Irish Fiction Books

1. Prophet Song P/B

by Paul Lynch

€15.99

2023 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER A fearless portrait of a society on the brink as a mother faces a terrible choice, from an internationally award-winning author.  On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find the GNSB on her step. Two officers from Ireland’s newly formed secret police are here to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist. Ireland is falling apart. The country is in the grip of a government turning towards tyranny and Eilish can only watch helplessly as the world she knew disappears. When first her husband and then her eldest son vanish, Eilish finds herself caught within the nightmare logic of a collapsing society. How far will she go to save her family? And what – or who – is she willing to leave behind? Exhilarating, terrifying and propulsive, Prophet Song is a work of breathtaking originality, offering a devastating vision of a country at war and a deeply human portrait of a mother’s fight to hold her family together.

2. The Bee Sting TPB

by Paul Murray

€15.99 €21.00

Irresistibly funny, wise and thought-provoking - a tragicomic tour de force about family, fortune, and the struggle to be a good person when the world is falling apart... The Barnes family is in trouble. Dickie's once-lucrative car business is going under - but rather than face the music, he's spending his days in the woods, building an apocalypse-proof bunker with a renegade handyman. His wife Imelda is selling off her jewellery on eBay while their teenage daughter Cass, formerly top of her class, seems determined to binge-drink her way to her final exams. And twelve-year-old PJ is putting the final touches to his grand plan to run away from home. Where did it all go wrong? A patch of ice on the tarmac, a casual favour to a charming stranger, a bee caught beneath a bridal veil - can a single moment of bad luck change the direction of a life? And if the story has already been written - is there still time to find a happy ending?

3. A winter to remember

by Roisin Meaney

€15.99 €22.40

'Heart-warming and unputdownable' Carmel Harrington Emily loves the festive season. This year she's hosting a special Christmas lunch at her restaurant to celebrate with family and friends. But as the big day draws near, her plans begin to unravel ... Emily and her partner Bill are happily raising his grandson Pip when Bill's troubled daughter Christine turns up out of the blue. She wants to pick up the pieces of her life, and to reclaim her son. Can Emily give up the boy she's come to love as her own? And how can she ask Bill to choose between the two women he loves? Emily's best friend Heather is also dealing with unexpected arrivals: the mother she left behind as a teenager, who now needs her help, and a man she thought she'd never see again. But Heather wonders if these reunions will heal past wounds, or only disrupt the happiness she has now. As Emily and Heather's lives become more and more complicated, will they find their way back to happiness and the people they love in time for Christmas Day? PRAISE FOR ROISIN MEANEY'S NOVELS 'Utterly authentic, utterly irresistible' Irish Independent 'Full of hope and love' Emer McLysaght 'Thoughtful, engrossing ... a skilful storyteller' Sheila O'Flanagan

4. Body of truth

by Marie Cassidy

€15.99 €22.40

IN THE HUNT FOR A KILLER THE SCARS OF DEATH DON'T LIE FROM IRELAND'S FORMER STATE PATHOLOGIST MARIE CASSIDY COMES A GRIPPING THRILLER WHERE THE SECRETS OF THE MORTUARY ARE UNCOVERED WITH SCALPEL-LIKE PRECISION. Dr Terry O'Brien has recently arrived in Ireland from Scotland to take up a position as State Pathologist when a high-profile murder occurs. The victim is Rachel Reece, host of a popular true crime podcast on unsolved murders of Irish women and niece of a prominent politician. As Terry gathers evidence to help with the police investigation, she becomes convincethat they are following the wrong line of inquiry and begins her own research. She soon finds herself in the thick of cold cases of murdered Irish women, with questions mounting. What did Rachel Reece find out about the unsolved murder of Eileen McCarthy before she died? Who is sending ominous messages to Terry and what do they mean? And why is she increasingly at odds with her superiors?  Terry knows that the pathology never lies. But when her forensic skills reveal something that might hold the key to the case, little does she know the deadly risk of revealing the truth . . .

5. No One Saw A Thing TPB

by Andrea Mara

€11.99 €19.60

No one saw it happen.You stand on a crowded tube platform in London. Your two little girls jump onthe train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the trainmoves away, leaving you behind.Everyone is lying.By the time you get to the next stop, you've convinced yourself that everythingwill be fine. But you soon start to panic, because there aren't two childrenwaiting for you on the platform. There's only one.Someone wants revenge.Has your other daughter got lost? Been taken by a passing stranger? Orperhaps the culprit is closer to home than you think? No one is telling the truth,and the longer the search continues, the harder she will be to find...

6. Topographia Hibernica H/B

by Blindboy Boatclub

€19.99 €28.00

You don't fully appreciate how large a donkey's head is until it's beside you in a Fiat Punto. The view in my mirror was furry and violent. I was driving blind. Driving with a donkey stuffed in the back seat; jackdaws pecking brains out through the roof of a confessional box; cat piss and astronauts. This is the world not as you see it, but as it is, twisted from the maverick mind of Blindboy Boatclub. These are stories of the strange unsettlings in the souls of men caught in between the past and the possible; stories of heart-blinding rage and disquieting compassion. Taking its title from a twelfth-century English manuscript of the same name, which dehumanised the people and culture of Ireland to facilitate domination, Topographia Hibernica is a collection that unravels the knotted threads of humanity, nature and colonisation from a contemporary Irish perspective. Called 'one of the most gifted writers of his generation' by the Irish Times, Blindboy Boatclub is the essential voice for the Irish condition in the twenty-first century. Topographia Hibernica is his unmissable new short-story collection.

7. Water

by John Boyne

€12.99 €18.20

The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow Hale, a solitary outsider escaping Dublin to live a hermetic existence in a small cottage, not a notorious woman on the run from her past. But scandals follow like hunting dogs. And she has some questions of her own to answer. If her ex-husband is really the monster everyone says he is, then how complicit was she in his crimes? Escaping her old life might seem like a good idea but the choices she has made throughout her marriage have consequences. Here, on the island, Vanessa must reflect on what she did - and did not do. Only then can she discover whether she is worthy of finding peace at all.

8. Kala

by Colin Walsh

€13.99 €21.00

'A gritty heartbreaker of a thriller... Part heartfelt coming-of-age tale, part brutal Irish noir, this is a spectacular read for Donna Tartt and Tana French fans' Kirkus In the seaside town of Kinlough, on Ireland's west coast, three old friends are thrown together for the first time in years. They - Helen, Joe and Mush - were part of an original group of six inseparable teenagers in the summer of 2003, with motherless, reckless Kala Lanann as their group's white-hot centre. Soon after that summer's peak, Kala disappeared without a trace. Now it's fifteen years later: Helen has reluctantly returned to Ireland for her father's wedding; Joe is a world-famous musician, newly back in town; and Mush has never left, too scared to venture beyond the counter of his mother's caf�. But human remains have been discovered in the woods. Two more girls have gone missing. And as past and present begin to collide, the estranged friends are forced to confront their own complicity in the events that led to Kala's disappearance, and to try to stop Kinlough's violent patterns repeating themselves once again... Against the backdrop of a town suffocating on its own secrets, in a story that builds from a smoulder to a stunning climax, Kala brilliantly examines the sometimes brutal costs of belonging, as well as the battle in the human heart between vengeance and forgiveness, despair and redemption.

9. The singularities

by John Banville

€10.99 €14.00

'This novel is essence of Banville ... a career summation' Daily Telegraph Felix Mordaunt, recently released from prison, steps from a flashy red sports car onto the estate of his youth. But there is a new family living in the drafty old house: descendants of the late, world-famous scientist Adam Godley. Felix must now vie with the idiosyncratic Godley family, with their harried housekeeper who becomes his landlady, with the recently commissioned biographer of Godley Sr., and with a wealthy and beautiful woman from his past who comes bearing an unusual request...

10. The Wren, The Wren TPB

by Anne Enright

€15.99

Nell - funny, brave and so much loved - is a young woman with adventure on her mind. As she sets out into the world, she finds her family history hard to escape. For her mother, Carmel, Nell's leaving home opens a space in her heart, where the turmoil of a lifetime begins to churn. And across the generations falls the long shadow of Carmel's famous father, an Irish poet of beautiful words and brutal actions. This is a meditation on love: spiritual, romantic, darkly sexual or genetic. A generational saga that traces the inheritance not just of trauma but also of wonder, it is a testament to the glorious resilience of women in the face of promises false and true. Above all, it is an exploration of the love between mother and daughter - sometimes fierce, often painful, but always transcendent.

