8. Banshee: Mythological Irish Women Retold
by Ailbhe Malone
€19.49
Ideal for readers who: Enjoy myth retellings that put women back at the centre Are curious about contemporary writers reclaiming legendary Irish women from the margins Would enjoy ancient Irish myths seen through a fiercely modern lens Want a lyrical, bold and thought-provoking reading escape This anthology hands familiar legends to contemporary writers who bring fresh energy, anger, wit and tenderness to women often pushed to the edges of myth. It feels rooted in Irish tradition while speaking clearly to modern readers. 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.
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17. Lessons From A Default Parent
by Lou Beckett
€22.99
Ideal for readers who: Need parenting nonfiction that speaks to the load often carried by default parents. Are interested in family life, invisible labour and the mental admin no one sees. Want humour, recognition and practical insight from lived experience. Prefer honest, relatable writing that makes overwhelmed parents feel understood. What nobody tells you about parenthood, from one of the ‘silent partners’ behind the Parenting Hell podcast. School-run coordinator, party planner, clubs organiser, 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.
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18. Clean Magic: Essential New Tricks for a Sparkling Green Home
by Nancy Birtwhistle
€14.99
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.’
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32. Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes
by Mary Berry
€29.99
Ideal for readers who: Love cookbooks that mix celebration, nostalgia and utterly dependable recipes. Want a lifetime of favourites chosen by one of Britain’s best-loved cooks. Picture cakes, puddings, suppers and occasion dishes for every kind of table. Prefer classic cookery writing that feels warm, practical and polished. 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.
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33. The Money Saving Gardener Containers
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 .
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37. The BBC Pride & Prejudice Colouring Book
by Charlotte Rickards
€17.99
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.
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40. Nothing Good Happens After 2am
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
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43. Ring Of Salt: Finding Home And Hope On The Wild Coast Of Ireland
by Betsy Cornwell
€18.99
Ideal for readers who: Read memoirs about survival, motherhood and the long work of making a home. Are moved by stories where escape becomes a search for safety and selfhood. Would value an Irish coastal setting shaped by housing insecurity, wildness and hope. Prefer honest, lyrical non-fiction with resilience at its centre. 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.
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