Books We've Loved in 2026 (so far!)

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 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 Rachel Reid

€9.49

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Heat rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Now a hit TV show on Sky/NOW TV The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid. “The book that got me into hockey romance.” - NPR's Weekend Edition Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game. Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that - definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate. Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him - except Shane. Publicly, they're enemies. Privately, they can't stop touching each other. The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option… Disover all 6 books in the Game Changers series! Book 1: Game Changer Book 2: Heated Rivalry Book 3: Tough Guy Book 4: Common Goal Book 5: Role Model Book 6: The Long Game Ideal for readers who: Enjoy captivating MM hockey romances where fierce public rivalry masks a deep private longing. Want to follow Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov through years of intense, secret attraction. Are interested in the pressures of professional sport, locker-room scrutiny and high-profile celebrity expectations. Expect a spicy, emotionally charged romance delivered with sharp banter and plenty of angst.

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 Heather Aimee O'Neill

€13.99

Heather Aimee O'Neill's debut brings three sisters back to the family home where an old tragedy still shadows everything. The setup is familiar in the best way: a reunion, long-held guilt, unresolved history and the pressure of finally having to say what has been left unsaid. What keeps the novel moving is the distinct emotional burden each sister carries, and the way the family past continues to shape their present lives. Romantic tension, career uncertainty and private grief all feed into the larger question of whether reconciliation is really possible. This is a strong choice for readers who like emotionally charged family fiction with secrets at its centre and sisterhood at its heart. Ideal for readers who: Will click with family novels shaped by grief, old secrets and adult sibling dynamics Are drawn to stories of homecoming, reckoning and complicated inheritance Find themselves pulled towards contemporary fiction about sisters carrying very different forms of pain Prefer emotional, readable and character-driven family drama

by Kathryn Stockett

€13.49

Smart, funny, and driven by unforgettable characters... a must-read' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry You give a girl a taste of fresh air and then you take it away - she 'll grow fierce and wild to get it back. Oxford, Mississippi, 1933. Eleven-year-old Meg Lefleur has learned the hard way to rely on no one. Ever since her beloved mother failed to come home last Christmas Eve, she's been one of the 'unadoptable' girls at the town's orphanage, where she fights each day to keep her wits sharp and her spirit unbowed. When she meets Birdie, a young woman who has come to Oxford determined to remind her socialite sister of the impoverished family she left behind, for the first time in a long while it seems someone else might care about Meg's future. But as the Depression tightens its grip, Birdie begins to suspect her sister's charmed life may be founded on a tapestry of lies. Then, Birdie encounters Charlie, a woman haunted by loss who has been pushed to the brink with nothing left to lose. Drawn together by circumstance, they find unexpected kinship among a disreputable, determined band of women. But in a town steeped in hypocrisy, even the smallest act of defiance can have dangerous consequences... Bold, heartwarming, and riotously funny, The Calamity Club is an unforgettable story of resilience and friendship, and a sisterhood of underestimated women who risk everything to take back control of their fates. 'With exquisite storytelling and unforgettable characters, The Calamity Club is a joyful, heartbreaking, heartwarming read. I loved it so much' Jennie Godfrey, author of The List of Suspicious Things 'As witty, bold, and transportive as it is heartbreaking and compassionate, The Calamity Club is storytelling at its finest. Stockett's masterfully drawn characters are simply unforgettable' Shelley Read, author of the international bestseller Go as a River PRAISE FOR THE HELP 'Daring, vitally important and very courageous, I loved and admired The Help. Fantastic' MARIAN KEYES 'Outstanding, immensely funny, very compelling, brilliant' Daily Telegraph 'A laugh-out-loud, vociferously angry must-read' Marie Claire 'Touching, disgraceful, funny. Highly recommended' Daily Mail Ideal for readers who: Explore immersive historical fiction built around female solidarity, lifelong friendship and quiet defiance. Follow compelling young outsiders and found families navigating rigid social hypocrisy. Want to step into Depression-era Mississippi, exploring sharp class divides and orphanage life. Appreciate warm, witty and sometimes riotously funny storytelling balanced with genuine emotional grit.

by Kim Curran

€15.99

Kim Curran reimagines Brigid with real force, blending folklore, spirituality and resistance into a vivid historical fantasy. It is especially appealing for readers interested in Irish myth seen through a more human and politically charged lens. 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? Ideal for readers who: Enjoy mythic historical fiction steeped in Irish folklore Are in the mood for a radical reimagining of saint and goddess Brigid at a time of upheaval Would enjoy ancient Ireland poised between old gods and new beliefs Want a lush, fierce and transporting reading escape

by Colm Tóibín

€14.49

In The News from Dublin, a beautiful collection of short stories from the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island, Colm Tóibìn delves into the days and nights of those living far from home: lives of great longing, at a great distance from past lives and past selves. A woman in Galway hears of the death of her son in the First World War. An Irishman seeks anonymity in Barcelona, haunted by crimes he has committed. A man goes to Dublin from Enniscorthy to implore the Minister for Health for a special favour. A young woman is pregnant during the Spanish Civil War. An undocumented worker finds himself living an illegal life and must leave San Francisco, and his child, after thirty years in America. Three sisters who have been living in Argentina decide to return to Catalonia. 'Tóibìn is the consummate cartographer of the private self, summoning with restrained acuity (and a delicious streak of sly humour) the thoughts his characters struggle to find words for' - Clare Clark, Guardian Ideal for readers who... love literary short stories rooted in longing, distance, and the ache of lives lived far from home enjoy character-driven fiction spanning Ireland and beyond, with history and private memory close to the surface prefer restrained, emotionally precise writing that captures what people cannot quite say out loud are drawn to morally complex characters, haunted pasts, and quiet turning points with lasting consequences are fans of Colm Tóibìn’s novels and want his storytelling in an intimate, short-form collection

by Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen

€16.99

They said they’d never let a man get in the way of their friendship... Laura and Dee haven’t spoken since the day they buried a body together. It was supposed to be the best summer of their lives. A break from university, from parents, from wasting their time on Irish boys with farmer’s tans. They’d imagined flirting with Ryan Phillippe on a New York rooftop. Instead, with summer jobs waitressing at a country club on Long Island, pickings are slim. Mikey is a bully. Marco is off limits. Jose is angry. Mr Haight is a sleaze. Josh is too keen. And Other Josh… he’s something else entirely. It’s a miracle only one of them ends up dead. Dee is pretty sure she didn’t mean to kill him. Laura, to her credit, never asked. Not until she sends an email, out of the blue, more than twenty years later. It’s finally time to mend the biggest heartbreak of that summer; Laura wants her best friend back. A hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship, young women and bad men. Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght bring their trademark Aisling humour in this completely new direction. Noughties nostalgia and a dead body, it’s the novel you didn’t know you needed. Ideal for Readers Who… Loved the Aisling series — Our Deadly Summer is McLysaght and Breen's first novel outside the Aisling universe, and while the tone is darker and the setting is New York rather than Ballygobbard, the warmth, wit, and fierce female friendship that made Aisling a national treasure are entirely intact. Enjoy darkly comic Irish fiction with real emotional stakes — this isn't a cosy mystery. It's funny in the way that only Irish writers can be funny about serious things: sharply, affectionately, and with a body count. Feel a complicated nostalgia for the early noughties — dial-up internet, flip phones, impossibly low-cut jeans, and the particular madness of an Irish J1 summer in America. If you wore a velour tracksuit unironically, this book is for you. Love Marian Keyes, Holly Bourne, or Monica Heisey — fans of Really Good, Actually and So Happy for You will find the same blend of comedy and emotional honesty here, grounded in the specific texture of Irish women's lives. Are drawn to stories where female friendship is the beating heart — Laura and Dee's relationship is the real mystery at the centre of the novel. How two best friends end up standing over a body together, and what that does to them, is the story Our Deadly Summer is actually telling. Want a thriller that moves — set across Dublin, Long Island, and New York, with a plot that opens on a buried body and never fully lets you breathe, this is the rare book that earns its "unputdownable" without having to say it on the cover.

by Belle Burden

€17.99

A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 in Vogue, BBC, New York Times, W Magazine, Town & Country Praise: 'A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship.' JOYCE CAROL OATES 'Beautiful... devastating... Strangers reads with all the momentum and colour of watertight literary fiction.' BRITISH VOGUE 'Burden is an elegant writer... As Strangers and myriad TV shows attest, even the most intimate and long marriages can yield nasty surprises. In the end, how well do you really know the person who lies next to you in bed every night?' ECONOMIST 'A compelling tale of marriage and deception... Strangers raises some serious questions about the nature of intimacy and what makes a "perfect" marriage... I devoured Strangers in about two days.' LUCY DENYER, TELEGRAPH 'Examines how we view intimacy, how the people closest to us can change without us knowing, and how to move forward in the wake of devastation.' W MAGAZINE 'Burden's sharp, personal writing brings readers deep into her unthinkable circumstances and offers a promise to anyone suffering: you can make it to the other side.' TOWN & COUNTRY How do we go on when a loved one betrays us? On a chilly day in March 2020, in the early days of the pandemic, Belle Burden's husband of twenty years announced, with no prior warning, that he was leaving her. His decision shocked Belle to her core. She believed he was a happy man, a committed partner, and a devoted father to their three children. She thought he had settled into the life he had always wanted: a successful career, summers at their beloved home on Martha's Vineyard, and lots of tennis. Overnight, he transformed from steady companion into a stranger. As Belle pieces her life together in the wake of a loss she had never imagined, she discovers reserves of strength she did not know she had. Strangers charts the transformation of a shy, quiet girl, nicknamed "Belle the Good", into a powerful, brave, determined woman who learns to use her voice to expose the patriarchal structures that have forced women to be discreet and compliant for too long. A must-read memoir of self-discovery. Ideal for readers who: Read memoirs about betrayal, marriage and living through private collapse. Are drawn to books that ask how well we can ever know the person beside us. Would value a deeply personal account of relationship loss and its aftermath. Prefer intimate, literary non-fiction that is painful, elegant and hard to look away from.