11. Camino royale

by Ross O'Carroll-Kelly

€13.99 €21.00

THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER - AND THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE ROSS O'CARROLL-KELLY FAN IN YOUR LIFE! 'Ross is a national institution' - Irish Times 'The social satire is as sharp as it gets ... compelling and carefully crafted' Irish Examiner 'One of the funniest writers in the country' - RTÉ Radio One * * * 'The name's O'Carroll-Kelly. Ross O'Carroll-Kelly.' As the great James Bond said, 'History isn't kind to men who play God.' How right the dude ended up being. My secret double-life was finally catching up with me. Sorcha wanted a divorce. I was facing jail time for taking my orse out in a pub in Cork. And there was a very good chance that my sister-in-law's surrogate baby was actually mine ? One by one, all of the goys turned their backs on me. Then came an unexpected plot twist. From beyond the grave, Fr Fehily - the M and the Q to our Leinster Schools Senior Cup-winning team - sent us all on one final mission . . . To walk the Camino - or die trying! It's, like, double oh fock! * * * 'Laugh-out-loud funny' - Anton Savage, Newstalk 'A legendary anti-hero' - Business Post 'Ripe with witty neologisms, side-splitting sexscriptions and of course, rugby ... Paul Howard continues to keep the quality control at an impressively high level. Fair focks' Hot Press

12. This year it will be different

by Maeve Binchy

€9.49 €14.00

'There's nobody like Binchy for warming the cockles, and this collection of Christmas stories warms them to white heat' Kate Saunders, The Times Christmas: a time of year when emotions run high and long-held secrets can unexpectedly surface... This Year It Will Be Different powerfully evokes the lives of wives, husbands, children, friends and lovers. As the festivities take hold, there are step-families grappling with exes; long-married couples faced with in-law problems; a wandering husband choosing between the other woman and his wife; a child caught up in a grown-up tug-of-war. Filled with Maeve BInchy's unique warmth, wit and storytelling genius, this collection is the perfect festive treat. 'We are all in her pages, all of us: mothers, daughters, fathers, sons, husbands, wives, children, friends, lovers ... It is this combination of Maeve's understanding of what it is to be human, and how to cope with life, that makes her so popular' Veronica Henry, bestselling author of Christmas at the Beach Hut

13. Trespasses

by Louise Kennedy

€9.49 €12.60

**THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER (The Times ), SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023** 'Like Sally Rooney mixed with a political thriller' RUSSELL KANE 'Intense, unflinchingly honest, it broke my heart a million times' MARIAN KEYES 'Absolutely loved it' MAX PORTER 'A beautiful, devastating novel' NICK HORNBY ------------------------- One by one, she undid each event, each decision, each choice. If Davy had remembered to put on a coat. If Seamie McGeown had not found himself alone on a dark street. If Michael Agnew had not walked through the door of the pub on a quiet night in February in his white shirt. There is nothing special about the day Cushla meets Michael, a married man from Belfast, in the pub owned by her family. But here, love is never far from violence, and this encounter will change both of their lives forever. As people get up each morning and go to work, school, church or the pub, the daily news rolls in of another car bomb exploded, another man beaten, killed or left for dead. In the class Cushla teaches, the vocabulary of seven-year-old children now includes phrases like 'petrol bomb' and 'rubber bullets'. And as she is forced to tread lines she never thought she would cross, tensions in the town are escalating, threatening to destroy all she is working to hold together. Tender and shocking, Trespasses is an unforgettable debut of people trying to live ordinary lives in extraordinary times. ______________ * WINNER OF THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS BOOK OF THE YEAR: DEBUT FICTION * * WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2022 * * WINNER OF THE MCKITTERICK PRIZE 2023 * * SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2022 * * AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2022 * * A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME * * THE CRITICS' MOST-PICKED BOOK OF THE YEAR*

14. So Late In The Day H/B

by Claire Keegan

€8.99 €12.60

An exquisite new short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Things Like These and Foster. After an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he could have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude — and the true significance of this particular date is revealed. From one of the finest writers working today, Keegan’s new story asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women. Is it possible to love without sharing? ‘A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.’ The Times. ‘Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving.’ Hilary Mantel. ‘Claire Keegan makes her moments real – and then she makes them matter.’ Colm Tóibí.

15. Small things like these

by Claire Keegan

€10.99

** A Book of the Year in The Times - The New Statesman - Observer - Financial Times - Irish Times - Irish Independent - Times Literary Supplement ** SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHY WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE AND THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE AND THE IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE DALKEY LITERARY AWARDS 'Exquisite.' Damon Galgut 'Masterly.' The Times 'Miraculous.' Herald 'Astonishing.' Colm Tóibìn 'Stunning.' Sunday Independent 'Absolutely beautiful.' Douglas Stuart It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him - and encounters the complicit silences of a people controlled by the Church.

16. Antarctica P/B

by Claire Keegan

€14.00

A secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister’s revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequence of stories, one of our most gifted writers illuminates human longing and fallibility in all its variety.

17. Aisling Ever After (Aisling 5)

by Emer McLysaght

€13.99 €16.99

Aisling is almost 32, and she’s still a complete Aisling. Christmas lights are twinkling in the Big Apple, and Aisling is stunned to find her ex-boyfriend John on her doorstep. Can his new-found devotion (and his new six-pack!) lure her back home, or should she continue to chase the American dream with the Irish mafia and Jeff, the ridey fireman? Meanwhile, in Ballygobbard, it’s all go. Baby showers are the new hen parties, Mammy and Dr Trevor are more serious than Aisling thought, and the prospect of two evil stepsisters has her doubting her place in the family. With her head and her heart being pulled in opposite directions, everything is changing as Aisling tries to settle on a place to finally call home.

18. An invitation to the Kennedys

by Emily Hourican

€14.99 €22.40

'Perfect for fans of The Crown and Downton Abbey ' Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author of The Last Lifeboat 'A breathtakingly glamorous and escapist read' Irish Times Kathleen 'Kick' Kennedy, recently arrived from Boston, is already a huge hit in 1930s London society. As the daughter of the US ambassador, she is at the centre of the most elite social circles. But when she falls for a duke-in-waiting, she realises there are plenty of people who think she doesn't belong. Lady Brigid Guinness has no interest in love, marriage or society connections. But her brother-in-law Chips Channon has other ideas - and seems intent on pushing her towards a match with a dull German prince. When Chips invites the Kennedys and a select group of friends and family to Kelvedon Hall, his country estate, Brigid and Kick discover that beneath the brittle facade of politeness, marriages are on the rocks, political intrigue abounds and nothing is really as it seems - all while the war in Europe grows closer by the day. By the time their week in Essex has ended, both Kick and Brigid realise that their world is changing rapidly, and their hopes and plans for the future may have to change too . . . Inspired by true-life events, An Invitation to the Kennedys is a spell-binding page-turner from the bestselling author of the Guinness Girls series. 'Full of rich details and dizzying descriptions worthy of Downton , it's a really enjoyable piece of escapism' Woman's Way

19. Every night is full of stars

by Aoibhin Garrihy

€11.99 €18.20

Every Night is a Full of Stars: More Meaningful Poems for Life is a beautiful collection of poetry chosen by Aoibhìn Garrihy to bring solace and joy to our stressful modern lives. Themes include love and loss, hope and peace, self-discovery and identity, and each poem has been specially selected for its power to delight and inspire . With lines of classic and contemporary wisdom taken from a wide range of poets including Donna Ashworth, Emily Dickinson, Brother Richard, W.B. Yeats and Christina Rossetti, this anthology will bring joy to every reader.

20. Land of Lost Things TPB

by John Connolly

€14.99 €21.00

*** THE MOST EAGERLY AWAITED NOVEL OF 2023 ***Twice upon a time - for that is how some stories should continue . . . Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to Phoebe the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world. But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard.Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres. Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres's childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting. To the Land of Lost Things.

21. Anne Doyles Tales Of The Otherworld H/B

by Anne Doyle

€19.99 €23.99

Anne Doyle has a dark side: an affinity for the ghoulish, unexplainable and supernatural.Reincarnated as the mistress of macabre, Ireland’s best-loved newsreader delights in presenting Tales of the Otherworld, a fabulously frightful anthology of Irish ghost stories that have thrilled, unnerved and, for better or worse, stayed with her over the years. Discover the very best of Irish ghost writing, from national treasures such as W.B. Yeats and Bram Stoker to contemporary work from Deirdre Sullivan and Roisín O’Donnell, each accompanied by charming, witty commentary from Anne herself. Reading this collection is like having an ice cube plucked straight from Anne’s vodka soda and dropped down the back of your neck.

22. On the first day of Christmas

by Faith Hogan

€10.99 €14.00

A gorgeous new festive read from the Kindle #1 bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club This Christmas, everything will change... When Liv Latimer says goodbye to her fellow nurses and finishes work for the holidays, she's looking forward to a Christmas to remember with her boyfriend Eddie. But as she leaves the hospital, tragedy strikes and Liv is faced with a choice. Will she ignore her instincts and go home as planned? Or will she stay, and potentially change the course of her life as she knows it? Whatever choice she makes, Liv is about to discover that fate finds a way... From the bestselling Irish author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club comes an emotional and uplifting festive story about love, family and how a split-second decision can change your life. Praise for Faith Hogan: 'Moving, gripping and as unputdownable as a box of Christmas chocolates.' - Samantha Tonge 'All the festive glitter, warmth and comfort you could want from a Christmas novel, I loved it.' - Josie Silver 'A captivating and uplifting read with all the joys of the festive season.' - Suzanne Snow 'A fine festive "sliding doors" read, scattered with surprises.' - Roisin Meaney 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational.' - Heidi Swain 'Heartwarming and emotional.' - Liz Fenwick 'A heart-rending, uplifting and beautifully written journey of female friendship... I loved being transported to Ireland's wild Atlantic coast.' - Phillipa Ashley 'Faith Hogan navigates beautifully between the community and the individual, forensically investigating moral issues and loyalties with an unflinching, yet humane eye. She is one of the most original and exciting writers to emerge from Ireland in recent times.' - Afric McGlinchey 'An intricately woven story of love, jealousy and misunderstanding.' - Diney Costeloe 'A cracking good story... An ideal beach read.' - Connaught Telegraph 'A fantastic summer read.' - Irish Daily Star 'A heart-warming story of love, loss, family and friendship.' - The Bookseller 'Spanning several decades and generations, Secrets We Keep is a hugely ambitious novel... with its engaging storyline and sense of place this is an absorbing and entertaining read.' - Sunday Independent (Dublin)

