Top 30 Books This Week

by Donal Ryan

€16.99

From the winner of the Orwell Prize for Fiction and the Irish Book of the Year... Jack is just twelve years old when he rushes down the hill after his mother's car on his bike, desperate to reach her before she reaches the lake. What happens next cannot be undone. Jack's life changes just at the moment he is entering those dizzying years when he will transition from boy to man; when nothing makes sense at the best of times. Yet Jack is not alone. Enveloped as he is by his extended family - his ferociously loving Nana; Grandad, given to sudden bursts of rage; his earthy uncles Haulie and Theo who want to show him what it means to be a man, and the irascible JJ who resents him deeply. Then there is beautiful aunt Rose, whose mere presence ignites every atom in his changing body. But how can a boy with so many questions, in a family with so many secrets, understand the person he is becoming? Without his mother to ground him on the earth, will he spin off into the stars? Ideal for readers who: Enjoy Irish literary fiction and authors like Claire Keegan , Colm Toibin , Sebastian Barry and Paul Murray. Appreciate emotional stories that focus on family. Want an intelligent read that is moving, absorbing, and beautifully written. Liked previous Donal Ryan novels such as The Spinning Heart and The Queen of Dirt Island.

by Steve Cavanagh

€16.99

A PERFECT COUPLE. BUT ONE OF THEM IS A KILLER. WHICH ONE? 'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' ANTHONY HOROWITZ 'This guy is the real deal. Trust me' LEE CHILD 'An absolute page turner' SHARI LAPENA Patrick Vanderpool, son of a billionaire media mogul, is destined for power. But the affair he's having could ruin everything. Vanessa Vanderpool, married to one of America's most influential men, has her own ambitions. But the affair he's having could ruin everything. When the other woman is found brutally murdered, there are only two suspects... One of them is guilty. But which one? Conman turned defence lawyer Eddie Flynn must risk his life to find out... The Sunday Times Top Five bestseller returns with a brand new thriller featuring the unforgettable Eddie Flynn. Praise for multi-award winner Steve Cavanagh: 'A fantastic thriller writer' MARK BILLINGHAM 'Cavanagh is a genius... page-turning stuff' EVENING STANDARD 'The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh's hypnotic storytelling power' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business' MICK HERRON 'A great author' MARTINA COLE 'Unputdownable' ALEX MICHAELIDES 'Will keep you guessing until the very end' IAN RANKIN 'Impossible to put down' DAILY MAIL 'The ultimate treat for crime fiction fans' JANICE HALLETT 'Books this ingenious don't come along very often' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'An absolute humdinger of a thriller - fiendishly clever and totally compelling' TM LOGAN 'Gripping' THE SUN 'If you read the first eight pages you'll be hooked' THE TIMES 'A masterclass in misdirection' THE GUARDIAN   Ideal for readers who: Love legal thrillers where power, motive and murder collide. Are intrigued by a case built around infidelity and ambition. Like unforgettable characters and courtroom showdowns. Prefer pacy crime fiction with killer twists and high-stakes suspense

by Jane Casey

€13.99

Someone is dead. Somone is a killer. Someone is lying. A woman is found in bloodstained clothes on the lonely coast of County Mayo. At first, she won't speak. Then a name comes: Ruth. And a story about her missing friend: Maura. Ruth says she and Maura were staying in a clifftop house together. But there's no trace of her there. Nothing but a pool of blood. Ruth says the pair fought in the days before Maura disappeared. But the locals say they only ever saw one woman. Ruth swears she's telling the truth, but do the answers really lie in everything she didn't say? THE STUNNING, MIND-BENDING NEW THRILLER FROM BELOVED JANE CASEY The Sunday Times and #1 Irish Times bestseller's first book set in her native Ireland More praise for Everything She Didn't Say… 'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes 'Beautifully written, instantly gripping, it's a masterpiece' Andrea Mara 'An intricate and immersive thriller that constantly surprises' Catherine Ryan Howard 'It's a bloody masterpiece!' Liz Nugent 'Beautifully written and so gripping' Elly Griffiths 'Twisty and incredibly gripping' Claire McGowan 'A superlative mystery about female friendship and betrayal … pitch-perfect' Erin Kelly 'Casey is on top form in this twisting, shifting story of betrayal, trust, and survival' Sarah Hilary 'Jane Casey remains an unadulterated genius … I had the very BEST time' Lucy Mangan 'If you're not already a fan, prepare to become one' Cass Green 'There's that dangerous spark in each relationship' William Shaw 'A masterclass in shape-shifting the truth' Siobhan MacDonald 'Having wrong-footed us throughout, Casey gifts readers a deeply satisfying ending' Catherine Kirwan 'Clear your diary and switch off your phone' Gill Perdue 'An absolute page turner' Sheila Bugler 'Kept me guessing right until the very end' Jennifer Bray 'The County Mayo setting is beautifully written, the characters are authentic' Fiona Gartland 'It weaves together deception, secrets, friendship and mystery in one irresistible story' Mary Watson Ideal for readers who… Enjoy psychological thrillers built around unreliable testimony, missing women and conflicting versions of the truth. Seek Irish crime fiction with a remote County Mayo setting and an atmosphere of coastal isolation. Prefer mysteries where female friendship, betrayal and buried tensions matter as much as the investigation. Like women-led suspense featuring a bloodstained arrival, a missing friend and evidence that refuses to align. Want a thoughtful gift for readers of psychological thrillers, police procedurals and contemporary Irish-set crime.