by Doireann Ní Ghríofa

€14.99

From the author of A Ghost in the Throat , an unforgettable book - both history and ghost story - that will leave you gasping by its final page. In the city of Cork, a derelict Victorian mental hospital is being converted into modern apartments. One passerby has always flinched as she passes the place. Had her birth occurred in another decade, she too might have lived within those walls. Now, she notices a sign: FOR SALE. It is the first of many signs. Following them, she finds herself drawn into an irresistible river of forgotten voices, those of the women who knew this place best: insistent, vivid and true. They murmur from archives and old records; they whisper from stairwells and walls. Among them – and in one figure in particular -- she may find meaning, solace, rage; her own salvation, perhaps, or her own vanishing? A work of sublime intensity and tenderness, Said the Dead breaks the boundaries between worlds -- past and present, imagined and real -- to make something lasting and new: an experience full of danger, full of love and full of truth. Praise for Said the Dead : There’s magic in this one - a hauntingly beautiful and vivid and necessary book. Kevin Barry                         A haunting, visionary act of witness; this book will be read for decades to come. Anne Enright Said the Dead is one of those rare books where a reader encounters the writer and her characters at a dazzling and bewitching height, at a place where essence meets essence. A piercingly beautiful book that is wounding sometimes and consoling at others, the work, in the end, is life confirming: encompassed in the volume is the unparalleled expansiveness and depth of human minds and hearts. Yiyun Li Doireann ní Ghríofa goes to a place where the veil thins and the worlds meet, and crosses over, and returns, again and again, with living stories of the dead. You can feel the bravery of these acts of psychic trespass, and their sincerity makes for a mysterious and beautiful and thoroughly absorbing book, which continues to reverberate long after you finish it. Lucy Caldwell Doireann Ní Ghríofa is one of the finest writers of non-fiction I know. Said the Dead is an entrancing book -- lyrical and propulsive, it sounds out the echoes of history and finds voices and images that are moving and indelible. Reading this book is like being put under a spell Seán Hewitt Ideal for Readers Who… Loved A Ghost in the Throat — Said the Dead is Doireann Ní Ghríofa's return to the form-dissolving, time-traversing prose that made her debut unlike anything published before it. The same extraordinary attention is here, turned now towards Cork's Victorian asylum and the women the walls remember. Are drawn to Irish women's history that refuses to stay buried — this is a book about the women who were locked away, misdiagnosed, and forgotten. It recovers their voices from archives and casebooks and gives them back to us, vivid and insistent, across more than a century of silence. Want a ghost story that is also something else entirely — Said the Dead is haunted without being horror, historical without being academic, and personal without being memoir. If you find genre labels insufficient, this book was written for you. Read and loved Maggie O'Farrell, Carmen Maria Machado, or Hilary Mantel — readers who respond to prose that holds historical research and personal obsession in the same sentence, and who want their fiction to feel like an act of recovery, will find exactly that here. Have a connection to Cork — or to any place whose walls remember more than people say — the derelict Victorian asylum at the heart of this book is a real place, and Ní Ghríofa writes about it as someone who has walked past it and felt what many people feel: that certain buildings hold their histories differently, and that some of those histories are not finished yet. Believe that reading is its own form of haunting — the narrator of Said the Dead is a reader, pursuing forgotten women through archives and old records. As she reads their lives, we read hers. The experience of reading this book becomes part of its subject matter — which is either the most disorienting thing you can do to a reader, or the most generous.

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 Lena Dunham

€15.99

In this rowdy, frank reflection on illness, fame, sex, and everything in between, the remarkable mind behind the hit series Girls and the bestselling author of Not That Kind of Girl asks whether fulfilling her creative ambitions has been worth the pain. For the last decade, as she's spent countless hours in doctor's waiting rooms searching for diagnoses, treatments, and relief, being the owner and operator of Lena Dunham's body has felt, as she puts it, 'like towing a wrecked car across town at midnight.' It's not easy dragging a wrecked car anywhere, much less to the Met Gala while sewn into a gold lamé corset. Or to the set of the hit show that you - as a twenty-five-year-old - are writing, directing, producing, and starring in. Or to the White House, the Golden Globes, or your publicist's office to discuss the latest internet disaster. But Dunham does it - even if it means interminable hospital stays, vomiting in the bathroom when she's meant to be meeting Oprah, or terrifying those closest to her - because she can no longer tell the difference between fighting to do what she loves and being a servant to her own ambition. All the while, she is holding out for a love that can withstand her personal and public challenges and, more than anything, yearning to feel like herself again - if only she could remember who that self was. As Dunham takes us through her journey, tracking her rise to fame - from selling the pilot of Girls to the present - in three acts, it becomes clear that the spotlight casts long shadows, distorting the relationships she once held dear and isolating everyone in its glare. When an endless supply of drugs can't protect you from pain - and begins to control your every move - being famous doesn't stand a chance against the darker corners of the human experience. In Famesick, Dunham asks herself what the cost of fulfilling her dreams has really been, and whether it was worth it. What she finds is deeper than physical relief, and more lasting, as she learns to live with what she can't change and turn her regrets into wisdom that can carry her forward, as she reconnects to what, and who, she loves. Ideal for readers who: Devour candid celebrity memoirs that blend reflections on fame, chronic illness, intimacy and ambition. Want to follow Lena Dunham through the highs and lows of medical diagnoses, creative pressure and relentless public scrutiny. Are interested in contemporary conversations surrounding body image, personal privacy and public performance. Expect a frank, boisterous piece of non-fiction packed with vulnerability and sharp humour.

by Gisèle Pelicot

€16.99

The sexual assault that rocked the world. A courageous woman’s rallying call for ‘shame to change sides’. For the very first time, Gisèle Pelicot tells her story. Praise: ‘An emblem of resilience for women everywhere’ — Vogue ‘The bravest woman in the world’ — Daily Mirror A best book of 2026 for the Observer , Telegraph , Guardian , Financial Times , New York Times , Daily Mirror , Irish Times , GQ Magazine , Lit Hub , BBC and more. One November day, Gisèle Pelicot was called to a local police station and life as she knew it ended. Her husband of fifty years had been caught by a supermarket guard filming up women’s skirts. But on his computer was shattering evidence: for nearly a decade, he had been secretly drugging and raping her and inviting dozens of strangers into their home to abuse her. Four years later, he and fifty other men were put on trial and Gisèle’s courage in waiving her right to anonymity made global headlines. ‘Shame must change sides,’ she declared, giving voice and hope to millions. Her words became a rallying cry and her decision marked a turning point in public feeling about sexual violence. For the first time, and with unwavering honesty and grace, she describes a difficult childhood, first love, her career and motherhood. It is a life in determined search of happiness, both before and after her devastating discovery. She is an ordinary person who faces extraordinary catastrophe, whose example changes the world. Ultimately, Gisèle Pelicot emerges with a renewed passion and reverence for living, and for love. A Hymn to Life is an unforgettable testament and promise: that victims have no reason to feel ashamed; that even after unimaginable betrayal we can go on; and that colour will always return to life. More praise: ‘This is quite something - a really brave, honest and heart-rending memoir’ — Sarah Jessica Parker ‘A page-turning memoir that will move you to live more’ — Gina Martin

by Katriona O'Sullivan

€16.99

Hungry is the powerful new memoir from Number One bestselling author Katriona O'Sullivan - a raw, courageous exploration of survival, identity and the lifelong search for self-acceptance. Raised in a home marked by poverty, addiction and abuse, Katriona defied the odds: from teenage motherhood struggling with her own addictions to becoming a university professor and successful author. But beneath the achievements lay a more private struggle - with her body, her worth, and the unrelenting drive to be enough. In this fiercely honest memoir, she interrogates how trauma, class and gender shape the way women see themselves - and how society teaches them to measure their value. Told with stunning courage and vulnerability, Hungry is both a personal reckoning and a powerful reclaiming of body, voice and self. It is one woman's story - and a rallying cry for every woman who has ever felt she had to shrink to survive.   Ideal for readers who: Seek memoirs that confront trauma, class and self-worth with real honesty. Are interested in the lifelong relationship between identity and the body. Want contemporary Irish life, survival and reinvention explored without flinching. Prefer emotionally direct nonfiction that is brave, searching and humane.

by Louise O'Neill

€14.99

2002. Twin sisters Madeline and Chelsea Stone are joint stars of the AtomicKids sitcom Double Trouble, but everyone knows it's Maddie who shines most brightly. Until Chelsea beats her sister out for the role of a lifetime and is catapulted into the spotlight. And just as Chelsea's star reaches impossible new heights, Maddie disappears. 2025. Chelsea Stone retired from acting after her sister's disappearance - but living life under the radar is easier said than done when you're the most famous woman of your generation. When a storage locker is found containing heart-breaking truths about the year Maddie went missing, Chelsea feels a flicker of hope for the first time in twenty years. This is her chance to discover what really happened to her twin, but to follow the trail she'll have to face the past and step back into the spotlight . . . Ideal for readers who: Enjoy dark celebrity mysteries dealing with early child stardom, intense twin rivalry and the complicated afterlife of fame. Want to follow Chelsea Stone as a shocking storage-locker discovery sets her on a path to uncovering her twin's disappearance. Like shifting between early-2000s sitcom culture and present-day fallout, where curated images and personal damage collide. Respond to tense psychological suspense that treats identity, memory and relentless media scrutiny as heavy emotional pressure.

