tyler Moore "Van Dyke tells a wonderful story about himself and his times. And-in an often surprisingly relevant manner-our times. We've always liked the performer-it's hard not to like Dick Van Dyke-but this will will make you admire him." - Playbill

by Matthew McConaughey

€22.99

From the Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights comes an inspiring, faith-filled, and often hilarious collection of personal poetry and prayers about navigating the rodeo of life and chasing down the original dream, belief. My prayers are my poems are my prayers. I've always relied on logic to make sense of myself and the world. A prescriptionist at heart, I've always looked to reason to find the rhyme, the practical to get to the mystical, the choreography to find the dance, the proof to get to the truth, and reality to get to the dream. I've been finding that tougher to do lately. It's more than hard to know what to believe in; it's hard to believe. But I don't want to quit believing, and I don't want to stop believing in . . . humanity, you, myself, our potential. I think it's time for us to flip the script on what's historically been our means of making sense, and instead open our aperture to enchantment and look to faith, belief, and dreams for our reality. Let's sing more than we might make sense, believe in more than the world can conclude, get more impressed with the wow instead of the how, let inspiration interrupt our appointments, dream our way to reality, serve some soul food to our hungry heads, put proof on the shelf for a season, and rhyme our way to reason. Forget logic, certainty, owning, or making a start-up company of it; let's go beyond what we can merely imagine, and believe, in the poetry of life.

by Hannah Strong

€18.99

Ideal for readers who: Love film books that explore style, colour and cinematic authorship Enjoy thinking about how visual choices shape mood and meaning Want to revisit Wes Anderson's films through their distinctive worlds Are looking for an accessible, visually led study of modern cinema Wes Anderson's use of colour is one of his most distinguished cinematic devices and makes his work instantly recognisable. This book takes you on a visual journey through Anderson's filmography, exploring unparalleled use of colour and unravelling the symbolism woven into each carefully chosen hue. From the whimsical charm of The Grand Budapest Hotel to the poignant aesthetics of Moonrise Kingdom, each chapter reveals the genius use of colour in specific scenes, costumes, sets and details. Rich with stills from the movies and vibrant infographic colour palettes, and supported by special features on themes in Anderson's work, Colours of Wes Anderson provides a visual feast that will encourage you to watch Anderson's films in a whole new light. This is the perfect follow-up to Colours of Film (Frances Lincoln, 2023) for fans of Wes Anderson and his aesthetic.

by Mark Ronson

€18.99

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'His storytelling is vivid, humorous, and refreshingly honest' DUA LIPA 'Compelling, wry, self-aware, genuinely endearing' THE GUARDIAN 'A ride you have to take' ZANE LOWE 'A heartfelt love letter to a bygone era' BBC 'The most life-affirming coming-of-age story I've read in an age' PETE PAPHIDES DISCOVER MARK RONSON'S ELECTRIFYING MEMOIR ABOUT HIS DJ DAYS IN '90s NEW YORK Mark Ronson was born a night person. With hedonistic creatives for parents, parties became his playground. Yet, having moved to New York City from London at a young age, he always felt like a bit of an outsider, until discovering himself in the pulsing, unifying joy of the city's parties and hip-hop scene. Each night brought a heady mix of music, ambition, danger, delight, and possibilities. Having well and truly caught the DJing bug, he worked to find his place and make his name in the city that never sleeps. Night People conjures the undeniable magic of '90s New York. It evokes the rush of a time and place where fashionistas and rappers on the rise danced alongside club kids and 9-to-5'ers - and invites us into the tribe of creatives and partiers who came alive when the sun went down. A heartfelt coming-of-age tale, Night People is the definitive account of a cultural moment and the making of a musical mastermind. _____________________________________________________________________ 'Remarkable' GQ