by Virginia Evans

€10.00

Discover the word-of-mouth bestselling phenomenon that thousands of readers are calling their favourite book of the year! THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK SHORTLISTED FOR THE GOODREADS READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 'A warm, funny gem of a novel' LAURA HACKETT, THE TIMES 'Masterful . . . I was delighted and moved' NEW YORK TIMES 'I can't praise it enough. It's an absolute triumph' CLARE CHAMBERS 'Tremendous' FREDRIK BACKMAN 'Shows us what a glorious thing growing older can be' FLORENCE KNAPP 'The year's breakout novel no one saw coming' WALL STREET JOURNAL Every morning, Sybil Van Antwerp sits down to write letters - to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to attend a class she desperately wants to take, to her favourite authors to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter. Because at seventy-three, Sybil has used her correspondence - witty and wise - to make sense of the world. But beyond the page, she has spent the last thirty years keeping the people who love her at arms' length... Until letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life. Now, Sybil must send the letter she has been writing for all these years - and find forgiveness within herself in order to move on. Sybil Van Antwerp's life of letters might be 'a very small thing', but she also might be one of the most memorable characters you will ever read. *Over 90,000 five-star reviews on Goodreads* Ideal for readers who: Gravitate towards literary fiction beautifully shaped by letters, personal memory and long-awaited forgiveness. Connect deeply with older protagonists reckoning with their past while slowly reconnecting with the world. Enjoy noticing how elegant correspondence, classic books and late-life transformations reshape a character's universe. Prefer warm, intelligent, character-led novels that deliver plenty of wit alongside gentle emotional weight.

by Caro Claire Burke

€15.99

'My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive…' Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle - and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What Natalie's followers don't know won't hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children-they're all familiar, but something's off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY Ideal for readers who… love dark, satirical thrillers about curated perfection, influencer culture, and what’s hidden behind the “aesthetic” enjoy high-concept psychological suspense where reality tilts—and the rules keep changing want a sharp, wickedly funny read that’s also nightmarish and propulsive are drawn to stories that mash up domestic unease, social commentary, and escalating survival stakes can’t resist “Stepford” vibes with a modern, addictive twist

by Maggie O'Farrell

€16.99

'You will never understand how the land remembers, how deep the roots grow' A spellbinding story of separation, longing, recovery and survival as a family makes a new home in the aftermath of tragedy. 'A heart-bursting story of resilience and love' Louise Kennedy 'Haunting and elemental' Ferdia Lennon 'Wondrous and magisterial' Kamila Shamsie 'Breathtaking' Daniel Mason 'A work of towering imagination and empathy' Roisìn O'Donnell 'As visceral as a novel can get' Yael van der Wouden On a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomás and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnance Survey project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomás, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster. The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomás is sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse. His life, and those of his family, will never be the same again. Liam is terrified by the sudden change in his taciturn father. What was it that caused such cracks to open in Tomás and how is Liam, aged only ten, going to finish the mapping, and get them both home? Land is a story of buried treasure, overlapping lives, ancient woodland, persistent ghosts, a particularly loyal dog, and how, when it comes to both land and history, nothing ever goes away.

by Freida McFadden

€9.49

""Take the propulsive darkness of Gone Girl, the prolific output of Colleen Hoover, and the addictive twists of Harlan Coben, and you have something close to Freida McFadden."" - The Independent ""Intimidatingly prolific"" - The Sunday Times #1 Sunday Times and internationally bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a deadly, subversive thriller where lines blur between vengeance and survival in a game where only one woman can win… What is a happily ever after really worth? Naomi was living the quintessential love story. Boy meets girl. They fall in love, get married, buy a dream house, start a family… Then, he kicks her out, hires the city's best divorce lawyers, drains their accounts, and takes up with a 20-something. It's a brutal end to the story. Naomi should accept defeat: move into a dingy apartment, get back into the workforce, and piece together the shattered remains of her life. Except, why should she? Instead, Naomi fixates on her husband's new girlfriend. What begins as cynical curiosity soon twists into obsession-and then into something far darker. As Naomi uncovers secrets she never imagined, she realises her own life may be in danger. But if it keeps her perfect family intact, isn't it worth it? A razor-sharp thriller in which love curdles into vengeance, The Divorce deftly and chillingly portrays how the human mind can fray when survival becomes the most dangerous game of all. Tropes Domestic Thriller Mystery Suspense Psychological Obsession Also by Freida McFadden: Dear Debbie The Intruder The Tenant The Crash The Boyfriend The Teacher The Coworker Ward D Never Lie The Inmate The Housemaid The Housemaid's Secret The Housemaid is Watching Do You Remember? Do Not Disturb The Locked Door Want to Know a Secret? One by One The Wife Upstairs The Perfect Son The Ex The Surrogate Mother Brain Damage Dead Med Ideal for readers who: Reach for domestic thrillers where marriage becomes a dangerous game. Keep turning pages through fast twists, slippery motives and unstable emotional ground. Prefer households where secrets make intimate spaces feel threatening. Pick up briskly paced thrillers with sharp reveals.