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 Ardal O'Hanlon

€13.99

The first in a mystery series from the much-loved Irish actor, writer and comedian, for readers who enjoy the warmth of Graham Norton and the mystery of Death in Paradise, all wrapped up in one small Irish town. When beloved celebrity gardener Finn O’Leary returns to his hometown of Abbeyford in Ireland to care for his aging mother, he is naturally roped into the Tidy Towns committee. The Tidy Towns is a competition fanatically fought over by every town and village in the land. And for his best friend’s sister, Aoife, it’s a competition she’s determined to win. With everyone’s favourite gardener on board, she is sure that this year Abbeyford will take home the prize. But Finn’s only been back a week when an alto-baritone at his mother’s choir practice drops dead during a rendition of ‘What the World Needs Now’. With more at stake than just winning Tidy Towns, Finn soon finds himself trying to solve a murder – or two. For one of his many qualities is that people tend to confide in him… With his mother, her Nigerian carer and Aoife in tow, Finn sets out to discover just who has brought murder to Abbeyford. Ideal for readers who: Love settling into cosy Irish crime filled with humour, gossip and village rivalry. Are amused by murder mysteries tangled up in Tidy Towns politics and local pride. Keenly follow amateur sleuths, tight-knit communities and secrets buried close to home. Prefer warm whodunnits where wit and danger sit comfortably side by side.

by John Connolly

€16.99

The players call it the Game, and its aim is simple: to abduct and kill a stranger without getting caught. They're very good at it. They've been playing it for a long time. And they can keep playing so long as everyone stick to the rules: No Killing Close to Home and No Killing Outside the Game. But those rules have been broken. When the drowned body of a troubled teenager is recovered from a river in Maine's Kennebec Valley, and a young woman disappears from a small rural town, they draw the attention of the private investigator named Charlie Parker. Now Parker will be forced to confront a band of men without morality and without loyalty, not even to one another, in a place where the very darkness is alive. Because something has emerged from the shadows, something very bad. And it wants revenge. Ideal for readers who: Follow Charlie Parker and want another dark Maine investigation with a supernatural edge. Enjoy crime fiction built around ritualised murder, broken rules and moral rot. Like private investigators facing villains who feel almost mythic in their cruelty. Appreciate thrillers where darkness is both literal atmosphere and spiritual threat.

by Michael Connelly

€16.99

Sworn to protect a scenic island meant to be far from the evils of the mainland, Detective Sergeant Stilwell can feel danger closing in. Detective Sergeant Stilwell knows that his posting on Catalina Island is no paradise, but to most residents, it seems blissfully separated-by twenty-two miles of ocean-from the troubles of Los Angeles County. But now a threat is coming to his safe haven. Acting on a tip from a confidential informant, Stilwell and his deputies watch a plane land in the middle of the night at the Airport in the Sky, a remote airstrip in the mountains. A duffel bag of drugs is dropped and the deputies move in, but things quickly go sideways. While Stilwell chases the fleeing pickup man into the mountainside brush, shots are fired on the runway and the plane flies off. An internal inquiry follows, putting Stilwell on the bench until he is cleared of responsibility for the disastrous operation. But he is determined to find out who brought deadly violence to his island, and begins his own secret investigation into the drug deal gone wrong. While under orders to remain in the sheriff's substation, he finds in the lost and found a valuable backpack that was never claimed. He traces it to a woman who disappeared while hiking on the island four years ago. But then why was the pack only turned in two months back? Now thoroughly intrigued, he follows the mystery all the way to the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit and Detective Renée Ballard. Stilwell and Ballard work the case from both sides of the channel, and soon realize they are on the trail of a criminal who revels in taunting the authorities. Meanwhile, frustrated at being shut out of an investigation on his own island, Stilwell risks his already shaky standing in the department to pursue a case whose reach is wider than he ever imagine. Ideal for readers who: Respond to police thrillers where paradise is only a thin cover over violence. Need Catalina Island’s isolation to tighten the drug-drop and cold-case pressure. Trust Michael Connelly for procedural detail, momentum and moral strain. Follow detectives pushed beyond the safe-haven myth.

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 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 Ronan McGreevy

€18.99

The unheard voice of Seán Lemass - 22 hours of lost interviews reveal the private thoughts of Ireland's most transformative taoiseach Lemass never left any papers or an autobiography. Instead, he gave 22 hours of interviews to an Irish businessman Dermot Ryan in 1967 and 1968. The transcripts were given to The Irish Times and extracts from these interviews were published as a supplement in May 2018. They laid bare tensions in his relationship with long standing Taoiseach de Valera, his disdain for the IRA, his complicated relationship with Great Britain and much more. Anyone who reads this landmark publication will put it down feeling they know the father of modern Ireland significantly better. The Irish Times This book captures the intellect and vision of a truly remarkable man who laid the foundations for our modern state. Micheál Martin Ideal for readers who: Enjoy archival non-fiction that reveals a major public figure in his own words Are drawn to lost interviews with one of Ireland’s most transformative taoisigh Want modern Ireland seen through politics, nation-building and hindsight Like thoughtful, revealing books about Irish public life and leadership

by Sarah Wynn-Williams

€10.99

The number one global bestseller and Book of the Year 2025 for Audible, The Times, Cosmopolitan, The Economist and more. 'Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it's the one about him' - Marina Hyde 'Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome' - Financial Times 'A Bridget Jones's Diary-style tale of a young woman thrown into a series of improbable situations' - The Times Sarah Wynn-Williams joined Facebook believing the company could change things for the better. Instead, what she encountered over seven years was so shocking that Meta obtained a legal order to silence her. Now you can read her award-winning story. Candid and entertaining, Wynn-Williams' account pulls back the curtain on Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and the global elite. She exposes the true cost of Silicon Valley's ambition, from outrageous schemes cooked up on private jets to the alarming consequences of Facebook's aggressive pursuit of global dominance. Careless People is an ordinary woman's gripping and darkly funny memoir that will forever change how you view the technology that runs our lives - and the unchecked power of those who control it. With a new foreword for paperback from Naomi Alderman. 'Urgently necessary reading' - Elizabeth Day, author of The Party and Friendaholic 'How else to put this? Bloody hell' - The Guardian Shortlisted for the Westminster Book Awards 2025 Shortlisted for the Hatchards First Biography Prize 2025 Shortlisted for the Unwin Award 2026 Winner of the Blueprint Asia-Pacific Whistleblowing Prize 2025 Winner of the Speakies Award for the Best Non-Fiction Memoir Audiobook Ideal for readers who: Devour contemporary memoirs, whistle-blower accounts, and investigative non-fiction about big tech. Want a dramatic, high-stakes narrative hook about an ordinary employee silenced by a tech giant after exposing corporate greed. Are fascinated by the modern, high-flying cultural context of Silicon Valley elites, private jets, and global corporate dominance. Appreciate a candid, darkly funny, and entertaining tone that delivers an urgent and eye-opening reading experience.

by Virginia Roberts Giuffre

€11.99

****THE MEMOIR WHICH KICKSTARTED ANDREW MOUNTBATTEN'S FALL FROM GRACE**** 'If books can shape history, this is one.' DAILY MAIL #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ** WINNER OF THE OVERALL BOOK OF THE YEAR, BEST NARRATIVE NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AND FREEDOM TO PUBLISH AWARD AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2026 ** ** WINNER OF THE CAPITAL CRIME FINGERPRINT TRUE CRIME AWARD 2026** The UK's bestselling memoir. The book that's changing the world. An empowering true story of surviving abuse and fighting for justice. 'Make no mistake: this is a book about power, corruption, industrial-scale sex abuse and the way in which institutions sided with the perpetrator over his victims. . . . But it is also a book about how a young woman becomes a hero. . . . Important [and] courageous.' GUARDIAN The world knows Virginia Roberts Giuffre as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell's most outspoken victim: the woman whose decision to speak out helped send both serial abusers to prison, whose photograph with Prince Andrew catalyzed his fall from grace. This is her story. In April 2025, Giuffre took her own life. She left behind a memoir written in the years preceding her death and stated unequivocally that she wanted it published. Nobody's Girl is the riveting and powerful story of an ordinary girl who would grow up to confront extraordinary adversity. Here, Giuffre offers an unsparing and definitive account of her time with Epstein and Maxwell, who trafficked her and others to numerous prominent men. She also details the molestation she suffered as a child, as well as her daring escape from Epstein and Maxwell's grasp at nineteen. Giuffre remade her life from scratch and summoned the courage to waive anonymity and not only hold her abusers to account but also advocate for other victims. The pages of Nobody's Girl preserve her voice-and her legacy-forever. Nobody's Girl is an astonishing affirmation of Giuffre's unshakable will-first, to claw her way out of victimhood, and then to shine light on wrongdoing and fight for a safer, fairer world. Equal parts intimate and fierce, it is a remarkable narrative of fortitude in the face of depravity and despair. 'Both devastating and uplifting … fearless and frank - angry and empowering. It speaks to the thousands of other victims out there about how to start fighting back.' EMILY MAITLIS · 'Takes us into unimaginable realms of human suffering ...devastating.' THE TIMES · 'This astonishing book left me reaching for breath.' JULIET NICOLSON · Startling ... demands that we read with caution, discretion and sensitivity.' INDEPENDENT · 'The most important (but, honestly, the most traumatic) book I've read all year. As painful as this book is to read, please, please do.' SAM BAKER, THE SHIFT · It is a personal triumph that [Virginia Roberts Giuffre] chose to speak up and a tragedy that doing so came at such cost. OBSERVER · 'Nobody's Girl is not just a memoir - it's a template for how difficult it is for victims who have been abused once to escape the cycle.' NEW STATESMAN

by Antony Beevor

€15.99

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'THE GOLD STANDARD OF NARRATIVE HISTORY' - DAN SNOW How could a barely literate peasant from Siberia determine the fate of the world? Undoubtedly, the so-called 'mad monk' Rasputin bewitched Tsar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra. Yet their strange and scandalous relationship conceals a riddle, one that casts an intriguing light on the controversial 'great man' theory of history. Rasputin was a devoted monarchist, not a revolutionary. He had no official position, no forces at his command. Nevertheless, he contributed more to the fall of the Romanov dynasty than any other individual. So demoralised was the Tsarist officer corps by stories of corruption, to say nothing of the rumours of his debauchery with the Empress - and even her daughters - that when the February Revolution broke out, not a sword was raised in defence of the regime. Just as Rasputin cast a spell over the Romanovs, his legend has bewitched historians. More than a century later, we still fail to comprehend fully the collapse of the greatest autocracy on Earth. Was there any truth to the wild tales that brought down the empire? Or was his true legacy an unsettling lesson on the potency of myth? Ideal for readers who: Enjoy imperial history told through vivid personalities and upheaval Want to follow Rasputin’s rise and the collapse of the Romanovs Are fascinated by late-imperial Russia on the edge of catastrophe Like dramatic narrative history with the pull of a novel

by James Hawes

€14.99

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 Ellen Coyne

€18.99

From the outside, Irish dancing seems like a wholesome world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork and groomed hair. The sport and art form, made world-famous by the smash hit Riverdance, is an instantly recognisable part of Irish culture. But when we pull back the curtain, we discover that Irish dancing also has a dark side … Following a whistle-blower email, journalist Ellen Coyne found herself plunged into the cut-throat side of competitive Irish dancing. What Ellen discovered, and reveals in extensive and explosive detail, is that the picture-perfect world of Irish dancing has operated for years within a toxic environment of bitter rivalries, allegations of competition-fixing accusations and even more serious rumours that swirl around some of the most high-profile dancing competitions in the world. From feis fixing to false allegations, why are the dance halls across this island such a hotbed for malicious conspiracy? And what next for a world steeped in tradition and global success yet mired in controversy? Ideal for readers who: Seek reported non-fiction that goes behind the polished image of Irish dancing. Are interested in ambition, rivalry and alleged competition-fixing inside a close-knit world. Respond to scandals where culture, reputation and money are all at stake. Prefer investigative reads with a distinct Irish setting and real-world bite.