by Dolly Parton

€44.99

A stunning celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic career as a performer, featuring entertaining personal stories alongside 350 full-color photographs, including exclusive images and ephemera from her archive, and an eight-page gatefold listing her lifetime of performances. In Star of the Show, the culminating book in Dolly Parton's photographic trilogy-following Songteller (lyrics) and Behind the Seams (fashion)-the global superstar finally shares a definitive look at her career as one of the world's most dazzling and beloved performers. Featuring engaging stories and memories from Parton's dynamic life behind the microphone, this book spotlights her signature performances and star-making moments, from singing in front of her family to premiering on the Grand Ole Opry stage and beyond. Her formative years performing with country legend Porter Wagoner are chronicled as she learns hard lessons from life on the road. Breaking out on her own at state fairs and critically acclaimed venues, she toured the world performing for millions of fans in arenas, stadiums, and at festivals. From making her onscreen debut in the blockbuster feature film 9 to 5 to playing the Dallas Cowboys' 2023 Thanksgiving halftime show to 42 million viewers, this global superstar knows no limits. Along the way, Dolly shares the stage with Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, and others, while offering insight on touring big, singing strong, and staying on top for seven decades. Brimming with Parton's trademark wit and heartfelt sincerity, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage is not only an homage to one of history's most cherished artists, but also a must-have collector's item for-and love letter to-any fan of the one and only Dolly Parton.

by Patti Smith

€16.99

Ideal for readers who: Love memoirs about music, art and creative life Enjoy intimate life writing shaped by memory, grief and imagination Are drawn to journeys from post-war childhood to artistic adulthood Want a lyrical, reflective read with real emotional depth A radiant new memoir from beloved artist and writer Patti Smith, author of the National Book Award Winner Just Kids. God whispers through a crease in the wallpaper, writes Patti Smith in this indelible account of her life as an artist. A post-Second World War childhood unfolds in a condemned housing complex described in Dickensian detail: consumptive children, vanishing neighbours, an infested rat house, and a beguiling book of Irish fairytales. We enter the child's world of the imagination where Smith, the captain of her loyal and beloved sibling army, vanquishes bullies, communes with the king of tortoises and searches for sacred silver pennies. The most intimate of Smith's memoirs, Bread of Angels takes us through her teenage years where the first glimmers of art and romance take hold. Arthur Rimbaud and Bob Dylan emerge as creative heroes and role models as Patti starts to write poetry, then lyrics, merging both into the iconic songs and recordings such as Horses and Easter, 'Dancing Barefoot' and 'Because the Night'. She leaves it all behind to marry her one true love, Fred Sonic Smith, with whom she creates a life of devotion and adventure on a canal in St. Clair Shores, Michigan with ancient willows and fulsome pear trees. She builds a room of her own, furnished with a pillow of Moroccan silk, a Persian cup, inkwell and fountain pen. The couple spend nights in their landlocked Chris-Craft studying nautical maps and charting new adventures as they start their family. As Smith suffers profound losses, grief and gratitude are braided through years of caring for her children, rebuilding her life and, finally, writing again - the one constant in a life driven by artistic freedom and the power of the imagination to transform the mundane into the beautiful, the commonplace into the magical, and pain into hope. In the final pages, we meet Patti on the road again, the vagabond who travels to commune with herself, who lives to write and writes to live.

by Priscilla Presley

€16.99

'This intimate new book will change the way we think about the King of Rock 'n' Roll' Telegraph 'A rollercoaster of love and loss' Washington Post The long-awaited, candid memoir by Priscilla Presley chronicling her difficult, inspiring journey beyond the walls of Graceland and behind the elegant image the world sees. The Elvis legacy seen from the inside ... Priscilla Presley's divorce from Elvis left his fans incredulous. How could she leave the man every woman wanted? From the outside, life in Elvis's mansion looked glamorous and enviable, and in many respects, it was. But inside the mansion, her husband was constantly surrounded by a male entourage while at the gates, lines of beautiful women waited hopefully for an audience with the King. From the time she was seventeen years old, that life was all Priscilla had known. During her ten years with Elvis, it became painfully apparent that she had no idea who she was outside Elvis's world. The only way to find herself was to leave that world and seek a new life of her own, because leaving was the only way to survive, for herself and for her daughter. Softly, As I Leave You, is the deeply personal story of what Priscilla lost and what she found when she walked away from the man she loved. Despite the legal separation, their love for one another transformed into a touching and tender dynamic that endured until Elvis's untimely death four years later. Shattered by Elvis's passing, she had to reinvent herself a second time as the single mother of a talented, often headstrong daughter who never really recovered from her father's death. Priscilla's dedication to motherhood was enriched by the birth of her second child, and she gradually found her footing as a businesswoman, actress, designer, and legislative advocate. She transformed Graceland into an international destination and helped guide the development of Elvis Presley Enterprises. But the unexpected, shattering loss of three immediate family members years later brought Priscilla to her knees. She shares her journey with a quiet dignity that will comfort and reassure anyone who has suffered - and survived - seemingly unbearable loss. A passionate, compassionate, and inspiring story of finding your place in the world, Softly, As I Leave You, is a sweet Southern melody that will take the reader with Priscilla on her long road home.