by Shari Lapena

€16.99

A delicious twist on the classic whodunnit - we know who did it, but will they get away with it?... 'Lapena's books are addictive!' FREIDA McFADDEN, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid She loves her husband. But she might love their house more . . . Jill and Ted adore their New York brownstone the way others adore their children. They have carefully, expensively, made every inch of it their own. It reflects who they are, their status and tastes. With the grand mahogany staircase and state-of-the-art kitchen, it is the stuff of glossy magazines and real-estate dreams. It is their sanctuary. So when Ted's inheritance runs out and he makes a bad investment, they panic. How can they protect their beloved home and enviable lifestyle? The answer is obvious. Or at least, it is obvious to Jill and Ted. The death of one wealthy family member could solve all their problems. Together, they will get away with murder. As long as they trust each other. And as long as there are no surprises . . . The new twisty and playfully addictive 2026 thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling 'queen of page-turners', author of She Didn't See it Coming and The Couple Next Door.

by James Hawes

€13.99

James Hawes’s The Shortest History of Ireland is based at every step on the latest scholarship, but it’s all brought together, for once, as a fluent story, as captivating as a novel, galloping from the Ice Age to the present, using language, graphics and images accessible to all. It will change the way people see the Irish past, flipping usual practice on its head and placing Ireland at the centre not just of Irish but British and at times even European history. Hawes concludes by arguing that if Ireland can now sidestep the last, toxic wreckage of the British Empire, its eventful past will flow into a bright future. From the bestselling author of The Shortest History of Germany and The Shortest History of England, this is popular history at its thrilling best. Ideal for readers who: Seek a fast, highly accessible journey through Irish history from the deep past right up to the modern era. Appreciate rigorous academic scholarship translated into a fluent narrative rather than a dense textbook. Want to see Ireland's historical trajectory recontextualised in relation to Britain, Europe and global empires. Value engaging popular history that combines breakneck pace, strong arguments and clear visual support.

by Vicki Notaro

€15.99

Three friends at life-changing crossroads... Matilda: Living the dream: presenting breakfast TV in Dublin and married to a man with a mega media career in the UK. But when she turns up in their London flat to surprise him for his birthday, it’s she who gets the surprise – a bad one. Sadie: In the business she always loved – journalism – but it’s dying on its feet. Meanwhile her house is falling apart, her romantic life is just as ramshackle and nasty flashbacks to her past are becoming more than just a nuisance. Jess: The one who was sorted early - married a lovely man, had two gorgeous babies. But with a distant husband and teenage twins who think she’s tragic, nothing she believed about herself makes sense any more. Matilda, Sadie and Jess take off to Donegal to do some serious soul-searching. But maybe the answers to their problems lie closer to home? Anywhere But Here is a warm, hilarious and page-turning novel about finding out what makes you happy when you thought you had it all figured out. Ideal for readers who: Like contemporary Irish fiction by authors like Marian Keyes, Louise O'Neill and Sophie White Appreciate stories about women at a crossroads, dealing with the inevitable surprises life throws at them in terms of career, relationship and family Want an engrossing, fun and escapist read for the summertime Enjoyed Vicki Notaro's previous books Reality Check and Long Story

by Ciara Mageean

€21.99

Few Irish track athletes are as universally loved as Ciara Mageean, who has remained endearingly down-to-earth, candid and optimistic despite the dramatic twists and turns of her world-class career. In 2024 she finally won a European title, crossing the line to secure that gold medal in a moment of pure euphoria. Two months later, at the peak of her power, an excruciating injury derailed her once again, forcing an eleventh-hour withdrawal from the Paris Olympics. In the City of Love she went, overnight, from competitor to heartbroken tourist. Nothing, she thought, will ever be as bad as this … and then she got the worst news of her life. My Greatest Race is a sports memoir like no other, a devastating contrast between the elite athlete road that so few get to travel and the all-too-familiar cancer journey that so many do. Ideal for readers who: Look to sports memoirs for identity, resilience and purpose beyond medals. Follow triumphs, injuries and emotional honesty through an elite racing life. See Olympic heartbreak as part of the story, not its whole definition. Value athletes as whole people, not just performances on the track.