by Shane Ross

€16.99

Since it arrived on the airwaves in 1961, RTÉ has been buffeted in different directions, eventually slipping into a steady decline which accelerated over the past decade into a catastrophe. The 2023 revelations regarding secret payments to star presenter Ryan Tubridy weren't the first time Ireland's national broadcaster has found itself caught up in scandal. Shane Ross, author of #1 bestsellers The Bankers and Mary Lou McDonald , winds back the clock to examine RTÉ's history of broadcasting excellence alongside the accusations of corruption, waste and ineptitude it has faced along the way. With clarity and wit, Ross rakes over RTÉ's colourful past while also considering what the future might hold for this once beloved institution. Ideal for readers who… Follow Irish current affairs and want context on RTÉ’s recent public scandals. Are interested in media studies, broadcasting history and Irish public institutions. Read Shane Ross for sharp political and institutional non-fiction. Want a timely paperback on corruption, waste and accountability in public life. Are buying for readers of Irish politics, journalism and contemporary history.

by Jonathan Wilson

€12.99

'A master at telling football's greatest ever stories... Breathtaking. Wilson's eye for detail and his elegant writing brings the World Cup to life like no other book on the topic I have ever read' ELIS JAMES 'Epic in scope, awesomely rich in detail, and compulsively entertaining' TOM HOLLAND 'So much of what we know of football's history we know thanks to Wilson' SIMON KUPER The football World Cup is the most watched sporting event on the planet. It has become a global obsession: 211 nations initially entered the 2022 edition. It has been running for almost a century. Yet there has never been a comprehensive history of the World Cup that has considered not only the matches and goals, the players and coaches, the tales of scandal and genius, the haggling and skulduggery of the bidding process, but has also placed the tournaments within a socio-political framework. The story of the World Cup is also the story of the world; this book tells its definitive history. Ideal for readers who: Want a sweeping history of the World Cup beyond goals, trophies and famous matches. Enjoy football writing that connects tactics and tournaments to politics and culture. Appreciate richly researched sports history with scandal, genius and global context. Like Jonathan Wilson’s analytical style and deep knowledge of the modern game.

by Orlaith McBride

€19.99

On 18 April 1926 the first census of an independent Irish state was undertaken. Across the 26 counties over 700,000 census forms were completed by, or on behalf of, the 2,971,992 people living in the Irish Free State. But what can we know of the lives that they led? A century later, with the release of the 1926 census by the National Archives on 18 April 2026, those forms come alive again - revealing a nation in transition and a people forging their identity in the early decades of independence. The Story of Us brings together an wide range of scholars to illuminate the individuals and communities hidden within the census returns. From island settlements to expanding cities, from rural farms and urban tenements to the mansions of the aristocracy, the book traces a vibrant cross-section of society. Lavishly illustrated, it explores themes ranging from entertainment and the arts to housing, infrastructure, family life, and social change. The Story of Us offers not only a compelling portrait of 1926 Ireland but a deeper understanding of the world in which these lives unfolded. Ideal for readers who: Love exploring Irish history through households, archives and the real everyday lives behind official records. Want to examine the 1926 census as an invaluable record of actual people rather than just numbers and statistics. Are keen to see independent Ireland through the lens of local farms, changing cities, remote islands and social evolution. Value lavishly illustrated history books that seamlessly link national identity with vivid human detail.

by Rory Carroll

€15.99

The new book from the author of the critically acclaimed KILLING THATCHER An extraordinary story that explores a pivotal moment in Anglo-Irish history that has implications for Europe and the wider world A narrative non-fiction that reads like a novel by an author at the top of his game Uses first class research to crate a page-turning history with a vast array of characters KILLING THATCHER was hailed as ‘non-fiction that reads like a first class thriller’ by Jonathan Freedland – and Rory’s new book promises to be a similarly exciting work of propulsive historical non-fiction From the master storyteller behind 2023’s critically acclaimed KILLING THATCHER A Rebel and a Traitor is the story of a rogue imperial consul who sought to forge a new nation in the middle of a war – and the mercurial spy chief who sought to destroy him by any means. The rogue consul was Sir Roger Casement, a decorated diplomat who turned his back on the British empire and instead joined the rising Irish cause at the turn of the 20th century. At the book’s centre is the manhunt for Casement led by intelligence officer Reginald ‘Blinker’ Hall, the legendary British spy chief who pioneered codebreaking, early mass surveillance and media manipulation. As he did for the critically acclaimed Killing Thatcher, master storyteller Rory Carroll has combed diaries, letters, police reports, memoirs, court transcripts, secret service archives and declassified government files in the US, Britain, Ireland and Germany to create a page-turning history, and a story that still echoes through Anglo-Irish relations. A Rebel and a Traitor raises profound questions about honour, courage and the price of patriotism. Ideal for readers who: Appreciate narrative non-fiction on Irish independence, empire and espionage. Follow a fugitive manhunt with political betrayal at its centre. Are interested in Anglo-Irish history shaped by spies, courts and wartime loyalties. Value meticulous research with the pace and tension of a thriller.

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 Alan Bradley

€16.99

Lies? Yes, everyone lies. I've lied ever since I could remember. It's the only thing I do well, and I think we should all play to our strengths, don't you?' Unmasking Samantha Cookes is the chilling true story of a master manipulator who spent more than a decade reinventing herself across the UK and Ireland with an arsenal of false identities. Once known to millions as 'Carrie Jade Williams', she slipped seamlessly from au pair and nanny to therapist, psychologist, terminally ill author and online 'sickfluencer'. Each persona carefully crafted. Each lie more audacious than the last. And each one designed to gain trust - and exploit it. What started with the tragic death of a baby soon became a trail of fraud, deception and shattered lives. Every reinvention brought new victims, until her most audacious lie, a fabricated terminal illness, triggered a TikTok reckoning. Drawing on exclusive evidence and firsthand accounts, Unmasking Samantha Cookes pulls back the curtain on a mastermind of deception hiding in plain sight, and reveals just how easily trust can be weaponised, with an unsettling question at its core: how well do we really know the people we trust with our children? Ideal for readers who: Are unsettled by true crime built around deception, identity and manipulation. Recognise how reinvention can become chillingly calculated. Are looking for real lives disrupted across the UK and Ireland brought into focus. Expect uncomfortable non-fiction that keeps the human cost visible.

by Pavel Barter

€17.99

AN INVESTIGATION INTO ONE OF THE OLDEST UNSOLVED CASES ON THE FBI'S BOOKS, SPANNING SIX DECADES AND THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. 1967. ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. At his son's fifth birthday party, Joseph Maloney was alleged to have poisoned his wife. While awaiting trial in the psychiatric wing of a Rochester hospital, he escaped and vanished. Years later, a charming stranger calling himself Michael O'Shea surfaced in Dublin. Claiming roots in the west of Ireland, he married a local woman and sold his garage business to buy a grand country estate. For years he lived as a country gentleman and worked at the pinnacle of Ireland's film industry - until a US extradition treaty exposed his true identity. Arrested in 1985, Maloney escaped justice again when his trial collapsed on a technicality. He fled Ireland, leaving US and Irish investigators clueless as to his whereabouts - until an RTÉ Documentary on One podcast picked up his trail decades later. Runaway Joe is the story of a man who reinvented himself with chilling ease - a portrait of a remorseless manipulator whose acts left devastation across continents. Ideal for readers who: Devour complex true crime investigations that span multiple decades, false aliases and international borders. Want to trace the disturbing timeline of Joseph Maloney’s alleged murder, daring escape and total reinvention. Follow a real-life case linking historic Rochester and Dublin to the height of Irish high society and a relentless FBI pursuit. Respond to unresolved criminal mysteries packed with deep moral tension and genuine investigative momentum.