23. The woman on the bridge

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€10.99 €14.00

THE NO. 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER 'Utterly captivating . . . a story of love, war and how women will fight for the people they love' Cathy Kelly 'A riveting rollercoaster of drama, tragedy, triumph and love' Patricia Scanlan 'Unputdownable, full of poignancy, warmth and real and relatable women' Kate Thompson Dublin. The 1920s. As war tears Ireland apart, two young people fall in love amongst events that will bring tragedy and tough choices as they fight for a better future. In a country fighting for freedom, it's hard to live a normal life. Winnie O'Leary supports the cause, but she doesn't go looking for trouble. Then rebel Joseph Burke steps into her workplace. Winnie is furious with him about a broken window. She's not interested in romance. But love comes when you least expect it. Joseph's family shelter fugitives and smuggle weapons. Joseph would never ask Winnie to join the fight; but his mother and sisters demand commitment. Will Winnie choose Joseph, and put her own loved ones in deadly danger? Or wait for a time of peace that may never come? Ireland's tumultuous independence struggle is the backdrop for an unforgettable story of courage and heartbreak, in which heroes are made of ordinary people. Inspired by the story of Sheila O'Flanagan's grandmother, The Woman on the Bridge is the unmissable, compulsive new novel from a bestselling author. Readers love Sheila's books 'Do I rejoice when a new Sheila O'Flanagan book hits the shelves? I do' Roisin Meaney 'One of my favourite authors' Marian Keyes 'Sheila writes with such verve and positivity and emotional intelligence' Veronica Henry

24. Strange Sally Diamond

by Liz Nugent

€12.99 €19.60

THE BOOK AT THE TOP OF THEIR CHRISTMAS LIST **Selected for BBC 2 Between the Covers 2023** **WINNER Crime Novel of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2023** Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died. Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only from the hungry media and police detectives, but also a sinister voice from a past she cannot remember. As she begins to discover the horrors of her childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends and big decisions, and learning that people don't always mean what they say. But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world? And why does her neighbour seem to be obsessed with her? Sally's trust issues are about to be severely challenged . . . ***** 'In Sally Diamond, Nugent has given us an astounding creation with a singular voice . . . an absorbing, twisty, compulsive psychological thriller with surprising humour and pathos' Sunday Independent 'Strikingly well-observed and consistently surprising' The Times 'Incredible' Sara Cox 'Strange indeed . . . and smart, too! Shocking, disturbing and utterly original, Strange Sally Diamond will grip you from first page to last' Paula Hawkins 'Irresistibly compelling, this dark story is shocking yet endearing. A brilliant read that will suck you in' Crime Monthly 'Liz Nugent has outdone herself. Twisted and twisty, dark and gripping, no one is going to forget Sally Diamond in a hurry!' Graham Norton 'It creeped me out (in a good way) . . . Terrific' Ian Rankin 'Dark, compelling and deeply moving' Ruth Ware 'So, so good! Sally gets under your skin and worms her way into your heart. I didn't want it to end' Jane Fallon 'I'm lost in admiration for Liz and her writing . . . vivid, pacy, taut but so very moving' Marian Keyes 'Jaw-droppingly clever . . . One of the best books I've read in a long, long time. I can't stop thinking about it' Lucy Foley 'An outstanding achievement which transforms the dark psychological thriller map with both bravura and delicacy. One for the ages' Maxim Jakubowski

25. The trap

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€13.99 €19.60

'Dark, creepy and very clever, The Trap will lure you in and keep you captive until the very last page' - C L TAYLOR 'Elegant and twisty, it lingers in the memory' - Daily Mail 'Topical, twisty, and with a real heart stopper of a moment halfway in that'll make you turn the lights back on' - GILLIAN MCALLISTER Stranded on a dark road in the middle of the night, a young woman accepts a lift from a passing stranger. It's the nightmare scenario that every girl is warned about, and she knows the dangers all too well - but what other choice does she have? As they drive, she alternates between fear and relief - one moment thinking he is just a good man doing a good thing, the next convinced he's a monster. But when he delivers her safely to her destination, she realizes her fears were unfounded. And her heart sinks. Because a monster is what she's looking for. She'll try again tomorrow night. But will the man who took her sister take the bait? - Inspired by a series of still-unsolved disappearances, The Trap is the startlingly original new thriller from internationally bestselling author Catherine Ryan Howard. 'As brain-teasing as it is gripping . . . [a] psychologically dazzling novel' - Sunday Times Thriller of the Month and chosen as one of the 12 best thrillers of 2023 by The Times 'Dark and witty and clever. An original and highly gripping read, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' - Alice Feeney 'Howard has a sly gift for misdirection . . . Again and again, you'll blithely follow her down the wrong path' - New York Times 'A breakneck thriller with so many twists and turns that your head will spin. I absolutely tore through The Trap ' - Holly Seddon

26. My Fathers House TPB

by Joseph O'Connor

€15.99

September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. SS officer Paul Hauptman rules with terror. The war's outcome is far from certain. An Irish priest, Hugh O'Flaherty, dedicates himself to helping those escaping from the Nazis. His home is Vatican City, the world's smallest state, a neutral, independent country within Rome where the occupiers hold no sway. Here Hugh brings together an unlikely band of friends to hide the vulnerable under the noses of the enemy. But Hauptman's net begins closing in on the Escape Line and the need for a terrifyingly audacious mission grows critical. By Christmastime, it's too late to turn back. Based on an extraordinary true story, My Father's House is a powerful literary thriller from a master of historical fiction. Joseph O'Connor has created an unforgettable novel of love, faith and sacrifice, and what it means to be truly human in the most extreme circumstances.

27. Old Gods Time TPB

by Sebastian Barry

€13.99 €21.00

Recently retired policeman Tom Kettle is settling into the quiet of his new home, a lean-to annexed to a Victorian Castle overlooking the Irish Sea. For months he has barely seen a soul, catching only glimpses of his eccentric landlord and a nervous young mother who has moved in next door. Occasionally, fond memories of the past return, of his family, his beloved wife June and their two children. But when two former colleagues turn up at his door with questions about a decades-old case, one which Tom never quite came to terms with, he findshimself pulled into the darkest currents of his past. A beautiful, haunting novel, in which nothing is quite what it seems, Old  God's Time is about what we live through, what we live with, and what may survive of us.

28. Binding 13

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99 €14.00

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Binding 13 , the first in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This universe is all consuming. Chloe Walsh has some serious talent' ? ? ? ? ? 'If you're looking for a beautifully written, heart wrenching, hilarious book . . . and want one hell of a book hangover, then do yourself a favour and read these pronto' ? ? ? ? ? 'To say I loved this book is an understatement, It has ripped my guts out shattered my heart had me biting my nails with anticipation and bawling like a baby all in one phenomenal read' ? ? ? ? ? 'I adore this world & the found family this series has brought into my life and I don't know what I was before I read this' ? ? ? ? ? 'Chloe Walsh will always be my number one author' ? ? ? ? ? ......................... They are from opposites sides of the track - but when their two worlds collide, nothing will ever be the same again. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him. On the rugby pitch, he's a force to be reckoned with. Primed for stardom, he's heading straight for the top. Nothing can possibly get in his way, right? Not even the shy new girl at Tommen College. The one with the sad eyes and hidden bruises. The one that distracts him like no one ever has. Life has never been easy for Shannon Lynch. Bullied and tortured, she arrives at Tommen College mid-way through the school year praying for a fresh start and desperate to shake off the demons that plague her. On her very first day at the prestigious private school, she comes into contact with the notorious Johnny Kavanagh. Thrown through a hoop over her feelings for him, and desperate to keep a low-profile, Shannon finds herself once again the target of bullies as she forms a fragile alliance with rugby's rising star. Falling into a complicated friendship and grappling with their undeniable chemistry, Johnny and Shannon could never have foreseen the obstacles that will threaten their blossoming relationship . . . ......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!

29. Keeping 13

by Chloe Walsh

€11.19 €14.00

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Keeping 13 , the second book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'The chemistry, the love, everything about this book was so good it gave me all the feels . . . Beautiful book, beautiful words. Chloe Walsh you're my home' ? ? ? ? ? 'Chloe Walsh has surpassed herself again, from the get-go you will be hooked, you will be sad, angry, elated, hysterical and you will absolutely love it!' ? ? ? ? ? 'This was absolutely EVERYTHING. I find it difficult to even put into words just how much this book made me laugh, cry and swoon' ? ? ? ? ? 'There aren't enough stars for this book. It has everything, I laughed, I cried, I fumed and I despaired . . . This is a rare book, one that evokes every emotion' ? ? ? ? ? ......................... Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Following a devastating injury that has left him sidelined and stripped of his beloved number 13 jersey, Johnny Kavanagh is struggling to hold onto his dreams. Lost, insecure, and desperately seeking comfort, he sets his sights on unravelling the mystery of the girl with the midnight-blue eyes, who haunts his every waking hour. Keeping secrets has never been a problem for Shannon Lynch. The life she was born into demands nothing less. She knows that demons and evil men don't just exist in fairytales. They exist in her world, too. Traumatized beyond repair after her return from Dublin, and desperate to protect her little brothers, Shannon finds herself falling into the same old cover-up, barely keeping her head above water, as her future unravels before her eyes. Beaten and broken, her walls are up and her trust is shaken. Only one boy has the ability to climb those walls. The boy who owns her heart. But secrets are about to be exposed and lives could be changed forever - can Johnny and Shannon's love survive? ......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!