by Freida McFadden

€9.49

Wilhelmina “Millie” Calloway, a woman with a hidden past, takes a job with the affluent Garrick family to rebuild her life. She believes she’s finally found stability – until she’s forbidden from entering the upstairs room where Mrs. Garrick lies ill. Strange sounds, justified suspicion, and a husband with a perfect smile – Millie begins to realise this job is no fresh start at all. It might be a trap. The Housemaid’s Secret sweeps through power, abuse, betrayal and survival in an opulent house where the truth is locked away. And Millie holds the key. An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train will be completely hooked! Read what everyone's saying about The Housemaid's Secret: 'Hold on to your jaws, because they will drop . . . Loved. It. So. Much!!' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS 'I flew through the pages like a bat out of hell. So, so good!! I absolutely loved every second of it!! Will lead you down one path until you are completely turned around and screaming WTF?!' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS 'I read this book straight through in one sitting, and stayed up entirely too late to do so . . . Crazy twists and turns - I actually said "Wait, what?" out loud' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS Ideal for readers who: Read psychological thrillers where wealthy homes hide the worst truths. Are drawn to locked-room premises, forbidden spaces and heroines with something to hide. Would be hooked by an upstairs room no one is meant to enter. Prefer sharp, fast suspense about power, survival and deception.

by Jo Spain

€15.99

She'll help anyone in need. But did she just save a killer? There is a chilling phenomenon in Japan known as Johatsu, where people voluntarily disappear from their lives. It's said that 100,000 people per year are Johatsu, and an entire industry has sprung up to support those who choose to. Life is hard. For some people, it's just too much. That's what I thought when I brought the concept to England. People will disappear anyway. What if I could help them? So I pack their belongings discreetly, create new identities, forge documents, give directions to the cities and towns where the 'night-mover' can live anonymously. It's just a business. I never saw it as a shameful act. I've helped people flee from abusive relationships, from work pressure, from debt, from unfulfilled lives—people in need. I consider what I do to be honourable. Until now, that is. Because I've just learned that I'm not exempt from responsibility. That I am capable of doing a terrible thing. That it's not just a business. I helped somebody flee from a crime. From the police. I evaded a murderer. And if I don't find him, I can't live with what he might do next. Ideal for readers who: Love a high-concept thriller where the action is driven by compelling characters. Crave a suspenseful read with twists they won’t see coming. Are intrigued by a moral dilemma where compassion may have protected a killer. Prefer pacey crime fiction with a chillingly plausible premise.

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€16.99

If these walls could talk, they’d scream… When Ellie moves into 1 Delaney Row, all she has to her name is the house, a small suitcase and the terrible secrets she’s desperate to keep. But what she doesn’t know is that her new home is already hiding someone else’s secrets – and the people determined to keep them are watching her. When a grim discovery prompts Ellie to find out more about the house’s past, she unwittingly puts herself on a deadly collision course not just with her new home’s history, but with her own as well… Inspired by so-called ‘stigmatised properties’ – houses with dark and violent pasts – Buyer Beware is an intricate puzzle-box of a thriller with a pulsing emotional heart, from an author at the very top of her game. Praise for Buyer Beware and Catherine Ryan Howard: An intricately plotted, intelligent thriller – every page vibrates with emotion. A masterpiece. Catherine Ryan Howard has done it again – her best novel yet. — Andrea Mara, bestselling author of IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN YOU and ALL HER FAULT  Buyer Beware but reader, delight: Catherine Ryan Howard has crafted another perfect thriller. The satisfyingly twisty narrative will keep you baffled and on the edge of your seat right up to the gripping end. Intensely relatable, astute and funny, Buyer Beware draws on our worst fears and vainest hopes to tell a story that's full of contemporary Irish resonance but effortlessly universal. A triumph from one of Ireland's very best writers. — Jane Casey, bestselling author of THE SECRET ROOM  Oh boy! This book was a wild ride. We all want a roof over our heads but maybe not at 1 Delaney Row. Masterfully told in two timelines, the occupants of this home have so many skeletons in their closets, and some of them are screaming to get out. Beautifully written, brilliantly entertaining, and brutally terrifying, this is Ryan Howard's best book to date and that is saying something. Highly highly recommended. — Liz Nugent, bestselling author of STRANGE SALLY DIAMOND  Non-stop tension-filled suspense, clever, compulsive and surprising—Buyer Beware is a perfect read. — Carmel Harrington, bestselling author of THE STOLEN CHILD Catherine never disappoints and Buyer Beware is no exception. It's the perfect blend of chilling discoveries, red herrings and shocking twists. The pay off was a chef's kiss. — John Marrs, bestselling author of YOU KILLED ME FIRST In Buyer Beware, Catherine Ryan Howard proves once again that she is one of the most intelligent voices in contemporary suspense. A sharp, controlled and deeply unsettling novel which constructs its tension brick by brick. A hugely clever premise that evolves into a plotline that you'll never see coming. This is a brilliant, psychologically piercing thriller that I found impossible to put down. — Amanda Cassidy, bestselling author of BEAUTIFUL LIARS  Creepy and compulsive, BUYER BEWARE is another bitingly smart thriller from the extremely talented Catherine Ryan Howard. Pick it up for the nightmarish premise, stay for the outstanding writing, sharp plotting and compelling characters. Just be careful you don’t suffer whiplash from the twists. — Gilly Macmillan, author of THE NANNY BUYER BEWARE is another knockout from Catherine Ryan Howard, a true force in suspense. — Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author Darkly propulsive, and utterly unexpected, Catherine Ryan Howard's cast of wicked characters will keep you guessing to the very last disturbing page of Buyer Beware. As you meet each creepy, clever, twist, the ground shifts revealing that nobody is quite what they seem. A brilliant read from a master storyteller. — Sam Blake, bestselling author of YOUR EVERY MOVE Chilling and captivating. Catherine Ryan Howard is a master at taking a crime and cracking it open in ways you never see coming. — Flynn Berry, New York Times bestselling author of TRUST HER Ideal for readers who: Are fans of Irish crime fiction and authors like Andrea Mara or Jane Casey. Love stories where an everyday situation becomes steadily more sinister. Appreciate a setting that's as mysterious as any of the book's characters. Enjoy multi-faceted thrillers that weave together danger, memory and a sense of place.  