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: Love keeping a gentle, comforting Irish collection of poetry, personal thoughts and everyday gratitude close at hand. Wish to learn from Dearbhla Mescal’s personal daily practice of discovering small, sustaining joys. Are searching for a thoughtful gift book for anyone drawn to self-reflection, compassion and mindful encouragement. Appreciate uplifting, life-affirming books that feel genuinely warm without becoming overly sentimental.

by Marie Gleeson

€18.99

‘The one thing you can’t fully control in a ship is the water all around you, so part of your plan is always reading and analysing the currents and the tides. You have a clear image in your head of how you think the ship will perform in the prevailing conditions. But this time something isn't going the way we had planned it …’ As a farmer’s daughter in the country’s largest landlocked county, Marie Gleeson’s unusual career choice took her into uncharted waters. Working her way up from gruelling bootcamp training to leading a drug interdiction operation seizing €700 million of cocaine from a yacht off the Kerry coast, she was a leader among men and rose to every challenge. Developing a love of the sea, Marie learned that to be at one with it required agility, and a willingness to change, to go with the wind – not against it. These lessons prepared her for operating without a life raft when her personal life threw her the greatest challenge of all. Be Like the Sea is the inspiring story of what happens when we overcome our own self-imposed physical, mental and emotional limitations, and a blueprint for charting our own unique path in life. Ideal for readers who: Reach for inspiring memoirs centred on authentic leadership, public service and high-stakes resilience. Value true, powerful stories of women breaking new ground in traditionally demanding careers. Seek fascinating details about the Irish Navy, command pressure and the realities of life at sea. Appreciate practical, deeply reflective writing about adapting and finding strength through personal crisis.

by Niamh Lynch

€16.99

'should I be worried?' is a question that pops into the heads of most parents of young children every day. Often several times per day. It may be a concern that a newborn is crying too much, that a toddler isn't gaining enough weight, or that a school-going child has developed a strange rash. Each developmental stage seems to present new questions and new things to worry about. Paediatric consultant, and mother of two, Dr Niamh Lynch is here to help. In this practical, accessible guide, Dr Niamh takes you through each stage of early development and shares her expertise on the most common topics she discusses with parents in her work as a doctor - and the ones that were at the top of her mind in her own first years as a parent. Your go-to guide to your child's health, Should I Be Worried? is an antidote to panic and worry, one that will give you the information you need, when you need it, and the confidence to follow 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 practical child-health advice that calms rather than alarms. Like books built around the everyday question every parent asks at 2 a.m. Would value guidance that runs from newborn worries to school-age symptoms. Prefer clear, trustworthy reading that helps you decide what matters and what can wait.

by David Coleman

€15.99

David Coleman writes with the authority of experience and the clarity parents usually need most. The advice is grounded, reassuring and focused on what adults can actually do to help rather than simply worry better. Every child feels afraid sometimes, but anxiety does not have to take over their life. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Coleman explains how to spot the early signs of anxiety and respond with calm, practical support. For parents, teachers and caregivers looking for clear help rather than vague reassurance, this is an especially useful guide. Ideal for readers who: Enjoy parenting books grounded in practical emotional support Like the sound of helping children and teenagers manage fear before it takes over Would value guidance rooted in family life, classrooms and the everyday situations anxiety can dominate Want a book that feels reassuring, evidence-based and actionable

by Ailín Kennedy

€16.99

Living with ADHD isn't about fixing yourself - it's about understanding yourself and embracing the person you already are.' - Ken Kilbride, CEO ADHD Ireland Have I Got Your Attention? is a practical and deeply relatable guide to Adult ADHD in Ireland, especially for those who received their diagnosis later in life. Presented in an ADHD-friendly design, with a foreword by Ken Kilbride, it's packed with information, useful resources and simple tips. This guide provides clear and comprehensive personal insights, including interviews with artists, medics, writers, inventors and more, each offering a candid glimpse into life as an ADHDer in Ireland. Providing strategies for navigating your emotions, it's a toolkit for self-understanding and self-advocacy - empowering adult ADHDers to build lives that work for them. Have I Got Your Attention? celebrates all the positives that come with ADHD, while acknowledging the hurdles too. Ideal for readers who: Seek adult ADHD guidance written with an Irish context in mind. Need help with diagnosis, self-understanding and everyday ADHD challenges. Look for practical resources alongside lived experience and reassurance. Appreciate compassionate advice that feels clear, direct and non-judgemental.

by Owen O'Kane

€10.99

Owen O’Kane approaches anxiety with clarity and warmth, showing how fearful patterns can become habits and how those loops can be interrupted. Grounded in clinical experience but written accessibly, it feels useful rather than abstract. Feeling anxious is part of being human; sometimes it can even be necessary or useful. But what about when anxiety starts to dominate your days, shape your decisions and leave you stuck in the same exhausting cycle? Drawing on years of therapeutic practice, O’Kane explains how anxiety can become self-reinforcing and what it takes to break that pattern. Practical, compassionate and easy to apply, this is a helpful guide for readers who want insight as well as action. Ideal for readers who: Enjoy practical mental health books that rethink everyday anxiety Like the sound of a therapist reframing anxiety as a habit loop that can be broken Would recognise real-life patterns, triggers and setbacks Want a clear, compassionate and genuinely useful read

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 Orla Dromgoole

€22.99

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. Ideal for readers who: Love cooking comforting Irish family food, traditional bakes and stress-free weeknight dinners. Want to find classic traybakes, fluffy scones, traditional brown bread and practical dinner ideas all in one place. Follow talented home cooks who make kitchen recipes feel incredibly generous, simple and doable. Value everyday cookbooks packed with familial warmth, reassuring advice and practical culinary usefulness.

by Francesco Mattana

€16.99

There is no one better to take you on a journey to the beautiful island of Sardinia than Francesco, with his in-depth knowledge of the land, its food and traditions.' GENNARO CONTALDO There is such a beautiful feeling of home in this book. It's a pure love letter to Italian food filled to the brim with recipes I want to make but importantly I know I CAN make. I cannot wait to get this covered in sauce as I have it permanently open on my kitchen side.' EMILY ENGLISH Sardinia captures the true spirit of Mediterranean cooking. Here, you find a way of life filled with simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients, healthy fats and plenty of time spent cooking, eating and spending time with loved ones. Sardinia is, after all, one of only five designated 'blue zones' in the world - where people live longer than anywhere else. In Eat Like a Sardinian, chef Francesco Mattana invites you to discover the rich and varied food culture of the island, bringing together his experiences learning to cook from the women around him and years of teaching experience to create 90 delicious home-cooking recipes that everyone can master, with all the tips and tricks needed to get them right every time. Find the perfect small bite for your aperitivo hour, stock up your larder with preserves, perfect your pasta and bread-making skills, learn how to entertain the Sardinian way with impressive fish, meat and vegetable dishes and finish it all off with a traditional dolci. Who knew healthy living could be so sweet? Ideal for readers who: Love using practical cookbooks that are deeply rooted in a specific place, family heritage and regional tradition. Want to try approachable, foolproof recipes shaped entirely by authentic Sardinian culinary culture. Wish to bring fresh Mediterranean ingredients, blue-zone health habits and generous island hospitality into their own home. Turn to inspiring, warm cookbooks that successfully blend culinary instruction with an attractive lifestyle appeal.

by Jamie Oliver

€19.99

TRANSFORM YOUR BBQ COOKING WITH JAMIE OLIVER'S 90 EASY, FLAVOUR-PACKED RECIPES - PERFECT FOR GRILLING, FEASTING AND OUTDOOR COOKING. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW. Discover how to grill, smoke and sizzle your way to crowd-pleasing meals with Jamie's ultimate guide to BBQ cooking. We all love a good BBQ, but too often they centre around some slightly burnt sausages and burgers. Not anymore! In this sizzling BBQ cookbook, Jamie shares 90 brilliant recipes that show just how exciting, creative and delicious barbecuing can be. Whether you're cooking on charcoal, gas or over an open flame, Jamie's got you covered, from marinades and rubs to mastering heat, smoke and timing. Get ready for smoky flavours, bold ingredients and good times with recipes that turn every BBQ into a feast to remember, whatever the weather, including: Romesco CauliflowerHerby Aubergine and Zingy Feta FlatbreadsGrilled Black Pepper Peaches Arrabbiata Chicken DrumsticksLemon Steamed Fish and Charred Greens Paprika Pulled Pork Lamb Moussaka Burgers Grilled Green Grain Salad... and plenty more mouth-watering grilled dishes, sides and sauces to keep your BBQ game strong all year round. Packed with Jamie's best tips for marinating, grilling and cooking outdoors, this is the ultimate companion for anyone who loves good food, good company and cooking in the open air. You'll be bossing that grill like a pro in no time. Big flavour, smoky vibes and Jamie Oliver at his best - this is the BBQ book you'll use again and again. PRAISE FOR JAMIE OLIVER 'Oliver's career has been defined by his mission to try to get Britain eating better' The Times 'Jamie has a way of inspiring us with new takes on old classics. There wasn't a recipe we didn't want to make' Independent 'There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook' Delia Smith 'Jamie Oliver is great - I'd put him in charge of the country' Guardian 'Easy, achievable and delicious; Oliver has created another fail-safe cookbook for families and those of us who are stretched for time' Daily Telegraph Ideal for readers who: Want to take their BBQ cooking beyond burnt sausages and basic burgers. Enjoy Jamie Oliver’s easy, achievable recipes and big-flavour cooking. Need marinades, rubs, sides and grill know-how they’ll actually use. Love feeding friends and family with smoky, generous food whatever the weather.

by Jim Moore

€19.99

'A must have for everyone who lovesbarbecuing' - Tom Kerridge 'The only BBQ book you will ever need' - Nathan Anthony AKA Bored of Lunch 'The daddy of BBQ has knocked thisone out of the park. Smoked perfection.' - Jono YatesAKA Only Scrans 'If BBQ was a religion thiswould be itsholy book' - ChrisStark Become a BBQ boss From basic fire-building, grill zones and simple techniques, to fool-proof marinades, zesty salads, flame-kissed sides and show-stopping feasts, international BBQ judge Jim Moore has everything you need when BBQ season hits. With mouth-watering recipes for every occasion, you can fire up quick and juicy Smash Burgers, please a crowd with zingy Dynamite Popcorn Chicken, surprise your guests with a smoky and spicy Mac & Cheese straight off the grill, and serve up slow-cooked show-stoppers like Jim's beef shin special Thor'sHammer with Creamy Mash and Hot Honey Veg. Learn the simple secrets to become a BBQ champion at home.

by Shane Smith

€21.99

In Loaf Tin Bakes, celebrated Irish chef Shane Smith gives loaf cakes the spotlight they deserve. Who has time to fuss over perfectly layered cakes or 20-ingredient cookies? That’s where the majestic loaf cake steps in. Simple, satisfying and downright delicious, loaf bakes are the unsung heroes of the baking world – easy enough to whip up in your PJs, yet classy enough to impress at a dinner party and perfect for last-minute visitors. This is the ultimate loaf cake cookbook – packed with over 80 irresistible recipes ranging from nostalgic Madeira and zingy lemon drizzle to rich chocolate fudge and a savoury no-knead garlic rosemary loaf. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet, glazed, no-bake, frozen, or even fresh bread, Shane has you covered. So grab your loaf tin and wooden spoon, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake cakes that don’t just rise – they shine. Ideal for readers who: Love baking simple loaf cakes, comforting everyday treats and low-fuss showstoppers. Rely on a single tin to keep things straightforward without compromising on flavour or presentation. Wish to learn from Irish chef Shane Smith’s highly practical approach to sweet, shareable bakes. Appreciate straightforward, accessible recipes perfect for busy weeknights, unexpected visitors and special occasions.