by Po-rum Hwang

€16.99

From the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays about reading, language and life. Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure? Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading. But in this gentle, philosophical collection celebrating books, reading and language, Hwang Bo-reum doesn't just tell us, but shows us what living a life immersed in reading means. Every Day I Read provides many quiet moments for introspection and reflection, encourages book-lovers to explore what reading means to each of us. While this is a book about books, at its heart is an attitude to life, one outside capitalism and climbing the corporate ladder. Readers and non-readers will take away something from it, including a treasure trove of book recommendations blended seamlessly within.

by Malala Yousafzai

€16.99

Ideal for readers who: Seek memoirs that move beyond the public story into something more personal Are interested in friendship, first love and identity under intense pressure Want to follow a life reshaped by exile, fame and unfamiliar new beginnings Prefer candid nonfiction with humour, vulnerability and emotional honesty How do you rebuild yourself when your whole world changes overnight? Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Now, for the first time ever, Malala takes readers beyond the headlines in Finding My Way – a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humour and tenderness. Finding My Way is a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are. In it, Malala traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect – they’re human. In this astonishing memoir, Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her – while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is. Finding My Way is an intimate look at the life of a young woman taking charge of her destiny – and a deeply personal testament to the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself.

by Jung Chang

€17.99

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE LONG-AWAITED SEQUEL TO WILD SWANS, THE MULTI-MILLION COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SENSATIONA Book of the Year in The Times; Daily Telegraph; Financial Times and Waterstones'A must-read … magnificent' DAILY TELEGRAPH *****'Beautiful and moving' ELIF SHAFAK, OBSERVERJung Chang's Wild Swans was a book that defined a generation, an epic personal history of Jung, her mother and grandmother - 'three daughters of China'. The book opens in 1909 with her grandmother's birth - and foot-binding - when China was under the last emperor, moving through Mao Zedong's rule, especially the Cultural Revolution during which Jung's parents were subjected to horrendous ordeals because of their courage. It finishes in 1978 when Deng Xiaoping officially ended the Mao era and started the 'reforms'. Jung, at that propitious juncture, became one of the first Chinese to leave Communist China for the West.Nearly half a century on, China has risen from a decrepit and isolated state to a global power, the challenger to the United States' dominant position in the world. Through those decades, Jung's life has been intimately entwined with her native land. Her experiences dealing with the regime in those years were rich and revealing - especially so because all her books were (and are) banned.Fly, Wild Swans is the follow-up to Wild Swans and brings the story of Jung's family - along with that of China - up to date. The book is in many ways Jung's love letter to her mother. It is inevitably also about her grandmother and father, both of whom died tragically in the Cultural Revolution but are often recalled in this book. In fact, the past is never far away in Jung's subsequent life. It has shaped her, and moulded the present China, and what's more, it promises to herald the future.China is now at another watershed moment with the era of Chairman Xi Jinping greatly affecting the lives of Jung and her mother. Fly, Wild Swans is Jung's heartfelt response to that experience, and a book filled with drama, love, curiosity and incredible history - both personal and global. Ultimately uplifting, told in Jung's clear, honest and compelling voice, it is memoir writing at its best.'Profoundly revealing as a portrait both of a family and of the deeper traumas that lie at the heart of modern China' RORY STEWART'Another wonder book from Jung Chang…I am quite blown away by it' LADY ANTONIA FRASER