30. Saving 6

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99 €14.00

An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Saving 6 , the third book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'Absolute perfection. This book will ruin you' ? ? ? ? ? 'I have no words as to how heartbreakingly beautiful this book is and the talent of Chloe is unmeasured in my eyes' ? ? ? ? ? 'Chloe Walsh is a genius when it comes to creating characters and writing, making you feel every emotion' ? ? ? ? ? 'There's not enough stars to rate this book it is simply outstanding!' ? ? ? ? ? ......................... He's a boy who's lost. She's girl who might just be the home he's never had. The second born son in a broken marriage, Joey Lynch has spent a lifetime picking up the pieces of a family unravelling. When his older brother Darren skips town, twelve-year-old Joey finds himself thrown into the role of protector to his younger siblings and mother. Plagued by self-loathing, and furious with the world, he grapples with teenage life and his unwavering sense of duty to his family, while balancing precariously close to a life of addiction that threatens to swallow him whole. The only light in his sea of darkness is his boss's firecracker of a daughter who refuses to back down. A girl who just so happens to be his classmate. Aoife Molloy has never been backwards in coming forward. Her bubbly and self-assured nature has never led her astray. Until her first day of secondary school when she collides with a hot-headed boy who sparks a burning curiosity inside of her that only grows stronger by the day. Falling into a complicated friendship with her father's apprentice, Aoife works to unravel the secrets around Joey Lynch's life - while he desperately fights to keep her out. ......................... Want more of Joey, Aoife and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!

31. Redeeming 6

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99 €14.00

An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Redeeming 6 , the fourth book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'This book wrecked me even further than I could've imagined, in all the best possible ways! Joey and Aoife have my heart. Chloe Walsh is one of the most gifted authors that I've ever come across' ? ? ? ? ? 'Will leave an indelible imprint on your heart without doubt . . . Most definitely Chloe Walsh's best work to date' ? ? ? ? ? 'Just WOW!!!! I can't seem to find the words to even try and explain why this book is so EPIC!' ? ? ? ? ? 'Nothing I say will do this book justice . . . There was laughter and tears, trauma and healing and every single word of it was perfection' ? ? ? ? ? ......................... I'm saving you, six. With his world unravelling around him, and pressure rising at home, Joey Lynch's life has never been in more turmoil. Desperate to prove himself worthy of the only person he's ever put his trust in, Joey fights to stay away from a world that threatens to destroy everything. But with the odds stacking against him by the day, can he keep his head above water? Unwilling to give up on the boy she loves, Aoife Molloy fights to save her best friend from the edge of self-destruction. Drowning in a world she doesn't understand, with only her heart to guide her, Aoife refuses to turn her back on Joey, no matter how badly the odds are stacked against them. Through heartbreak and horror, Aoife and Joey have had each other's backs, and this time is no different. Come what may. ......................... Want more of Joey, Aoife and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now!

32. Beautiful world, where are you

by Sally Rooney

€10.07 €14.00

'Beautiful World, Where Are You is Rooney's best novel.' THE TIMES *The Sunday Times and Global number one bestseller* *Winner of Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards* *A Book of the Year in The Times , the Guardian , the Irish Times and the Financial Times* 'A tour de force.' Anne Enright, Guardian 'Rooney's best novel yet.' Brandon Taylor, New York Times 'Get ready to have your heart broken all over again.' Red 'The book moved me to tears more than once.' The Times Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he'd like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend Eileen is getting over a break-up and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood. Alice, Felix, Eileen and Simon are still young - but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they worry about sex and friendship and the times they live in. Will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world?

33. Conversations with friends

by Sally Rooney

€7.99 €12.60

'This book. This book. I read it in one day. I hear I'm not alone.' - Sarah Jessica Parker (Instagram) WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES / PFD YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE 2018 A SUNDAY TIMES , OBSERVER AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR Frances is twenty-one years old, cool-headed and observant. A student in Dublin and an aspiring writer, at night she performs spoken word with her best friend Bobbi, who used to be her girlfriend. When they are interviewed and then befriended by Melissa, a well-known journalist who is married to Nick, an actor, they enter a world of beautiful houses, raucous dinner parties and holidays in Provence, beginning a complex m�nage-�-quatre. But when Frances and Nick get unexpectedly closer, the sharply witty and emotion-averse Frances is forced to honestly confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.

34. Normal people

by Sally Rooney

€8.99 €14.00

Over one million copies sold, the number one Sunday Times and top five New York Times bestseller. Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins. Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can't. 'The literary phenomenon of the decade.' - Guardian  WINNER OF THE COSTA NOVEL AWARD 2018 WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS NOVEL OF THE YEAR WINNER OF NOVEL OF THE YEAR AND BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS WINNER OF THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS INTERNATIONAL AUTHOR OF THE YEAR LONGLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2019 Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins. Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can't. 'The literary phenomenon of the decade.' - Guardian SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE RSL ENCORE PRIZE 2019 LONGLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2019

35. Oh my god, what a complete Aisling!

by Emer McLysaght

€8.99 €10.99

The 1st book in the Complete Aisling series.  Aisling is 28, and she's a complete Aisling. Living 'Down Home' with Mammy and Daddy, she commutes to her good pensionable job in Dublin and stays two nights a week with her boyfriend of seven years, John. But Aisling wants more. She wants the ring on her finger. She wants the hen with the willy straws. She wants the grand big house with the utility room of her dreams. When a week in Tenerife doesn't result in a proposal, Aisling decides she's had enough. It's time for a change. A new start, a love triangle (well, more of a square) and some home truths force Aisling out of her comfort zone and into a life she never imagined. Praise for Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling 'Oh lads! This book! There aren't enough words for how much I love it. It's feckin' HILAIRE and very touching'. MARIAN KEYES 'Everyone in Ireland was reading Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling this Christmas and I got thoroughly swept up in the hype, devouring it in a couple of sittings. It's been called 'An Irish Bridget Jones' - and that should give you an idea of what you're dealing with. It's sweet and it's funny and it's moving.' LYNN ENRIGHT, THE POOL 'If I had a book of the year award for 2017 it would go to Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling by Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen. I was expecting comedy and social satire but what I hadn't bargained for was the sheer humanity of the book that left me giggling at some pages and sobbing at others. Aisling will be back and I'll be waiting to hear more.' SINEAD CROWLEY 'A loving ode to a certain type of Irish woman that's hilarious, comforting and warm. A hot water bottle of a book, if you will.' THE DAILY EDGE 'A hilarious and heart-warming journey with our favourite country girl'. THE IRISH TIMES 'An utter ray of sunshine. Now that I've finished the book, I miss Aisling so much that it hurts. There's a beautiful rhythm to the way that Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght have written OMGWACA; I've rarely read a book that has such a strong, distinctive voice but more than that, it's funny. Proper funny. Actual, literal, LOL funny. I laughed. Out loud. On the tube.' RED MAGAZINE 'Sweet, charming, funny and poignant.' THE JOURNAL 'There's a little bit of Aisling in all of us'. THE SUNDAY TIMES 'One of the funniest books I've read in twenty years.' PAUL HOWARD 'One of my fave novels of 2017. It really does remind me of Marian Keyes.' LOUISE O'NEILL

36. The importance of being Aisling

by Emer McLysaght

€7.99 €9.99

The 2nd book in the Complete Aisling series. Aisling is 29 and she's still a complete Aisling. After a tough year, things between herself and John are back on track, and life with Sadhbh and Elaine in their notiony Dublin apartment is more craic than ever. But when a shock change means moving Down Home might be her only option, Aisling is thrown. Can she give up the sophistication of brunch and unlimited Pinot Greej? Will she and Mammy kill each other living back under the same roof? And where does that leave her and John? When a girls' trip to Vegas gives Aisling some unexpected confidence, she decides it's time to grab Ballygobbard by the horns. Throw in a surprise engagement, a very public brawl, new friends and nasty foes, maybe BGB is just what Aisling needs to discover she's stronger than she ever imagined. 'Aisling is a genuine reflection of the modern Irish woman, and we love her' The Irish Times 'Incredibly funny, warm, fabulous' Marian Keyes

