Winners: Eason Favourite Books 2025
These books were chosen from our carefully curated shortlist of our 30 favourite titles of 2025. It was hard to condense the list to just 30 after an exceptional year of writing. Congratulations to all writers on a fantastic 12 months and a big round of applause to our winners.
Reader's Choice: Favourite Book of the Year
Reader's Choice: Favourite Book of the Year
The Dodger by Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
Go raibh míle maith agaibh to everyone who voted for The Dodger as Eason Favourite Book of the Year 2025 (Adult). It means so much to me, especially in a year filled with so many outstanding books. As a journalist working in an industry under pressure, your support is more than a vote, it's a recognition of the value of investigative reporting and the power of stories that dig deeper. - Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
Reader's Choice: Favourite Children's Book of the Year
Reader's Choice: Favourite Children's Book of the Year
Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco by Donncha O'Callaghan
Thank you to all the readers for voting Disaster Dad: Fun Day Fiasco as Eason’s Favourite Children’s Book of the Year 2025. No judges, no panels — just the kids of Ireland, and that's what makes it even more special. Huge thanks to everyone at Eason, from warehouse to shop floor. I’m so grateful. - Donncha O'Callaghan
Booksellers' Choice: Eason Favourite Books of the Year 2025
As chosen by Eason booksellers - the books they loved this year.
2025 Shortlisted Titles
Favourite Fiction 2025
Favourite Non-Fiction 2025
Favourite Children's/Teen Book 2025