by Clodagh McKenna

€23.99

Ideal for readers who: Want healthy everyday meals that do not feel like hard work Enjoy quick recipes that still feel generous and satisfying Are cooking for busy days from breakfast through to dinner Like practical cookbooks that make healthy eating feel easy Clodagh's Happy Cooking is the newest recipe book from Clodagh McKenna, packed with delicious recipes for the health-conscious cook who’s short on time. This collection is full of easy, everyday, tasty dishes that make health and happiness part of your daily routine—from breakfast to dinner. All the recipes are designed to fit seamlessly into your life, using easy-to-find ingredients, offering vegan alternatives, and including air fryer adaptations where relevant. Recipes include: Juices & Teas: Gut Healing Juice, Mood-Boosting Hot Chocolate, and My Daily Happy Juice (with over 1 million views on social media) Breakfasts: Wholemeal Blueberry Chia Muffins, Homemade Granola, and Slow-Cooked Chorizo Baked Beans Snacks & Treats: Banana Peanut Bread, Mum’s Cinnamon Rock Buns, and Oat & Pistachio Cookies Soups & Breads: Lentil Roast Tomato Soup, Guinness Brown Bread, and Rosemary Tomato Focaccia Lunches: Spinach & Feta Pastries, Summer Vegetables with Whipped Lemon Ricotta, and Roasted Chickpea Caesar Salad 30-Minute Suppers: Crispy Salmon Rice, Greek Chicken with Spicy Couscous & Tzatziki, and Spicy Sausage Pasta in Chilli Tomato Sauce Weekend Cooking: Buttery Croque Monsieur Brunch Bake, Mum’s Irish Lamb Stew with Pearl Barley, and Pear, Brie & Thyme Tart From energizing breakfasts to help you start your day on the right foot, to simple suppers you can whip up in under 30 minutes, Clodagh’s Happy Cooking is a must-have guide to joyful, healthy living.

by Donal Skehan

€23.99

Ideal for readers who: Want quick, fuss-free cooking and family-friendly meals for busy days. Enjoy recipes built around real-time cooking, where each step keeps dinner moving. Need practical kitchen inspiration using supermarket ingredients, hob cooking and air-fryer shortcuts. Like accessible cookbooks that feel upbeat, achievable and full of genuinely useful ideas. 'This book is a lifesaver! No faff, no fuss - just banging, easy dinners.' Alison Hammond Donal's Real Time Recipes has been designed with busy lives in mind. No marinading or time-consuming techniques, just STRAIGHT THROUGH COOKING all on the hob or kitchen counter. Think quick sauces while the pasta is in the pot, char-grilled chicken whilst you prep a fresh chopped salad, speedy microwave greens, crisped air-fryer new potatoes - KITCHEN MAGIC using readily available supermarket ingredients. Recipes include: favourite pasta dishes like Chop Tomato Pesto Pasta and Spicy 'Nduja Carbonara; super tasty one-pot suppers like Saffron Chicken & Rice and Braised One Pan Lamb; mouth-watering bowl food like Chicken Katsu in a Flash and Sticky Soy Salmon & Crispy Rice. 90 FAMILY FAVOURITES IN 30 MINUTES OR LESS from the moment you step into the kitchen to the moment you sit down with a delicious home-cooked meal in front of you.

by Nathan Anthony

€20.99

Ideal for readers who: Want healthier takes on takeaway favourites Enjoy practical cookbooks built around weeknight cravings Use an air fryer or slow cooker to keep family meals simple Like accessible recipe books that balance flavour, budget and routine 100 brand new recipes for your air fryer and your slow cooker. Save money and calories with healthy, home-cooked versions of your favourite takeaways. Number one bestselling author Nathan Anthony is back with 100 easy recipes to hack your weeknight cooking. Whether you’re craving a classic curry or a comforting pizza, you’ll find healthy, quick versions of family favourites to satisfy that fast-food craving and stop you ordering in. With every recipe designed for your slow cooker or air fryer, and complete with calorie counts and full macro breakdowns, these simple, flavourful recipes mean you can indulge while staying on track of your health and budget. Mouth-watering recipes include Katsu Chicken Curry, Sweet & Sour Noodles, Smash Burgers, and Garlic Mozzarella Doughballs.