37. Once, twice, three times an Aisling

by Emer McLysaght

€8.50 €10.99

The 3rd book in Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen's phenomenally successful, No. 1 bestselling Complete Aisling book series. Aisling's turning 30, and she's still a complete Aisling. Business is booming at her café BallyGoBrunch, her best friend Majella is expecting the hen of the century, while Aisling is in the throes of a fling with the handsome and mannerly blow-in James Matthews. Life is all go. When the big birthday hits, Aisling is faced with a huge surprise and an unexpected decision. Throw in a hapless wedding planner, a mysterious American visitor, the return of her brother Paul, not to mention her ex John's face around every corner, and Aisling's got an awful lot on her plate. When doubts, worries and an unfortunate clash threaten to get the better of her, Aisling needs to dig deep to see if she has enough strength and inspirational quotes to make it through.   Praise for Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling, The Importance of Being Aisling and Once, Twice, Three Times an Aisling: 'Funny, sassy, smart . who doesn't love Aisling?' Miriam O'Callaghan 'A day-maker - the cure for cynicism and whatever else ails you.' Sunday Independent 'Hilariously funny, but often very moving too.' John Boyne 'Oh lads! This book! There aren't enough words for how much I love it. It's feckin' HILAIRE and very touching.' Marian Keyes 'Everyone in Ireland was reading Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling this Christmas and I got thoroughly swept up in the hype, devouring it in a couple of sittings. It's been called "An Irish Bridget Jones" - and that should give you an idea of what you're dealing with. It's sweet and it's funny and it's moving.' Lynn Enright, The Pool 'A loving ode to a certain type of Irish woman that's hilarious, comforting and warm. A hot water bottle of a book, if you will.' The Daily Edge 'An utter ray of sunshine. Now that I've finished the book, I miss Aisling so much that it hurts. It's funny. Proper funny. Actual, literal, LOL funny. I laughed. Out loud. On the tube.' Red 'There's a little bit of Aisling in all of us.' The Sunday Times 'One of the funniest books I've read in twenty years.' Paul Howard 'One of my fave novels of 2017. It really does remind me of Marian Keyes.' Louise O'Neill 'Funny, charming, reminiscent of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.' The Independent 'This hilarious Irish bestseller, which came to life via a viral Facebook page, follows country girl Aisling as she moves from her hometown to big city living in Dublin. She's sw

38. Aisling And The City P/B

by Emer McLysaght

€8.99 €9.99

Winner of the An Post Irish Book Award for popular fiction 2021Aisling is 31, and she’s still a complete Aisling.With BallyGoBrunch flying and the door firmly closed on her relationship with John, Aisling accepts an unexpected job offer and boards a business-class flight to New York in her best wrap dress and heels. As she finds her feet in the Big Apple, she throws herself into the dating game, grapples with ‘always-on’ work culture, forges and fights for new friendships and brings her good wedges to a party in the Hamptons, much to Sadhbh’s dismay.But catching up with family and friends on WhatsApp and email is not the same as sitting in Maguire’s putting the world to rights over mini bottles of Pinot Greej and a shared bag of Taytos. And yet New York has so much to offer, not least in the ridey fireman department.When a crisis in Ballygobard makes her doubt her place in Manhattan, can Aisling retain her New York state of mind, or will the lure of home be too much to resist?

39. No One Saw A Thing TPB

by Andrea Mara

€11.99 €19.60

No one saw it happen.You stand on a crowded tube platform in London. Your two little girls jump onthe train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the trainmoves away, leaving you behind.Everyone is lying.By the time you get to the next stop, you've convinced yourself that everythingwill be fine. But you soon start to panic, because there aren't two childrenwaiting for you on the platform. There's only one.Someone wants revenge.Has your other daughter got lost? Been taken by a passing stranger? Orperhaps the culprit is closer to home than you think? No one is telling the truth,and the longer the search continues, the harder she will be to find...

40. Learned By Heart TPB

by Emma Donoghue

€13.99 €21.00

Adding to the already moving, richly told and gripping collection of historical fiction from Emma Donoghue, Learned By Heart is the breathtaking story of two young girls on the margins of life, forging a connection that will last a lifetime. In 1805, at boarding school in York, two fourteen-year-olds meet – an orphan heiress, sent from India to England at six, and a gifted troublemaker. Anne Lister would go on to be a gifted diarist, famous the world over. But in the early nineteenth century she met Eliza Raine, someone who would change her life for ever. Evocative, captivating and wholly unique, Learned By Heart is the dazzling new novel from acclaimed and bestselling author Emma Donoghue.

41. Lazy city

by Rachel Connolly

€13.99 €21.00

Following the death of her best friend, Erin has to get out of London. Returning home to Belfast, an au pair job provides a partial refuge from her grief and her volatile relationship with her mother. Erin spends late nights at the bar where her childhood friend Declan works. There Erin meets an American academic who is also looking to get lost. Parallel to this she reconnects with an old flame, Mikey. This brings its own web of complications. With a startlingly fresh and original voice - jarringly funny, cranky, often hungover - Lazy City depicts the strange, meandering aftermath that follows disaster.

42. Though The Bodies Fall P/B

by Noel O'Regan

€14.99 €18.20

From an exciting new voice in Irish fiction, a powerful novel set on an Irish clifftop - a story about duty, despair and the chance encounters upon which fate turns. Micheal Burns lives alone in his family's bungalow at the end of Kerry Head in Ireland. It is a picturesque place, but the cliffs have a darker side to them: for generations they have been a suicide black spot. Micheal's mother saw the saving of these lost souls - these visitors - as her spiritual duty, and now, in the wreckage of his life, Micheal finds himself continuing her work. When his sisters tell him that they want to sell the land, he must choose between his siblings and the visitors, a future or a past.

43. Close P/B

by Jane Casey

€9.49 €12.60

At first glance, Jellicoe Close seems to be a perfect suburban street - well-kept houses with pristine lawns, neighbours chatting over garden fences, children playing together. But there are dark secrets behind the neat front doors, hidden dangers that include a ruthless criminal who will stop at nothing. It's up to DS Maeve Kerrigan and DI Josh Derwent to uncover the truth. Posing as a couple, they move into the Close, blurring the lines between professional and personal as never before. And while Maeve and Josh try to gather the evidence they need, they have no idea of the danger they face - because someone in Jellicoe Close has murder on their mind.

44. Learned By Heart TPB

by Emma Donoghue

€13.99 €21.00

Adding to the already moving, richly told and gripping collection of historical fiction from Emma Donoghue, Learned By Heart is the breathtaking story of two young girls on the margins of life, forging a connection that will last a lifetime. In 1805, at boarding school in York, two fourteen-year-olds meet – an orphan heiress, sent from India to England at six, and a gifted troublemaker. Anne Lister would go on to be a gifted diarist, famous the world over. But in the early nineteenth century she met Eliza Raine, someone who would change her life for ever. Evocative, captivating and wholly unique, Learned By Heart is the dazzling new novel from acclaimed and bestselling author Emma Donoghue.

45. Reckoning TPB

by Martina Murphy

€15.99 €21.00

DS Lucy Golden returns in another thriller set on the wild and beautiful Achill Island in Ireland The reckoning is coming... In an isolated house by Dugort pier a body is found. DS Lucy Golden is shocked to discover that the victim, Sandra Byrne, is a sister of one of her old school friends. To further complicate matters, Ben Lively, one of Lucy's colleagues, is the chief suspect. Lucy must put aside her bias in order to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs into Sandra's life, the more the past starts to unravel and the less she seems to know. How do you solve a murder when all you have are lies?As Lucy desperately tries to sort out what is true from what is not, Rob, her ex-husband and ex-con, makes a reappearance.And when the reckoning for past mistakes finally arrives, nothing is what it seems.  

46. The Lodgers TPB

by Eithne Shortall

€11.99 €18.20

One house. Three strangers. A second chance at happiness. Tessa's life as an activist and volunteer worker takes a hit after a fall. At the ripe young age of 69, she's no longer able to live alone and decides to take in two lodgers for free. After the recent death of his brother, Conn is riddled with grief and determined to make amends. A free room seems too good to be true - until he meets the other lodger. Chloe arrives at Tessa's house to deliver a package and leaves with a room. But she takes an instant dislike to Conn, who refuses to say where he disappears to at night. With everyone so busy keeping their own secrets, the mysterious package is forgotten. It's addressed to Tessa's daughter who's been missing for 10 years - and only the contents of the package have the answer to what happened...