by Karin Slaughter

€14.99

The gripping new crime thriller from Karin Slaughter - the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of We Are All Guilty Here Welcome to North Falls-a small town with big secrets. The house at 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other in the quiet, residential street. But rumours are rife about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. Then one afternoon gunshots ring out. Allison Vickery is found murdered in her own kitchen, her teenage daughter bleeding and left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But they're wrong. The truth is more shocking than anyone could ever have imagined. Secrets are everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Detective Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Praise for the North Falls series: 'A thriller of breadth and depth―a powerful and gripping read' Shari Lapena 'Explosive from the very start' Cara Hunter 'This is a huge novel with an even bigger heart' Jane Casey 'Karin Slaughter is always a must read' Harlan Coben ‘A dark, shocking and visceral story … Absolutely brilliant’ Janice Hallett 'Powerful, beautiful, brimming with heart and grit – an astonishing novel. I adored it' Andrea Mara Ideal for readers who: Lean towards thrillers with dark secrets, grit and emotional intensity. Love crime fiction with shocking twists and buried secrets resurfacing. Are drawn to danger-filled narratives that hit hard from the opening pages. Value suspenseful stories with relentless momentum and deeper human truths beneath.

by Catherine Fleming

€16.99

In the cold winter of 1944, Sr Kate McCarthy - Irish nun and French Resistance leader - arrives at the gates of Ravensbrück Concentration Camp for women. She has endured four years of horrendous suffering in various prisons, still having the courage to resist the Nazi regime, a journey that began at the outbreak of World War II when she joined the resistance movement. Her actions have saved hundreds of lives and brought her to the edge of existence. Together with her friends Sylvette and Angèle, they have survived against the odds. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits beyond the Ravensbrück gates. And soon, Kate will face her biggest test yet... The Nun of Ravensbrück is the gripping account of a remarkable woman whose deep faith and untold courage would shine a light in the darkest of places. It is a tale of horrendous tragedies and small mercies, of the bonds of women in a world of war, and of how one nun's courage changed the course of history.

by Patrick Radden Keefe

€16.99

In 2019, teenager Zac Brettler mysteriously fell to his death from a luxury apartment balcony into the Thames. As his grieving parents began to investigate his final days, they were shocked to learn that he’d been leading a double life, in which he was posing as the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. This unsolved case is at the heart of London Falling – at once a family tragedy, a psychological portrait of a young fabulist, and an indictment of the greed for extreme wealth that has transformed one of the world’s great cities: London. Hiding in the shadows of its great architecture and imperial history are the malignant, mercenary forces that have come to influence us all – whether we realise it or not. In his inimitably gripping and forensic style, Baillie Gifford winner and New Yorker staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe explores what brought Zac Brettler (the grandson of famous rabbi Hugo Gryn) to the balcony that night – and how he became involved with some of London’s most notorious gangsters. Following Zac’s parents on a dark journey of investigation, London Falling unearths the unsettling truths they discovered – both about the sinister underworld on their doorstep, and about their son’s secret world. Ideal for readers who: Read true stories where family tragedy opens into a larger investigation. Are interested in hidden wealth, reinvention and London’s darker networks. Appreciate mysteries rooted in privilege, deception and unanswered questions. Value forensic narrative non-fiction with emotional pull and momentum.