by Una Leonard

€19.99

Ideal for readers who: Enjoy cookbooks built around sharing good food with family and friends. Want recipes that move easily from everyday treats to celebration bakes. Picture lazy Sunday mornings, lunch spreads and seasonal favourites on the table. Prefer approachable baking and cookery with warmth, polish and plenty of inspiration. Una Leonard dedicates her days to creating delicious treats - at 2210 Patisserie and at home with family and friends. In Good Together, she has brought together more of her favourite sweet and savoury recipes so that you can create delicious food to share during life’s special moments, big and small. Enhance a Cinnamon Roll or a Sausage Roll on a lazy Sunday morning; impress at lunchtime with a Grilled Halloumi & Beetroot Salad or freshly baked Focaccia; celebrate an important day (or make an ordinary day even better) with Cookies & Cream Cupcakes, Bakewell Buns or a Banoffee Pie Loaf Cake. This selection of over 90 recipes also includes Una’s favourite seasonal delights, such as Baileys Tiramisu, Pavlova Cake and Barm Brack, and her top tips for filling, stacking and decorating showstopper cakes. Good Together is full of mouth-watering treats you’ll want to share every day, no matter the occasion.

by Lili Forberg

€21.99

Everyone loves a takeaway - it always feels like a treat. But as much as she enjoyed the convenience, foodie content creator Lili Forberg began to wonder: could she recreate those same flavours at home? And not just as an occasional treat, but for midweek family dinners or to satisfy a quick craving for something tasty? Following the success of Lili’s Family Favourites - and using the same principles of fuss-free, easy-to-make recipes with readily available ingredients - Lili’s Family Fakeaways brings you more than eighty dishes that Lili’s family and her 500k Instagram followers crave the most, all adapted to be fresher, tastier, and more fun to make. Try your hand at Korean corn dogs or tornado potatoes, or host a family-style meal with steak fajitas, chimichurri sauce, and mango salsa. Get the kids involved and make your own turkey gyoza, or whip up some air-fryer falafels - you can even make your own pita breads to serve them in. You’ll soon find yourself reaching for this book instead of your phone any time you fancy something delicious - no need to wait for a special occasion!

by Lou Robbie

€17.99

As a parent, I know the madness of the dinnertime rush all too well. Make & Freeze is the book I wish I had years ago - simple, home-cooked recipes you can stash in the freezer and rely on when the kiddos are tearing down the house. Make & Freeze is the ideal family cookbook, with 100 recipes that can all be made in advance and popped in the freezer. Family life is hectic, and parents don’t always have the time or energy to cook from scratch every evening. With recipes ranging from School Morning Pancakes to lunchbox Blueberry and Ricotta Muffins and Chickpea and Squash Curry, Make & Freeze is real homecooked food for time-poor parents. Lou’s recipes are healthier, cheaper and tastier than shop-bought packaged food, and are just as easy to grab from the freezer when you need them on a rainy day.

by Sophie Morris

€18.99

When it comes to food, we all want to make the right choices. We’ve heard of ultra-processed foods and how bad they are for us, yet how much do we really know about the products in our shopping trolley? Through her hugely popular supermarket swap posts, Sophie Morris has already shown hundreds of thousands of Irish shoppers how to replace ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives. From ketchup to burgers and granola to curry sauce, Sophie knows which brands offer less processed, better quality and often cheaper options – and you’ll be surprised at what you discover. In addition, busy mum Sophie gives you 50 family-favourite recipes for cooking from scratch at home.