47. The Belladonna maze

by Sinéad Crowley

€10.99 €14.00

From bestselling crime novelist and renowned Irish TV journalist Sinéad Crowley, gripping dual timelines entwine in this heart-stopping story of old secrets and forbidden passion. An old house can hold many secrets. Hollowpark in the west of Ireland certainly does. At the heart of the gardens is an intricate maze, named after a deadly poison, Belladonna. If you know the way through, it's magical, a hiding place and playground like no other. If you don't, it's a place of fear and sinister riddles, where a young girl once went missing and was never seen again. Grace comes to Hollowpark as a nanny for young Skye FitzMahon. Soon the mysterious past of Hollowpark has seduced her. Who is the woman she sometimes glimpses in an upstairs window? Or the apparition who keeps showing up unexpectedly, pleading, 'Find me'. And how can she fight her growing attraction to Skye's father? Praise for Sinéad Crowley: 'Everything you'd want from a suspenseful mystery: vivid characters, a sumptuous setting and an expertly crafted thread of malevolence.' Irish Times 'Beautifully written, and deftly plotted... So compelling that the pages almost turned themselves. A terrific novel.' Liz Nugent 'Compelling, clever and deeply romantic, the plot has more twists and turns than the maze itself... A welcome return to fiction by one of Ireland's most accomplished crime writers... A joy to read.' Jane Casey 'Atmospheric, creepy, utterly engrossing and as twisty-turny as the maze itself.' Tammy Cohen

48. The last letter from London

by Pam Lecky

€9.49 €14.00

"A gripping and thrilling tale. The writing was INCREDIBLE!" Reader review, ????? Her letters can save the country. But can she be trusted? A double agent. As World War Two rages, MI5 agent Sarah Gillespie is faced with her toughest challenge yet: handling Adeline Vernier, a mysterious double agent from Paris. A dangerous mission. Adeline's coded letters could help the Allies defeat the Germans - but, in return, she demands that her boyfriend is rescued from Nazi-occupied France. Adeline is not above threatening to double-cross MI5 to get what she wants, leaving Sarah fearful for the millions of lives at stake. Letters that could change their lives forever. As they embark on a secret operation through Lisbon, they must tread carefully to avoid the clutches of the Nazis. But will they make it out alive, together? Or is the enemy closer than they realise? A gripping and completely addictive page-turner of extraordinary courage and bravery. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn's The Rose Code, and Pam Jenoff's Code Name Sapphire. Readers are obsessed with Pam Lecky: "A great book for spy lovers. Full of suspense, betrayal, and suspicion!" Reader review, ????? "A historical fiction winner! Sandwiched between slices of good plot and likable characters. I definitely recommend this book!" Reader review, ????? "A nail biting, gripping book that had me absolutely hooked from the first page." Reader review, ????? "A gripping WW2 story of bravery, love and treachery." Reader review, ????? "I think this is the quickest I have ever read a book - I just couldn't put it down!" Reader review, ????? "Action packed! I can't wait for the next book in this absorbing series!" Reader review, ?????

49. The creeper

by A. M. Shine

€11.19 €14.00

The Creeper is a masterful tale of horror and suspense from one of Ireland's most talented emerging authors. Superstitions only survive if people believe in them... Renowned academic Dr Sparling seeks help with his project on a remote Irish village. Historical researchers Ben and Chloe are thrilled to be chosen - until they arrive. The village is isolated and forgotten. There is no record of its history, its stories. There is no friendliness from the locals, only wary looks and whispers. The villagers lock down their homes at sundown. It seems a nameless fear stalks the streets, but nobody will talk - nobody except one little girl. Her words strike dread into the hearts of the newcomers. Three times you see him. Each night he comes closer... That night, Ben and Chloe see a sinister figure watching them. He is the Creeper. He is the nameless fear in the night. Stories keep him alive. And nothing will keep him away... Reviewers on A.M. Shine: 'A dark, claustrophobic read.' T. Kingfisher 'Readers get an intimate glimpse into the fraying edges of each character's psyches... Will appeal to fans of Kealan Patrick Burke, Josh Malerman, and Scott Smith.' A.E. Siraki, Booklist 'An ideal read for the Halloween season, or any time you want some spookiness in your life!' Beauty and Lace

50. All the broken places

by John Boyne

€9.49 €12.60

'Beautifully told and gripping from first page to last' Sunday Express 'An incredible feat of storytelling... and an old-fashioned page-turner' Donal Ryan 'Gripping and well-honed...consummately constructed, humming with tension' Guardian 'You can't prepare yourself for the magnitude and emotional impact of this powerful novel' John Irving ________________________________ From the author of the globally bestselling, multi-million-copy classic, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, comes its astonishing and powerful sequel. Gretel Fernsby is a quiet woman leading a quiet life. She doesn't talk about her escape from Germany seventy years ago or the dark post-war years in France with her mother. Most of all, she doesn't talk about her father, the commandant of one of the most notorious Nazi concentration camps. But when a young family moves into the apartment below her, Gretel can't help but befriend their little boy, Henry, though his presence brings back painful memories. One night, she witnesses a violent argument between his parents, which threatens to disturb her hard-won peace. For the second time in her life, Gretel is given the chance to save a young boy. To do so would allay her guilt, grief and remorse, but it will also force her to reveal her true identity. Will she make a different choice this time, whatever the cost to herself? The new novel from John Boyne, WATER, is available for pre-order now. _______________________________ Praise for John Boyne 'A master storyteller' Daily Express ' One of the best novelists of Ireland' Sunday Express ' Boyne offers writing of insight and beauty' Observer 'John Boyne is a maestro of hisoritical fiction' John Irving

51. Kill For Me Kill For You TPB

by Steve Cavanagh

€14.99 €21.00

SHE WILL KILL YOUR WORST ENEMY. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS KILL HERS. One dark evening in New York City, two strangers meet by chance. Over drinks, Amanda and Wendy realise they have so much in common. They both feel alone. They both drink alone. And they both desperately want revenge against the two men who destroyed their families. Together, they have the perfect plan. If you kill for me, I'll kill for you... ‘Steve Cavanagh’s twists hit you between the eyes. You never seem them coming’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ ‘Unputdownable…one of the most ingenuous thrillers I’ve read in a long time.’ ALEX MICHAELIDES ‘This guy is the real deal. Trust me’ LEE CHILD ‘Steve Cavanagh writes the best hooks in the business’ MICK HERRON ‘Steve Cavanagh is one of my very favourite authors, but even by his high standards this is an extraordinary book. Absolutely recommended.’ M. W. CRAVEN ‘The real magic is in Steve Cavanagh’s hypnotic storytelling power’ SUNDAY EXPRESS ‘Cavanagh is a genius… page-turning stuff’ EVENING STANDARD

52. The marriage portrait

by Maggie O'Farrell

€9.49 €14.00

Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2023 A Reese's Bookclub December Pick (2022) An Instant Sunday Times , New York Times and Irish Times Bestseller (August 2022) A Guardian and LitHub Book of the Year (December 2022) 'Every bit as evocative and spellbinding as Hamnet . O'Farrell, thank God, just seems to be getting better and better' i newspaper 'Her narrative enchantment will wrest suspense and surprise out of a death foretold' Financial Times 'Ingenious, inventive, humane, wry, truthful . . . better than her last novel' Scotsman 'Finely written and vividly imagined' Guardian 'In O'Farrell's hands, historical detail comes alive' Spectator Winter, 1561. Lucrezia, Duchess of Ferrara, is taken on an unexpected visit to a country villa by her husband, Alfonso. As they sit down to dinner it occurs to Lucrezia that Alfonso has a sinister purpose in bringing her here. He intends to kill her. Lucrezia is sixteen years old, and has led a sheltered life locked away inside Florence's grandest palazzo. Here, in this remote villa, she is entirely at the mercy of her increasingly erratic husband. What is Lucrezia to do with this sudden knowledge? What chance does she have against Alfonso, ruler of a province, and a trained soldier? How can she ensure her survival. The Marriage Portrait is an unforgettable reimagining of the life of a young woman whose proximity to power places her in mortal danger.

53. Ordinary human failings

by Megan Nolan

€12.99 €19.60

***SHORTLISTED FOR FICTION - 2023 NERO BOOK AWARDS*** After the death of a young girl, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive family. 'Gripping. A triumph' SUNDAY TIMES 'Heartbreaking' VOGUE It's 1990 in London and, after the death of a young girl on an estate, the finger of suspicion is pointing at one reclusive Irish family: the Greens. At their heart sits Carmel: beautiful, other-worldly, and once destined for a future beyond her circumstances until life - and love - got in her way. Now, as the scandal unfolds and the tabloids hunt their monster, she must confront the secrets and silences that have trapped her family for so many generations. ***A DAILY TELEGRAPH, TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF 2023*** 'Daring, brilliant. Bold and beautiful' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'A compulsive read' THE TIMES 'A writer to be read on her own terms' FINANCIAL TIMES

54. In the dark

by Claire Allan

€9.49 €12.60

'Wow! A stunning, nerve-wracking read. So well plotted with so many twists and turns.it kept me guessing until the very last page!' - Bestselling author Patricia Gibney I don't know what happened to my daughter. Only that she's missing - and I was the last person to see her. My name is Nora Logue. You've probably heard of me - most people have. I am the mother of Daisy Logue. Seven years ago, I took her for a walk in the woods. Only I came out. I have no memory of what happened that day. I have tried to rebuild my life. Met a man, had another child - Luca. But I can't let go of Daisy, or give up hope of seeing her again. And now, I have the chance to find out what happened to her. But what if pursuing the truth about my daughter risks my son's life? A whiplash-inducing, unputdownable crime thriller from the author of The Nurse, perfect for fans of CLARE MACKINTOSH and LISA JEWELL. Readers can't put down IN THE DARK! 'So gripping! I read this brilliant book in two sittings because I just had to know what happened.' Reader review, ????? 'I really enjoyed this book, it keeps you gripped right from the beginning.' Reader review, ????? 'A thriller that slowly ramps up the tension to a mind-boggling ending.' Reader review, ????? 'What a fantastic read.I could not put it down!' Reader review, ????? 'OH MY WORD..WHAT A BOOK!!!!! This is one of the best thrillers I have ever read. A total page turner. I couldn't put this down.' Reader review, ????? 'This book is gripping, addictive and completely unpredictable!' Reader review, ????? 'Claire Allan does it again! I changed my mind several times and really was kept on the edge of my seat.' Reader review, ????? 'WHAT A BOOK!!!!!!!! This book is brilliant. The pace is fast moving, and the plot is thrilling. Once you start this book you won't be able to put it down, so cancel any plans you may have!!!' Reader review, ????? 'Fast paced and full of twists. A fantastic read.' Reader review, ????? 'This book was absolutely brilliant! So many twists I really didn't see them coming.' Reader review, ?????