by Freida McFadden

€9.49

“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own. Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor. I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it’d be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband. I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realise my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late. The Winchesters don’t know who I really am. They don’t know what I’m capable of… Ideal for readers who: Race through gripping domestic psychological thrillers set entirely inside immaculate, yet deeply dangerous homes. Want to follow Millie’s hopeful new start with the Winchesters as it slowly deforms into a terrifying locked-room trap. Notice the quiet play of class tension, isolated attic bedrooms and toxic family lies tightening behind polished surfaces. Expect twist-driven thriller suspense where the ultimate dream house manages to feel beautiful, highly controlled and completely unsafe.

by Elle Kennedy

€9.49

Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Score now for the perfect friends with benefits romance! He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!' Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review Ideal for readers who: Reach for immersive Off-Campus hockey romances packed with witty banter, intense heat and genuine heart. Follow the shifting dynamics of Allie and Dean as a casual rebound arrangement turns emotionally complicated. Stay invested in university settings where looming graduation uncertainty dramatically raises the romantic stakes. Choose friends-with-benefits stories that expertly balance lighthearted comedy, physical chemistry and emotional vulnerability.

by Elizabeth Strout

€18.99

Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad—at himself and the people around him—and turns a question over and over in his mind: how is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear—and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence. With exquisite prose and profound insight, Elizabeth Strout captures the way grief reverberates through decades, the comfort found in deep friendships and the freedom that comes when we break free of our secrets. The Things We Never Say is a stunning new novel from one of our most acclaimed observers of the human heart. Ideal for readers who… Enjoy literary fiction about ordinary lives, private loneliness and emotional turning points. Read Elizabeth Strout for her close attention to marriage, grief and friendship. Want a thoughtful hardback novel centred on secrets and late-life reckoning. Prefer quiet, character-led fiction with moral complexity and emotional depth. Are buying for readers of contemporary American literary fiction

by Elle Kennedy

€9.49

Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Deal now for the perfect fake-dating romance! She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy . . . Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice . . . even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date . . . and it's going to be oh so good All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him. *** Why fans love Elle Kennedy ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, New York Times bestselling author 'This book had the ability to make me swoon one minute, put my heart in my throat the next, then literally make me burst right out laughing out of the blue' Goodreads Review 'The best college romance I've read. It had epic banter, sexy romance, and fantastic writing!! I laughed, I swooned, I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!!'Goodreads Review 'Elle Kennedy proves, once again, that she is the Queen of College Hockey Romance!!' Goodreads Review '5-Made My Heart Pitter Patter-Stars' Goodreads Review 'One of the few authors who can instantly put a grin on my face as soon as I start reading her books' Goodreads Review Ideal for readers who: Warm to campus romance with tutoring, hockey and convincing chemistry. Appreciate fake-dating setups that grow into something real. Respond to banter that gives the relationship shape and lift. Choose a playful setup where the feelings deepen naturally.

by Dara Waldron

€12.99

The New York Times bestseller After the sudden death of his father, Dara Waldron became disoriented in a world that had once filled him with wonder. A year later, he meets an abandoned border collie called Oscar hiding on a derelict farm in County Clare. When Dara brings him home, he believes he's committing an act of rescue. Oscar's submissive behaviour hints at a difficult upbringing and, determined to earn his trust, Dara cares for him, walks with him and learns all he can about one of Ireland's most beloved working breeds. As their unexpected companionship brings comfort to their troubled lives, Dara realises that Oscar might be the one doing the rescuing. Set against the beauty of rural Ireland, A Sheepdog Named Oscar is a moving memoir about grief, healing and the incredible bond between humans and dogs. Beautifully written and rich with Waldron's experience, Dara blends nature writing with a deeply personal story of recovery, revealing how small acts of loyalty can lead us back from darkness into life. 'This book will do great good, and bring light to many lives' Donal Ryan, author of The Spinning HeartDara Waldron, New York Times bestseller, September 2025 Ideal for readers who: Find comfort in memoirs where grief softens through animal companionship. Are moved by the bond between Dara Waldron and an abandoned sheepdog. Care about Irish landscapes, working dogs and emotional recovery. Appreciate gentle non-fiction where tenderness and trust slowly rebuild.