by Angela Harding

€18.85

'Spring, at all its stages, has an energy that engages us with the outside world.' 'Seasonal change has always been a great inspiration for my artwork. I love the changing light that brings new colours and smells. The seasons are nature's clock, bringing birds from distant shores to nest and breed in our gardens. So it is hard to say exactly when one season stops and the other begins; the changes are not necessarily gradual but come in fits and starts. Seasons have no regard for the official times written down in a calendar. Spring, more than any other of the seasons, is like this.' Spring Unfurled is the first book in a stunning seasonal quartet from beloved printmaker and illustrator Angela Harding. Each title in this pocket-sized series takes readers on a journey through the seasons, reflecting Angela's observations as the nature around her transforms and evolves over the course of a year. Taking in landscapes across the UK including views from her home studio in Rutland, to the Scottish wilderness, via the low-lying marshlands of Suffolk and the windswept hills of Yorkshire, the beautiful illustrations and evocative imagery of the prose make this the perfect book for nature lovers and art lovers everywhere. Featuring over thirty of Angela Harding's favourite prints alongside observations taken from her books A Year Unfolding, Wild Light and Still Waters & Wild Waves, each short, small book in this seasonal collection is a beautiful new way to enjoy Angela's work and celebrate nature and wildlife across the UK at all times of year. Collect all four titles: Spring Unfurled, Summer's Hum, Falling into Autumn, Winter's Song.

by Frank Hopkinson

€43.50

Golf: The Iconic Courses invites you to explore the world's most spectacular golf courses, where history, beauty, and sport meet. From the ancient Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews to the dramatic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, this book takes you on a breath-taking tour of the places every golfer dreams of playing.Whether it's Augusta's Amen Corner, Pebble Beach's Pacific-kissed cliffs, or the perilous dunes of Carnoustie's Barry Burn, each course is a masterpiece of design and nature. Discover the wild Irish landscapes, the lush jungles of Vietnam, and the rugged cliffs of Mexico's Quivira, where the greens defy gravity.Featuring stunning photography from two of the world's greatest golf photographers-David Cannon and aerial expert Gary Lisbon-Golf: The Iconic Courses captures the beauty and spirit of the game like never before. This is more than a book; it's an invitation to walk the fairways of legends.A must-have for golf enthusiasts, this book is a visual celebration of the sport's most revered real estate-destined to inspire every golfer to pack their clubs and tee off on a new adventure.

by Tom Bower

€14.36

The explosive new book from Britain's leading investigative biographer, Tom BowerAs one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion of showbiz, fashion, football and celebrity has been cultivated alongside the image of a strong marriage.When the much-trailed Netflix documentary Beckham aired in 2023, viewers were offered an even more intimate insight into their private lives. Produced by the Beckhams themselves, the series raised many questions, not only about their success and personal relationship, but also about the ruthlessly successful management of their image in the media. Are their lives really as perfect as the Beckhams would like the world to believe?Through extensive research, expert sourcing and interviews with insiders, Britain's most celebrated investigative biographer, Tom Bower, has unearthed a succession of revelations that give surprising insight into the reality of 'Brand Beckham'. Exploring the couple's relationship, and the truth about their football and fashion careers, their finances and their new life in Miami, The House of Beckham unravels the extraordinary reality of the business-savvy cultural icons to tell an engrossing, often astonishing story of money, sex and power.

by Liza Frank

€26.10

Uncover the folklore and rituals hiding in your own home. Did you know that planting holly may deter lightning strikes, evil spirits might be spooked by a hot cross bun, and gifting soap can end a friendship? Open this book for a tour around the traditions that lurk under the stairs, inside the cracks and behind every cobweb in our homes. In every culture, folklore is passed down the generations, helping us protect our sacred spaces, and offering advice should we knock a fork off the table or yearn to dabble in some doorway divination. With each chapter dedicated to a different room, learn how to navigate your home with harmony: Discover how your roof can predict the future and what to do should a witch land on it.Tiptoe into the bedroom and uncover what the ancients had to say about aphrodisiacs and how to escape supernatural interference while asleep.Sit down in the dining room and lift the lid on unsavoury indigestion remedies and old-wife-approved hangover cures.From the rafters to the cellar steps, from the garden path to the kitchen cupboard - your home is chock-full of folklore waiting to be revealed.