55. While she sleeps

by Arlene Hunt

€9.49 €12.60

'PAGE-TURNING GRIT LIT' LIZ NUGENT 'BRILLIANT ... I WAS RIVETED FROM FIRST PAGE TO LAST' ADRIAN MCKINTY 'A CRACKING CRIME THRILLER . . . A PAGE-TURNING TREAT' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT The dream of a perfect life is shattered ... When Jody Kavanagh is discovered close to death in her home, it's hard to believe someone wanted to hurt her. Young, talented, loved - she appears to have it all. As she lies in a coma, Detective Inspector Elliot Ryan and Sergeant Nola Kane piece together a picture of her life - but the image revealed is far from perfect. Is her ex-husband really who he seems to be? Why are her mother and sister estranged? And why is her house full of cameras? Who was Jody afraid of? Haunted by guilt and in chronic pain, DI Ryan has his own demons. And Kane, who is recovering from a nasty incident where the professional and personal overlapped, needs to prove herself. From the shaky glamour of high society to the cold heart of two broken families, Ryan and Kane must work against hidden forces to restore their reputations and find who wanted to kill Jody. Before they strike again . . . 'A witty and cleverly plotted mystery' Irish Independent

56. Someone You Trust TPB

by Rachel Ryan

€14.99 €21.00

Amy jumps at the opportunity when she's offered a nannying job in picturesque West Cork. The assignment is for the welcoming Carroll family, whose stunning house is situated on a stretch of remote and rugged coastline. It's the perfect chance for Amy to start over - far away from her life in Dublin she is trying to escape.With two adorable children to oversee, a pair of generous employers and a lavish new home, everything seems wonderful. So why can't Amy shake a creeping sense of unease? Perhaps it's the husband's erratic behaviour. Or the strange messages that somebody has been painting around the local village.Quickly, it becomes clear that all is not well in the Carroll marriage, nor in their idyllic rural community. Whispered secrets and strange occurrences fill the breath-taking scenery with menace and, as the days pass, Amy realises that the refuge she has sought just might be the most dangerous place of all.

57. The helpdesk

by Shane Dunphy

€9.49 €12.60

SHE TOOK CONTROL OF HIS COMPUTER. NOW HE'S LOST CONTROL OF HIS LIFE . . . 'A provocative, fast-moving mystery' Irish Independent Someone is always watching They're the perfect couple. James, a high-profile lawyer at a successful City firm, and Bella, a beautiful teacher at a prestigious private school. SOMEONE IS WAITING TO DESTROY YOUR PERFECT LIFE ... Then one night, James loses an important file linked to a multi-million-pound deal and, in a panic, contacts the company's IT helpdesk. A friendly woman answers his call and quickly fixes the issue. All is well once more. But in the weeks after, James is accused of more mistakes at work, ones he doesn't remember making and can't explain. Meanwhile Bella finds herself the target of vicious rumours at school - and no one believes her side of the story. AND IT ALL BEGAN WITH ONE PHONE CALL. Who is the woman at the other side of the computer screen? And why do Bella and James suddenly find their privileged existence - their jobs, their marriage, maybe even their lives - in peril? 'Pacy and full of twists and turns' Woman's Way

58. Silent Voices P/b

by Patricia Gibney

€9.49 €12.60

She lay so still, blue eyes shining, blonde hair fanned out, her mouth stuck forever open in a soundless scream...When Rachel Mullen is found dead by her only sister Beth, her body twisted in an arc of pain, Detective Lottie Parker knows that she has been murdered the minute she enters the bedroom. Lottie's heart aches for Beth, all alone in the world, whose last memory of her sister will forever be the brutal way she was taken. And when Lottie finds a shard of glass placed in the young girl's throat, she fears that Rachel may be just the first victim.The night before, Rachel had attended a party at a luxurious new restaurant in Ragmullin, and Lottie wastes no time in tracking down the other guests. But there are several things troubling her: Rachel's handbag and keys are nowhere to be found, and no one at the party seems to have seen her leave.Just as Lottie thinks she's onto something, her worst fears are confirmed: another woman is found murdered... with glass in her throat. The brilliant, young doctor wasn't a guest at the party and Lottie is forced to question everything.Desperate to find proof of what really happened that night, Lottie gets close to the hostess of the party, whose two daughters were friends with Rachel. But Lottie's hunt for the truth must be getting under the killer's skin, because then her beloved fiancé, Boyd, goes missing.Can Lottie get in the mind of this twisted killer before it's too late? Or will the man she loves be silenced forever?

59. The Couples TPB

by Lauren Mackenzie

€14.99 €21.00

Eva looked out of the window of the charmingly crumbling guest house and thought she might be sick. She could see Frank lying on the grass in last night's clothes - it wasn't clear whether he was conscious or not. Her husband, Shay, was in bed. She loved him, of course she did, just right now the person she most wanted to see was Connor. She didn't want to think about what had happened to Bea or how Lizzie was feeling . . . Frank's birthday had given them an excuse for a night away. The three couples, caught between caring for the children and worrying about their parents, were ready to have a good time. The drink flowed, Dublin felt a long way away and when Frank proposed they swap partners for the night, they forgot they were stressed about their finances and exhausted by their responsibilities. In the heat of the moment, it's deliciously reckless, and makes them all feel young again. The women text the man of their choice. One night. No obligations. No expectations. No falling in love. The only rule? No falling in love. But life doesn't follow the rules.

60. Go seek

by Michelle Teahan

€14.99 €21.00

'Tense, pacy and full of surprises, Go Seek is like nothing I've ever read before . . . Action-packed, suspenseful and a nail biting joy' ANDREA MARA 'A twisty and gripping debut!' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD YOU LOOKED AWAY FOR JUST A MINUTE. Your daughter is gone, and only you can find her. Because you know exactly who took her. And they're making her pay for your past. To save one child, you must leave the other. You must return to your old life. And become the woman you left behind years ago. It's every parent's worst nightmare. Now it's your reality. Exhilarating and breathless, with an emotional core, GO SEEK is a non-stop high-octane thriller that will take you on an unforgettable journey through the darker side of Dublin's streets as one mother seeks revenge for her daughter. For fans of Adrian McKinty, Andrea Mara, K.L. Slater and TAKEN. Readers are HOOKED on Michelle Teahan's GO SEEK '? ? ? ? ? Without a doubt the thriller of the year' '? ? ? ? ? If I could give this book 6 stars I would. It was an absolutely thrilling ride and I LOVED IT' '? ? ? ? ? WOW!!! Extremely powerful [and] addictive . . . an absolutely explosive debut novel!!!' '? ? ? ? ? Brilliantly paced, I read it in a day and didn't want to put it down . . . utterly nail biting' '? ? ? ? ? Twists and turns galore' '? ? ? ? ? I read this book in one sitting' '? ? ? ? ? So cleverly written and executed' '? ? ? ? ? Go Seek never slows in it's delivery . . . thrilling, brilliant and well written' '? ? ? ? ? Absolutely deserves five stars!!!! Had me yelling at out loud at times'

61. The coroner's daughter

by Andrew Hughes

€10.99 €12.60

Dublin, 1816. A young nursemaid conceals a pregnancy and then murders her new-born in the home of the Neshams, a prominent family in a radical Christian sect known as the Brethren. Rumours swirl about the identity of the child's father, but before an inquest can be held, the maid is found dead after an apparent suicide. When Abigail Lawless, the 18-year-old daughter of the coroner, by chance discovers a message from the maid's seducer, she sets out to discover the truth.

62. The Guest House By The Sea TPB

by Faith Hogan

€12.99 €19.60

People come to the guest house for fresh air and views across the Atlantic. But if they're lucky, they might just leave with the second chance they didn't know they needed... Esme has run the guest house for as long as anyone in Ballycove can remember. But in her declining years, her sight is failing, and when she has a fall on the eve of the summer season, she is forced to take a back seat for the first time in her life.  From her chair in the entry hall, not much passes Esme by. There's Cora, the wife visiting indefinitely... without her husband; Niamh, the city professional with a life[1]changing decision to make; and Phyllie, the grandmother whose family is slipping away from her. Esme's guests provide the colour that helps her keep her grip on the world. All of them have something they want to escape – or to hold on to. But can Esme help them find their way before the summer is over? From bestselling Irish writer Faith Hogan comes a new, uplifting story about discovering love, friendship and the healing power of the Irish sea air. It will charm fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Heidi Swain and Susanne O'Leary

63. The Rachel Incident TPB

by Caroline O'Donoghue

€14.99 €21.00

Rachel Murray is 21 years old, platonically infatuated with her housemate James, and less-than-platonically infatuated with her enigmatic, married English professor Dr Byrne. Over the course of a year, as Rachel and James's lives become more and more deeply entwined with those of Dr Byrne and his perfect wife Deenie, tensions rise and a shocking secret threatens everything they hold dear.THE RACHEL INCIDENT by Caroline O'Donoghue is a sharp, poignant and beautifully told story of losing yourself, finding yourself and the lengths we will go to for those we love.