by Andy Weir

€9.49

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL A BARACK OBAMA READING PICK SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING RYAN GOSLING A lone astronaut. An impossible mission. An ally he never imagined. 'The most enjoyable hard SF I have read in years' GUARDIAN 'Weir's finest work to date. . . This is the one book I read last year that I am certain I can recommend to anyone, no matter who, and know they'll love it.' BRANDON SANDERSON 'If you like a lot of science in your science fiction, Andy Weir is the writer for you. . . This one has everything fans of old school SF (like me) love.' GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 'Brilliantly funny and enjoyable. One of the most plausible science fiction books I've ever read' TIM PEAKE, astronaut ________________________________________ Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery-and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could imagine it, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian -- while taking us to places it never dreamed of going. ________________________________________ 'One of the most original, compelling, and fun voyages I've ever taken.' ERNEST CLINE, author of Ready Player One and Ready Player Two 'Undisputedly the best book I've read in a very, very long time. Mark my words: Project Hail Mary is destined to become a classic.' BLAKE CROUCH 'Andy Weir's brilliant Project Hail Mary...is one of those stirring sci-fi novels about every government on Earth banding together, through science, to save civilisation from collapse. I loved it.' THE TIMES 'A suspenseful portrait of human ingenuity and resilience [that] builds to an unexpectedly moving ending. A winner.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 'Weir returns with gusto . . . his writing flows naturally, and his characters and dialogue crackle with energy. With this novel, he takes his place as a genuine star in the mainstream SF world.' BOOKLIST Ideal for readers who: Choose intelligent hard sci-fi adventures where human survival rests entirely on scientific ingenuity. Follow a lone, vulnerable astronaut attempting to decode an extinction-level mystery light-years from Earth. Love immersive interstellar missions shaped by profound isolation, cosmic discovery and an unexpected ally. Appreciate Andy Weir’s signature blend of laugh-out-loud humour, plausible physics and page-turning stakes.

by Melissa Hill

€15.99

Escape to St Lucia in the perfect summer read from the No. 1 Irish Times bestselling author of The Summer Villa. ‘Plenty of twists and turns … combined with glitz and glamour’ SHEILA O’FLANAGAN ‘A delicious setting for this perfect holiday read … irresistible’ RACHEL HORE 'The perfect holiday companion' ROISIN MEANEY Welcome to paradise on the island of St Lucia. Erin Howard has just joined The Palms Hotel as guest relations manager. She is determined to make her mark, and a deal with Daniel MacKenzie, the enigmatic CEO of the hottest new ecotourist agency, could be just the way to do that. Meanwhile, events coordinator Lily Carter, is drawn to Shay Brady, a heartbroken groom seeking solace in the island’s tranquillity after his fiancée leaves him. As their bond deepens, Lily starts to question her own desires for the life she’s built. Naomi Sparks, a vibrant social media influencer, has just arrived to celebrate her milestone birthday with family and friends. As she begins to see the cracks in her relationship with her boyfriend Greg, new and unexpected connections form, leading her to question what true love really means. Against this stunning backdrop, the lives of staff and guests intertwine. But when a threat to The Palms emerges, it becomes clear that trusting the wrong person could put the survival of the beloved resort in jeopardy… Perfect for fans of: Beach reads Romance Light Mystery Ideal for readers who: Fancy a St Lucia setting with romance, resort secrets and a light thread of mystery. Warm to women facing turning points in love, work and the lives they imagined. Are attracted to island glamour with uncertainty, longing and risk underneath. Look for commercial fiction that balances friendship, attraction and holiday suspense.

by Elle Kennedy

€9.49

Welcome to Briar U! Get ready for your newest obsession . . . Discover the addictive world of the Off-Campus series from The Queen of Hockey Romance, Elle Kennedy! Read The Mistake now for the perfect second chance romance! He's a player in more ways than one . . . College junior John Logan can get any girl he wants. For this hockey star, life is a parade of parties and hook-ups, but behind his killer grins and easygoing charm, he hides growing despair about the dead-end road he'll be forced to walk after graduation. A sexy encounter with freshman Grace Ivers is just the distraction he needs, but when a thoughtless mistake pushes her away, Logan plans to spend his final year proving to her that he's worth a second chance. Now he's going to need to up his game . . . Ideal for readers who: Pick contemporary college hockey romance novels focused on second chances and emotional repair. Care deeply whether charismatic athlete John Logan can successfully prove himself after pushing Grace away. Love returning to the familiar campus of Briar U for student parties, athletic pressure and tight-knit team energy. Prefer alluring romance storylines where genuine regret, intense chemistry and personal growth all matter.

by Myles Dungan

€18.99

In the late nineteenth century, the great Tory leader Lord Salisbury and his closest collaborators were haunted by the looming threat of Home Rule in Ireland. Salisbury, an anxious man obsessed by visions of social disintegration, was determined to undermine the legitimacy of what he saw as a revolutionary project, one that would damage the prestige and integrity of the British Empire, then at its zenith. He was willing to tarnish the reputation of the Irish leadership by any means necessary. Using blatant fabrication, espionage, and the help of The Times newspaper, the grandest members of the English political elite conspired to discredit the leader of the Irish Nationalist Party, Charles Parnell. By publishing forged letters, Parnell was accused of complicity in the horrific assassination of Lord Frederick Cavendish, Ireland's new Chief Secretary, and his colleague Thomas Burke, who were murdered as they walked unprotected in Dublin's Phoenix Park. Parnell was also linked to a plot to assassinate Queen Victoria. Culminating in a government commission and major libel trial, this dramatic episode in British and Irish political history exposes the lengths an Empire will go to survive, and also confronts the difficult question of Parnell's relationship to violence and Irish nationalism. The Plot Against Ireland reconstructs these largely forgotten and almost incredible events in Myles Dungan's mordantly witty narrative.