by Simon Akeroyd

€18.99

Discover ingenious green-fingered hacks designed to make your life easier in the garden. In Way to Grow, the new gardening book from expert gardener and bestselling author Simon Akeroyd, you will find more than 100 clever ideas to help you save time and money and have fun while growing plants. Don't we all want to garden smarter? To grow more plants successfully and be more efficient? And enjoy a thriving, wildlife-friendly outside space? This book will help you get there and inspire you to grow something new and garden differently. Discover how to: Water pots with lengths of string Create a watering can from a milk carton Scavenge sheep's wool to repel slugs Feed plants with banana skins Plant potatoes in a tower built from chicken wire Grow a cactus from supermarket fruit Simon's passion is to uncover and share via his hugely popular social media shorts all the fun and affordable shortcuts to growing you never knew existed. In this book he has selected more than 100 of his best ideas, and whether you are beginner or more experienced grower, there's something for everyone. So collect your coffee grounds, save those old tights, and get creative for garden greatness. Way to Grow: Over 100 Hacks for Green-Fingered Greatness is a must-have volume for followers of Simon Akeroyd. Don't forget to explore more from Simon with Grow Your Groceries: 40 Hacks for Growing Plants from Your Weekly Shop.

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 Sarah A. Parker

€15.99

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons… Raeve’s thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor – a staunch beacon from a past she’s yet to face. With Rekk’s blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path: Chase death. Or life. Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan’s crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out. As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve’s long forgotten past. Something … Other. Something with the knowledge to change it all. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series — featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. Ideal for readers who: Gravitate toward romantasy where vengeance, devotion and prophecy collide on a grand scale. Hope for Raeve and Kaan’s bond to keep the world-ending threat emotionally grounded. Expect a sequel that raises danger without cooling the romance. Choose fantasy conflicts where power, grief and choice all leave marks.

by Matt Dinniman

€22.99

One man. One cat. One alien invasion. Infinite chaos. Dive into the first explosive Dungeon Crawler Carl adventure - a wild mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and twisted survival comedy. 'If there's a better LitRPG than Dungeon Crawler Carl, I haven't read it' Shirtaloon, author of He Who Fights Monsters -- You know what's worse than breaking up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. And you know what's worse than that? An alien invasion, the destruction of all man-made structures on Earth, and the systematic exploitation of all the survivors for a sadistic, intergalactic game show. That's what. And now Coast Guard veteran Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, must try to survive the end of the world-or just get to the next level-in a video game-like, trap-filled, fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that's actually the set of a reality TV show with countless viewers across the galaxy. So not only do they have to stay alive, but they also need to earn ratings based on their performance. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly, drug-dealing llamas. This ain't your ordinary game show. Keeping viewers entertained is essential. Survival, however, is not. --- PRAISE --- 'Fresh. Creative. Hilarious. I'm obsessed…Princess Donut is my queen' Actor, producer and New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day 'I don't always say nice things about a book just because the writer has compromising pictures of me engaging in some very complicated international crimes, but when I do, I say them about Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl! Also, this series has no goddamn business burying so much depth and emotion and complexity under its bawdy, gory surface, but it does so anyway. What a wild-ass and unexpected delight' New York Times bestselling author Scott Lynch '[A] comically cosmic adventure series…often laugh-out-loud funny…Grind your way to dungeon mastery alongside Carl and Princess Donut' The Wall Street Journal 'This is the book for anyone who ever wondered what it would be like to be a role player in a game with the best game master ever. Also for anyone who wants to read a good book. Or maybe anyone who has been outside at night?in their underwear?looking for their cat and wondering 'What's the worst thing that could happen?' Once you start, you won't put it down' Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series 'One of the most bananapants, funny, inventive books I have read in a while' Book Riot 'Dungeon Crawler Carl is just one big smile all the way through. Put on your best pair of boxer shorts and sit back for a truly fun and enjoyable read' New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson 'Dungeon Crawler Carl is a dangerously addicting tale of chaos and mayhem. I'm thoroughly hooked! - #1 New York Times bestselling author Callie Hart Ideal for readers who: Devour LitRPG sci-fi fantasy packed with dangerous dungeons, alien invasions and dark survival comedy. Want to follow Carl and Princess Donut as they battle through a televised apocalypse and escalating traps. Love immersing themselves in complex game-world mechanics, rare loot, monsters and cruel corporate games. Enjoy a violent, hilarious, page-turning ride boasting cult energy and a relentless pace.

by Devney Perry

€15.99

The much anticipated follow up to the slow-burn, high-stakes romantasy where enemies become lovers, monsters stalk a cursed realm, and a forgotten princess finds the strength to tear off her crown and become the warrior she was never meant to be.

by Sable Sorensen

€13.49

CROWNED BYDESTINY. CONSUMED BY VENGEANCE. Against all odds, Meryn Cooper has inherited the crown – and a deadly war. As the Kingdom of Nocturna splinters under the weight of generations of lies, it is up to Meryn, her bonded direwolf Anassa and their allies to bring the country back from the brink. But the commoners, the Bonded and the nobles are distrustful of their new queen and Meryn is caught in a deadly game of politics. Meanwhile, Meryn's beloved sister, Saela, is more at risk than ever. Confusingly, the one person Meryn can trust is Stark Therion – the dark, dangerous Alpha she thought hated her as much as she loathed him. Yet, his loyalty is unshakeable. His presence intoxicating. And with his guidance, Meryn can seize an unthinkable level of power. With enemies closing in and shadows stirring her dreams, Meryn stands to lose her kingdom – and her heart. Blood will spill. Bondswill break. Fate will be tested. Ideal for readers who: Want romantasy led by a newly crowned queen with a kingdom collapsing around her. Enjoy bonded direwolves, deadly politics and vengeance-fuelled magic. Like enemies or rivals whose loyalty becomes as dangerous as their desire. Appreciate fantasy romance where family, crown and heart all compete for survival.

by Christopher Buehlman

€17.99

**THE OVERNIGHT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** * ***THE OVERNIGHT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*** DISCOVER THE EPIC TALE OF MEDIEVAL HORROR DRIVING BOOKTOK WILD 'A beautiful nightmare that grips you from start to finish' VICTORIA AVEYARD This edition includes a critical foreword from bestselling author Joe Hill * *** * **** The year is 1348. Thomas, a disgraced knight, has found a young girl alone in a dead Norman village. An orphan of the Black Death, and an almost unnerving picture of innocence, she tells Thomas that plague is only part of a larger cataclysm-that the fallen angels under Lucifer are rising in a second war on heaven, and that the world of men has fallen behind the lines of conflict. Is it delirium or is it faith? She believes she has seen the angels of God. She believes the righteous dead speak to her in dreams. And now she has convinced the faithless Thomas to shepherd her across a depraved landscape to Avignon. There, she tells Thomas, she will fulfil her mission: to confront the evil that has devastated the earth, and to restore to this betrayed, murderous knight the nobility and hope of salvation he long abandoned. As hell unleashes its wrath, and as the true nature of the girl is revealed, Thomas will find himself on a macabre battleground of angels and demons, saints, and the risen dead, and in the midst of a desperate struggle for nothing less than the soul of man. * *** * **** PRAISE FOR THE BESTSELLING-HIT BETWEEN TWO FIRES 'Breathlessly paced and fiercely cinematic, it's just a classic' JOE HILL 'Buehlman is a master of horror' ED CROCKER 'An absolute masterpiece' GRIMDARK MAGAZINE 'Thoroughly riveting, visceral and, ultimately, hopeful' FANFIADDICT 'A harrowing, haunting, heartfelt journey into darkness' JOE ABERCROMBIE Ideal for readers who: Gravitate towards medieval horror steeped in plague, faith and uneasy companionship. Follow characters crossing plague-struck France with danger closing in. Prefer historical settings made strange by spiritual dread. Seek horror that feels bleak, vivid and unexpectedly moving.

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 Jennifer Lynn Barnes

€10.99

From the #1 bestselling author of The Inheritance Games - a fun, page-turning high school mystery duology. Meet the Squad: these cheerleaders are actually spies! Meet the Squad: pretty, popular, and extremely dangerous. A MYSTERIOUS INVITATION When hacker and black-belt Toby Klein arrives at Bayport High, joining the cheerleading squad is the last thing on her to-do list. But after a mysterious note urges her to audition, she realizes that behind those pom-poms is a dangerous secret. A DANGEROUS SECRET The Squad is cover for the government's most elite spies, hidden in plain sight. And they need Toby to retrieve intel from the only person who has it - the most popular boy at school. AN IRRESISTIBLE TARGET But evil lurks in Bayport and Toby's newfound makeover has put a spotlight on her. And now there's her inconvenient - and growing attraction - to her mark, which might just get her killed . . .

by Emiko Jean

€10.99

A letter from the future . . . a lifetime to fall in love. A speculative romance that will bring you back to love for fans of Dustin Thao and Jenny Han.Lonely girl Emma doesn't believe in love, but she wishes for proof of its existence. When she receives a love letter from the future: If I'm being honest, I've loved you since the moment I met you, the search begins for the mysterious boy who claims he is the love of her life. Is it Ezra, the absurdly popular musical genius? Theo, the literal boy next door, who knows Emma best? Or Colin, the overly confident, overly handsome, overly rich kid she's just met? As Emma tries to uncover the identity of the letter writer, the mystery turns into something greater: a journey of self-discovery. In the end, Emma will learn the key to making love last and how it's the point of, well . . . everything. A swoony letter to love in all its forms from New York Times bestselling author, Emiko Jean.