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€15.99

The extraordinary new contemporary novel, set in Ireland, Italy and France, from the bestselling author of The Honeymoon Affair and The Missing Wife. Ailie, Sybil and Rua can take care of themselves. But when they form an unexpected friendship, they discover new perspectives on old problems. Ailie is recently widowed, and struggling. At least she can cut ties with her toxic Italian in-laws. Except her teenage daughter is joining them in Trieste. Should Ailie follow, and confront the family who can't forgive her? Sybil has learned to be happy alone. But her younger sister, Tansy, thinks Sybil needs to find a man before it's too late. And she has the perfect candidate. Can Sybil cope with Tansy interfering - again? Twice Rua has faced the worst, and twice she's started over. All that matters now is protecting her daughter. Yet she's kept the full story from her. Is it time to trust Brontë with the truth? An intriguing and sparkling story about women discovering their strength - and loving life. Love for Secrets Between Friends: 'A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship, finding hope amidst the toughest times and the joy of second chances' LUCY DIAMOND 'A poignant, heartwarming read of women supporting and empowering each other through difficult times' PATRICIA SCANLAN 'A heartfelt, well-paced story, full of love and hope and wisdom' NORRIE CLARK Ideal for readers who: Look for warm women’s fiction about friendship, secrets and the courage to change. Love stories where travel opens the door to second chances. Gravitate towards contemporary novels that move between Ireland, Italy and France. Enjoy a comforting read with plenty of heart, conversation and life-stage reflection.

by Lisa Jewell

€16.99

It was the night she almost died. Jane Trevally, newly divorced and feeling a little lost, agrees to accompany a man she doesn't know to his house in the darkest corner of Hampstead Heath. She's offered a drink, goes in, and then - a scream and the sound of something falling upstairs - and Jane senses she's in a bad place and in danger. She runs. Twenty five years later, Jane finds herself outside the same house, this time to return a small white dog who's been found near her home in the country; a dog whose owner has just been reported missing. A fleeting glimpse of a haunted looking woman through the window sends Jane on a mission to uncover the house's secrets - secrets more terrifying than she could have ever imagined, especially when she realises it could have been her... A missing woman, a dysfunctional family and dark, dark secrets... Prepare to be hooked: it's the new Lisa Jewell thriller. Ideal for readers who: Seek thrillers centred on houses that never stopped feeling dangerous. Are pulled into missing-woman plots with family secrets and returning witnesses. Respond to polished domestic suspense where a past escape becomes a present investigation. Prefer cliff-edge tension that keeps psychological unease close.

by Liz Nugent

€14.99

If my sister hadn’t been beautiful, none of it would have happened. Ruby Cooper and her sister, Erin, live an idyllic life in their close-knit church community in Boston. But when Ruby is sixteen, she is involved in an incident that causes her family’s world to implode. Across decades, the fallout leaves a wake of destruction behind Ruby in Dublin and Erin in Boston. Not that Ruby wants to think the past. But it can’t stay a secret forever. Ideal for readers who... enjoy character-driven literary fiction shaped by secrets, guilt and long-term consequences like stories that move across decades and between Boston and Dublin are interested in the pressures and tensions of close-knit religious communities want emotionally intense family drama centred on sisters and fractured loyalty prefer novels where an early incident reverberates through lives, relationships and identity Ideal for readers who: Read family dramas shaped by secrets and long-buried damage Are drawn to the fallout of one early incident between two sisters Enjoy stories moving between Boston and Dublin across the years Want an emotionally intense novel with tension and depth

by Ben Reeves

€15.99

For fans of Fredrik Backman, Virginia Evans and Lisa Ridzén, an astonishing, deeply moving novel about finding beauty in the brevity of life, as narrated by the one who knows it best: Death. 'This book will change your life' Joanna Cannon 'One of the most moving books I've read in a long while' Graeme Simsion 'The ending left me speechless' Matthew Quick Travis lives an unassuming life with his cat in a small English town. Travis also happens to be the cosmic force of Death, visiting people in their final days and hours of life, before shepherding them into whatever happens next. He listens to their stories, doesn't judge, and never tries to change anyone's fate... until he meets a young, single midwife called Dalia and her boisterous eight-year-old daughter, Layla. As he gets closer to this small, seemingly unremarkable family, Travis begins to learn what it is that makes life so worth living, and so what it is that is irrevocably lost in death. Full of compassion and deep magic, Everything was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt might be a novel about Death, but it's also about the joy of being alive - appreciating each day we have, from the people around us to the strange wonder of our spinning world.