by Clíodhna O'Sullivan

€14.50

**A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick** "A thrilling fantasy about power and patriarchy" ? The Bookseller, featured as Book of the Month The first book in a searing new romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of A LANGUAGE OF DRAGONS and THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE. If he has the ability to wield magical powers, everyone will rejoice - especially the girl who loves him. But what happens when they realize she has the gift? Éadha (A-ya) has grown up in a deeply flawed society. In Domhain, power is drawn by elites from the life force of other, "lesser" people called Fodder. Those with this innate ability, the Channellers, have reshaped society to ensure their own high status and obscure the exploitative nature of their powers. Éadha, a lowly servant girl, is in love with her close childhood friend Ionáin, the son of the keep's ruling family. But the fate of his family's position rests on whether Ionáin has inherited a Channeller's ability - everyone is tense, waiting to see the result of the assessment on his 17th birthday. However, in a twist of fate, Éadha discovers that she herself contains this power … and Ionáin doesn't. It's unheard of - and dangerous - for a servant, especially a woman, to be a Channeller. Instead, Éadha tricks everyone into believing her to be gifted only as a Keeper, a Channeller's assistant who is less powerful but can manipulate the threads of power from Fodder. She is allowed to attend the Channeller training academy alongside Ionáin, who is - unbeknownst to him - being empowered by Éadha's own gift. Here, she is caught up in a whirlwind of patriarchy and heartache, torn between her lifelong devotion to Ionáin and her undeniable attraction to the enigmatic Gry. She also learns a devastating lesson: the human cost of the Channellers' power - and the lengths they will go to keep it. Ideal for readers who… love romantasy with high stakes, slow-burn tension, and messy, emotional choices are drawn to stories about power, patriarchy, and class systems built on exploitation enjoy academy settings, secret identities, and heroines who outsmart the rules meant to cage them want a love triangle dynamic with devotion, temptation, and real consequences like expansive, politically charged fantasy worlds with sharp social commentary

by Leigh Bardugo

€19.99

From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a new Grishaverse short story: a mystery told through found documents and set after the events of Crooked Kingdom. In the years since the violent upheaval caused by the auction of Kuwei Yul-Bo, the merchants of Ketterdam have been under attack. Secret businesses exposed. Ships sunk. Slavers hunted as they once hunted their victims. All the work of a mysterious sea captain and her ship, the Wraith. Now, two investigators meet to uncover the truth behind the latest disaster: a massacre on an island off the shores of Ketterdam. Among the evidence collected is private correspondence between notorious crime boss Kaz Brekker and an anonymous sailor aboard the Wraith known only as "I." Follow along with the lead investigator as he tries to piece together how such a disaster transpired, and explore the Grishaverse like never before with new illustrations by E.K. Belsher and in-world collectible items. Ideal for readers who: Dive into a new Grishaverse mystery set in the aftermath of Crooked Kingdom. Follow found-document storytelling through letters, clues and private correspondence. Are drawn to dangerous cities, exposed secrets and the shadow of the Wraith. Return to Kaz Brekker’s world for atmosphere, menace and hidden messages.

by Méabh Collins

€11.99

Sally loves musical theatre and dreams of a career on Broadway. Living near a theatre with her dad, she can practically see her dreams come true. Writing her own musical is Sally's first step to a life of fame. It's so annoying that friends and family KEEP hinting that maybe her musical is not really about a lonely frog, but actually about her own life. She's sure no one ever said that to Lin-Manuel Miranda! Armed with new skills from a course packed with main-cast-energy theatre kids, Sally is ready to take her show public. Will her performance prove to her friends that she's over any problems? The show must go on, after all.

by Ravena Guron

€10.00

From the bestselling author of This Book Kills comes a deadly new YA thriller of murder, mystery and mind-blowing twists. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M. McManus. "A fiendishly twisty thriller for summer reading and beyond." The Observer When the most popular girl at Myra's new school is found frozen to death in a walk-in chiller, wannabe journalist Myra is sure of two things: 1. Scarlett was murdered. 2. One of Scarlett's friends is to blame. So she infiltrates the popular clique's world of envy and backstabbing to prove it. But then a strange boy holds her up at gunpoint in the woods, claiming he's killed the killer. Who is he, who did he kill...and who will die next? Praise for Ravena Guron: "For fans of Holly Jackson and Karen M McManus." The Observer "A treat for crime fiction fans." Sunday Express "A crisp, Christie-esque detective story told in lively multiple voices, perfect for Holly Jackson fans." The Guardian

by R. N. Swann

€9.49

In Case I Go Missing, the debut YA thriller from R. N. Swann, is a twist-filled small-town mystery. Perfect for fans of The Reappearance of Rachel Price. 'This riveting debut mystery delivers clues, small-town intrigue . . . will leave readers flipping pages well into the night' - Megan Davidhizar, author of Silent Sister Fenny has been the Watson to Sarah's Sherlock for as long as she can remember. Over the years, Sarah has ruffled a few feathers in their small town as an amateur detective and vigilante. Now, she's disappeared. The police have written her off as a runaway - but when Fenny discovers the binder Sarah left behind with a disturbing title, In Case I Go Missing, she knows there's foul play. Sarah was investigating her biggest mystery yet, one so explosive it had the power to shake the town to its very foundations. So Fenny picks up the case, following a trail of clues leading back to the dark, secret past of her home. How far did her suspects go to keep the truth buried? Readers are gripped by In Case I Go Missing: 'A well-plotted mystery … a similar vibe to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, so if you liked that this is a must read' - Netgalley reviewer 'I admit I'm a bit of an addict for YA/NA thrillers . . . hooked on the mystery, waiting for every twist and turn in this tightly plotted adventure' - Netgalley reviewer '[A] wisecracking Young Adult mystery . . . Good for fans of Karen M. McManus, Holly Jackson and Ravena Guron' - Netgalley reviewer 'A dark, twisty thriller built around fear, disappearance, and the stories we leave behind. Sharp pacing and a creeping sense of dread make it addictive' - Netgalley reviewer

by K. L. Walther

€9.49

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes another incredible summer romance about holding onto memories, making new ones, learning to let go, and unexpectedly falling in love. Olivia Lupo feels stuck. All her friends have gone on to their first year of college while she's still at home with her family. There's a good reason though, her beloved grandmother, Annie, has dementia, and Olivia can't bear the thought of being so far from home when Annie needs her the most.So when her stepmother asks the family to spend three weeks of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, Olivia plans to say no...until she discovers an old box Annie filled with photos and memories from her own time there. Olivia decides to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and spend some time on the island that Annie describes as magical.When she arrives, she meets Connor, a boy from her past who really wants to be a part of her present... and future. Olivia's never thought about forever with someone until meeting Connor...and it scares her. How can she make plans when all she wants to do is keep close to her grandmother before she's gone forever? As she recreates the memories Annie made a lifetime ago, she has to decide if she's finally willing to give someone her heart, just when she needs it the most.

by Katie Bernet

€13.05

  Beth March has been murdered, and all her sisters are suspects... But the March girls aren't the only ones with a story to tell. "A gripping, cleverly rendered puzzle box of a book brimming with heart and sisterhood. The mystery makes the story impossible to put down" Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval "This twisty, addictive spin on the classic Little Women is a messy, jaw-dropping and unpredictable love letter to sisterhood and suspense. It'll have you craving more with every turned page" Busayo Matuluko, author of 'Till Death "An electrifying twist on a beloved classic, Beth is Dead gripped me from the very first page and never let go" Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up "A deliciously twisty murder mystery that turns Little Women on its head. Addictive from page one." Louise O'Neill, author of Idol "A tense, inventive and twisty reimagining of Little Women that will satisfy fans of the original and draw in new readers." Amy McCaw, author of They Own The Night After a New Years Eve party, Beth is found dead. All the March sisters see Beth's body and wonder how - and who - could have killed their sweet little sister. And what was their motive? The March sisters have always been close, but will Beth's murder bring them closer together, or further apart? As each of the girls' motives are uncovered, the March sisters might not be quite as sweet as they seem... This is cult-classic Louisa May Alcott's Little Women meets Karen M.McManus's One of Us is Lying. Perfect for fans of Little Women ready for a fresh new spin on the iconic story A contemporary take on the famous March sisters with brilliant writing, a gripping plot, and many twists and turns Turns the murder-mystery genre on its head and keeps you guessing until the very end...   "One need not be familiar with Louisa May Alcott's work to appreciate debut author Bernet's brilliantly snappy contemporary riff on Little Women" Publisher's Weekly "Beth is Dead flips the script on a well-loved favourite and delivers something bold, brilliant and brand new." The Nerd Daily "Highly recommend that any curious classics lovers give it a go.' School Reading List" School Reading List

by Alice Oseman

€14.99

*NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR* *FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL*  *Read it before you see it: Heartstopper Forever movie coming soon from Netflix* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The final installment in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. Everyone in school knows Nick and Charlie. Everyone knows they're going to be together forever. But Charlie's busy with his bid to become head boy. And while Nick is preparing to leave for uni, he's starting to wonder who he'll be... without Charlie. Contains discussions around mental health and eating disorders, underage drinking, and sexual references.  'The queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school.' Gay Times PRAISE FOR HEARTSTOPPER 6: Another gorgeous graphic novel that you absolutely won't want to miss... For the millions of fans of this tender and heartfelt series, the next instalment will be a highlight of the year...These books have brought the genre of graphic novels to a whole new spectrum of readers and for good reason. GLAMOUR Best in the series yet i newspaper Nobody writes teenagers like Oseman: her characters feel so real and she handles their struggles - relationships, sex, family and mental illness - with great care and respect. Funny, romantic, and life-affirming, it is the perfect stocking filler for any teenager in your life The Observer The Heartstopper series tells a time-old story of human affection, with a thoroughly wholesome glow...it's the slow suspense of the relationship, and the constant churn of emotion, that proves so absorbing The Telegraph The UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever The Guardian Tissues at the ready. It's the final instalment of Oseman's hit graphic novel series which has followed the lives of Nick and Charlie, two teenage boys who fall for each other at school. Along with their friends, we've followed all the ups and downs of their relationship as they navigated family drama, homophobia and mental health issues, alongside the joy of first love. The successful accompanying Netflix series brought Heartstopper to a new audience and the concluding storyline has been hotly anticipated by fans of the books and show alike. Volume 6 will see Nick head off to university - can his relationship with Charlie survive long-distance? BBC News Online Ideal for readers who: Have followed Nick and Charlie from first crush to final chapter. Appreciate love, mental health and change handled with real tenderness. See school, university and growing up as emotional stakes in their own right. Come to queer graphic novels for intimacy, hope and precise everyday feeling.

by Neill Cameron

€14.50

The bagels are lying low, and now the Donut Squad are enjoying making their own malarkey. They're off camping! And hiding from bears! Anxiety Donut is on an adventure where what happens next is up to YOU! And L'il Timmy learns the Meaning of Life - so you can too! But the bagels can't be held back for long - their plan is about to be unleashed to kick the Donut Squad out of their own book. Will the Donuts be able to stop them? The sweet vs savoury royal rumble is back on - and it's going to get messy! The only thing guaranteed is that it will be gleefully hilarious! Ideal for readers who: Love interactive comics where eccentric donuts, mischievous bagels and camping chaos collide. Want to guide Anxiety Donut through a brilliant choose-your-own-adventure story with wonderfully messy stakes. Are buying for children who delight in absurd food heroes and clever, fourth-wall-breaking jokes. Enjoy vibrant, energetic pages that treat absolute nonsense as a true art form.

by Katie Kirby

€12.99

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author Katie Kirby comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Lottie's done with embarrassing herself. There can't possibly be any more ways to do it! Right? Have her annoying little brother announce her bra size while shopping? Done. Get her head stuck in a coffin during an escape room? Check. Go viral and embarrass herself on national media? Completed it. So surely nothing else could possibly phase her. Until an invitation from Amber to join her family ski holiday suddenly arrives . . . Join Lottie on her next (mis)adventure full of life lessons, funny LOLs, and cringe-inducing moments . . . this time on skis! Ideal for readers who: Return to the Lottie Brooks universe for a holiday story where snowy ski slopes become a stage for total mortification. Follow middle-grade diary-style comedies full of friendship drama, family antics and intense social panic. Recognise escape rooms, viral mishaps, shopping disasters and awkward situations as peak Lottie territory. Choose quick, cringe-filled reads that cleverly weave valuable confidence lessons inside the absolute chaos.

by Lucy Kennedy

€12.49

Do you believe in magic? Well, you just need to look beneath your feet ... because under the creaky floorboards of lots and lots of houses in Ireland, but most particularly under those of a house called 39A Cove Street in Dublin, there lives a whole community of little elves, working and making magic from all the things you drop between the cracks! Meet Joey and Freddie O’Brien, nine-year-old twin elves who get up to all sorts of mischief together. From their missions Up-Up to borrow supplies from their human neighbour, Bee-Bee, and stay out of the path of her big St Bernard dog, to their adventures in Squirby Village, creating magic out of the things we leave behind. But when the twins see Bee-Bee is not herself, and needs help, they gather their friends and rush to the rescue! Ideal for readers who... love magical stories set in Ireland, with hidden worlds right under everyday life enjoy mischievous, funny adventures featuring clever twins and big-hearted friendships like imaginative details about finding magic in lost things and secret communities want a warm, uplifting rescue story with a dash of danger (and a big St Bernard dog) prefer lively, cosy fantasy that feels comforting, playful, and easy to get lost in

by Sarah Bowie

€9.49

The fourth laugh-out-loud, full colour story in the bestselling Nina Peanut series. She's an amazing frozen-pizza chef, ghost hunter, mystery solver, jet-setter, creative genius, drama queen. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere. I'm Nina Peanut and I CANNOT believe Mum is making me show the new boy at school around town. Ethan shoved an ice cream in my face when we were four years old annoying! But wait... he's older now and... quite cool. Wears a leather jacket. Into skating. The best looking boy who-is-not-in-a-boyband I've ever seen. Why have I gone bright red? We're putting on some random play - Romeo and Juliet? I don't expect you've heard of it - at the end of term and I want the starring role opposite Ethan. But of course my arch-enemy Megan BUMFACE is also set on the part: the race to be the ultimate drama queen is ON! Hilariously funny, with themes of friendship/frenemies, big dreams, brilliant pets: hours and hours of reading fun guaranteed for kids. Warm, offbeat wit and gorgeous, bright full colour pictures throughout. Perfect for fans of Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries and Lottie Brooks. Ideal for readers who: Expect Nina Peanut’s school problems to become full-volume drama. Feel at home with full-colour children’s comedy with crushes, rivalry and big visual energy. Hope for Shakespeare filtered through pizza, skating and playground chaos. Choose series fiction that feels bright, funny and instantly readable.

by Derek Landy

€13.99

The bone-shaking new trilogy concludes - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Skulduggery Pleasant has many enemies - many, many enemies - and people try to kill him multiple times a day. But when someone puts a price on his head, he finds himself going up against a foe that not even he can beat. Not alone, anyway. And where is his partner right when he needs her the most? Valkyrie Cain is in prison, fighting to stay alive in a place where everyone wants to kill her. With an island of sorcerers ready to cut themselves off from the rest of the world, a terrorist group enjoying unprecedented public support, and a showdown looming between Winter Grieving and the Child of the Ancients, Skulduggery and Valkyrie find that their options, like their chances, are quickly running out. IS THIS THE END? Ideal for readers who: Are already invested in Skulduggery and Valkyrie and ready for the danger to step up. Seek supernatural fantasy with real peril and dry, quick-fire humour. Expect magical battles, prison jeopardy and series lore moving at full tilt. Prefer dark YA adventure where the jokes never make the threat feel any softer.

by Jamie Smart

€14.50

There are three things you need to know about MEGALOMANIACS! They are TERRORS from outer space! There are LOADS of them! They are TINY! Bobbletown is under attack - from the cutest, silliest and zaniest alien invasion EVER! The super-powered Megalomaniacs have crash-landed, and they're going to do their very best to take over planet Earth! That is, if they don't get in each other's way first . . . Jam-packed with Jamie Smart's unique exuberant humour and artwork, Megalomaniacs is the newest extravaganza in children's comics! You've never read ANYTHING like this before! Ideal for readers who: Love anarchic children’s comics packed with tiny aliens and super-powered chaos. Enjoy watching Bobbletown face a wonderfully cute invasion that constantly trips over itself. Are buying for dedicated Jamie Smart fans who delight in loud jokes and visual mayhem. Expect zany, fast-moving comic adventures with pure silliness on every single page.

by Nat Luurtsema

€11.60

Birdie is exactly the kind of character that younger readers recognise instantly: dramatic, funny, worried about everything and trying very hard to fix her life with a plan that may or may not work. That makes the book feel both comic and emotionally familiar. The diary-style voice gives the story pace and intimacy, while the illustrations help keep everything brisk and playful. Friendship wobble, school panic and pre-teen embarrassment are all handled with warmth rather than condescension. For readers who love the energy of Lottie Brooks or Dork Diaries , this feels like an easy hand-sell. Ideal for readers who: Have a weakness for funny diary-style fiction about friendship drama, crushes and school worries Recognise the appeal of a heroine whose anxious inner life is both relatable and hilarious Are looking for illustrated middle-grade stories full of overthinking and awkwardness Need a lively, funny and very relatable tween read

by Sheena Dempsey

€8.99

Time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash are on board a Viking longship in this hilarious full-colour graphic novel. Fans of Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS will love it. 'You'll laugh your flippers off!' John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGATORS 'Irresistibly funny' Guardian 'I wish I could time travel with Pablo and Splash. They make me laugh so much' - Noah, age 8 When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is amazed. He's desperate to steal a time machine and go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our time-travelling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion - and make their own mark on history. 'Pablo and Splash are hilarious. I love this book!' - Oscar, age 7 'Gripping and enjoyable... should be recommended whatever the age of the reader. A really fun, enjoyable read. 10/10' Irish Times on Pablo and Splash Don't miss the special World Book Day 2026 mini book too - Pablo and Splash: The Castle Quest Ideal for readers who: Love funny graphic novels with time travel, Vikings and mischievous animal heroes. Want a lively adventure that blends history with jokes and full-colour action. Enjoy stories where chaos, friendship and quick thinking save the day. Look for Bunny vs Monkey or InvestiGATORS-style humour with a fresh penguin twist.

by John Patrick Green

€11.99

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back in Weather or Not - the ninth full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey . The InvestiGators' latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don't seem to be complaining. What's with the monkey-scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators! The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like: Fun teamwork Never giving up Pesky problem-solving Collect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators , Take the Plunge , Off the Hook and tons more. Don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T. , the spin-off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers. Ideal for readers who… Are collecting the InvestiGators series and want Mango and Brash’s ninth comic adventure. Enjoy full-colour graphic novels packed with puns, jokes and fast-moving mystery plots. Like kids’ books with animal detectives, teamwork and silly problem-solving energy. Want a funny choice for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey . Are looking for a hardback gift for children who prefer comics and visual storytelling.

by Emily Hourican

€8.99

A charming, classic-feeling cosy-crime children's debut from bestselling Irish author Emily Hourican - perfect for fans of Murder Most Unladylike, The Swifts and Janice Hallett's A Box Full of Murders. 12-year-old Meredith and 10-year-old Macy live at the Ivy Hotel in Dublin - an old, beautiful and beloved institution with a tight-knit staff that feel like family. Their mum is the General Manager, and their modest apartment is tucked away in a corner, but it has lots of perks. The girls enjoy sneaky snacks from the restaurant, spying on glamorous events and getting to know the eccentric long-term residents. And they like knowing all the secret stairs and corridors that guests never see, where the staff move around invisibly, making sure everything runs like clockwork... And this is going to come in handy. Because within the cosy walls of the Ivy Hotel, there is also danger, intrigue and threat. Just as the hotel's new owners arrive, ready to make cuts and fire staff, the girls are faced with their biggest task yet: a murder to solve. Ideal for readers who: Enjoy cosy crime written especially for younger readers. Like child sleuths, secret corridors and a murder to solve. Would be charmed by a glamorous Dublin hotel setting with old-fashioned atmosphere. Prefer page-turning middle grade mysteries with a classic detective feel.