64. The Lockup TPB

by John Banville

€11.99 €18.20

The Sunday Times bestselling author of Snow and April in Spain returnswith Strafford and Quirke's most troubling case yet. 1950s Dublin, in a lock-up garage in the city, the body of a young woman isdiscovered, an apparent suicide. But pathologist Dr Quirke and Detective Inspector Strafford soon suspect foul play.The victim's sister, a newspaper reporter from London, returns to Dublin tojoin the two men in their quest to uncover the truth. But, as they explore herlinks to a wealthy German family in County Wicklow, and to investigativework she may have been doing in Israel, they are confronted with an everdeepening mystery. With relations between the two men increasingly strained,and their investigation taking them back to the final days of the Second WorldWar, can they join the pieces of a hidden puzzle?

65. The trial of Lotta Rae

by Siobhan MacGowan

€9.49 €12.60

A Times Best New Historical Fiction pick, perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding . 'KEEPS THE READER HOOKED TO THE END' - THE TIMES ___________ Halloween night, 1906. Lotta Rae is assaulted by a wealthy gentleman and bravely takes him to trial alongside her barrister, William. But the verdict is devastating, the consequences unimaginable. When Lotta discovers she has been betrayed, she vows to deliver her own justice. Twelve years later, William and Lotta meet again: this night, their final reckoning. The day in court is done. But tonight he will hear her testimony. ___________ 'A masterclass in storytelling' - Donal Ryan 'Utterly absorbing and vividly realised' - Irish Independent 'An enthralling drama' - Best 'A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice' - Fiona Looney 'A tale told with such ominous beauty. Lotta will stay with me forever' - Chas Newkey-Burden 'Weaves historical fact with an engaging and page-turning plot' - Sinead Moriarty 'This is a sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you've-finished read' - Belfast Telegraph 'A brilliant tale' - Sunday Business Post 'A gripping story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the 20th century' - Irish Times 'Beautifully executed and thought provoking' - Ruth Hogan

66. Soldier Sailor TPB

by Claire Kilroy

€11.99 €18.20

Well, Sailor. Here we are once more, you and me in one another's arms. The Earth rotates beneath us and all is well, for now . . . In her first novel for over a decade, Claire Kilroy takes us deep into the early days of motherhood. Exploring the clash of fierce love for a new life with a seismic change in identity, she vividly realises the raw, tumultuous emotions of a new mother, as her marriage strains and she struggles with questions of love, autonomy and creativity. As she smiles at her baby, Sailor, while mentally composing her own suicidenote, an old friend makes a welcome return, but can he really offer a lifeline to the woman she used to be?

67. There's been a little incident

by Alice Ryan

€9.49 €12.60

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 Molly Black has disappeared. She's been running away since her parents died. But this time, or so says her note, she's gone for good. There's Been a Little Incident is an award-winning debut about grief, family and the people who are there for you when you can't be there for yourself. 'Genuinely funny' Marian Keyes 'A brilliant read' The Sun 'Exceptional' Irish Times 'Absorbing, uplifting' Sinéad Crowley 'Exuberant family drama' The Gloss

68. Island of Longing TPB

by Anne Griffin

€14.99 €21.00

One unremarkable afternoon, Rosie watched, from her bedroom window, her daughter Saoirse come up the drive on her bike, expecting to hear the slam of the door to shortly follow. But the slam never came, and it has been years since Saoirse's inexplicable disappearance. Unable to cope with her grief, Rosie eventually moved back to her hometown, Roaring Bay Island, where captaining the island's ferry alongside her father has provided some solace. But as time passes, Rosie is confronted with an impossible dilemma: should she let go of the hope that Saoirse might still be alive, when all the evidence points to the contrary?

69. The magician

by Colm Tóibín

€11.19 €14.00

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION 2022 From one of our greatest living writers comes a sweeping novel of unrequited love and exile, war and family. The Magician tells the story of Thomas Mann, whose life was filled with great acclaim and contradiction. He would find himself on the wrong side of history in the First World War, cheerleading the German army, but have a clear vision of the future in the second, anticipating the horrors of Nazism. He would have six children and keep his homosexuality hidden; he was a man forever connected to his family and yet bore witness to the ravages of suicide. He would write some of the greatest works of European literature, and win the Nobel Prize, but would never return to the country that inspired his creativity. Through one life, Colm Tóibìn tells the breathtaking story of the twentieth century. ___________________________________ 'As with everything Colm Tóibìn sets his masterful hand to, The Magician is a great imaginative achievement -- immensely readable, erudite, worldly and knowing, and fully realized' - Richard Ford 'No living novelist dramatizes artistic creation as profoundly, as luminously, as Colm Tóibìn . . . reading him is among the deepest pleasures our literature can offer' - Garth Greenwell 'This is not just a whole life in a novel, it's a whole world' - Katharina Volckmer

70. My Hot Friend TPB

by Sophie White

€14.99 €21.00

The new novel from the bestselling author of The Snag List and Filter This.For very different reasons, Lexi, Claire and Joanne all need new best friends. Unfortunately you're probably more likely to be attacked by a shark than make new friends in your 30s . . .Lexi is on top of the world. The podcast she co-hosts with her ride-or-die bestie Amanda is going stratospheric but cracks are appearing and Lexi's starting to wonder if maybe monetising a friendship isn't the best idea after all.Claire's Whatsapp chat with her school friends is ominously quiet these days, which can only mean one thing: a side group without her. And when her newly-engaged supposed BFF doesn't even consider her as a bridesmaid, Claire hatches a cunning (if slightly bonkers) plan to find a new best friend and show her old gang what they're missing.Joanne's just had a baby so she's no longer available for tequila-fuelled nights out -- something she has to keep reminding her pals about. She loves her son and her boyfriend Bert (even if his un-steeped porridge bowls are about to send her over the edge) but theloneliness is killing her.Fate brings Claire, Joanne and Lexi together as they navigate the knotty, joyful and occasionally toxic swamp that is female friendship and try to decide which friends to fight for and which have a sell-by date.

71. Silent Voices P/b

by Patricia Gibney

€9.49 €12.60

She lay so still, blue eyes shining, blonde hair fanned out, her mouth stuck forever open in a soundless scream...When Rachel Mullen is found dead by her only sister Beth, her body twisted in an arc of pain, Detective Lottie Parker knows that she has been murdered the minute she enters the bedroom. Lottie's heart aches for Beth, all alone in the world, whose last memory of her sister will forever be the brutal way she was taken. And when Lottie finds a shard of glass placed in the young girl's throat, she fears that Rachel may be just the first victim.The night before, Rachel had attended a party at a luxurious new restaurant in Ragmullin, and Lottie wastes no time in tracking down the other guests. But there are several things troubling her: Rachel's handbag and keys are nowhere to be found, and no one at the party seems to have seen her leave.Just as Lottie thinks she's onto something, her worst fears are confirmed: another woman is found murdered... with glass in her throat. The brilliant, young doctor wasn't a guest at the party and Lottie is forced to question everything.Desperate to find proof of what really happened that night, Lottie gets close to the hostess of the party, whose two daughters were friends with Rachel. But Lottie's hunt for the truth must be getting under the killer's skin, because then her beloved fiancé, Boyd, goes missing.Can Lottie get in the mind of this twisted killer before it's too late? Or will the man she loves be silenced forever?

72. Other Guinness Girl A Question Of Honor P/B

by Emily Hourican

€10.99 €14.00

Honor Guinness is rich, aristocratic, shy and awkward -- nothing like her glamorous cousins Aileen, Maureen and Oonagh. But when she marries charming and ambitious American, Henry 'Chips' Channon, together they make the perfect couple at the heart of the most elite social circles -- including a close friendship with the Prince of Wales and Mrs Wallis Simpson. But within the marriage, all is less than perfect. Meanwhile, Honor's best friend, the beautiful, enigmatic Doris, is set on establishing her place in London society. But, as tensions rise in 1930s Europe, Doris, born to a German-Jewish mother, hears troubling accounts from her cousins in Berlin. Will she be able to secure the right marriage to protect her family, and her future? Set against the rise of Nazism, the abdication of a king, and the slide into World War II, The Other Guinness Girl is a sweeping novel of love, desire, friendship and self-discovery.

73. Service TPB

by Sarah Gilmartin

€13.99 €21.00

The waitress. The chef. The chef’s wife. Three different stories, but which one contains the truth? When Hannah learns that famed chef Daniel Costello is facing accusations of sexual assault, she’s thrust back to the summer she spent as a waitress at his high-end Dublin restaurant. Drawn in by the plush splendour of the dining rooms, the elegance of the food, the wild parties after service, Hannah also remembers the sizzling tension of the kitchens. And how the attention from Daniel morphed from kindness into something darker… His restaurant shuttered, his lawyers breathing down his neck, Daniel is in a state of disbelief. Decades of hard graft, of fighting to earn recognition for his talent – is it all to fall apart because of something he can barely remember? Hiding behind the bedroom curtains from the paparazzi lenses, Julie is raking through more than two decades spent acting the supportive wife, the good mother, and asking herself what it’s all been for. Their three different voices reveal a story of power and abuse, victimhood and complicity. This is a novel about the facades that we maintain, the lies that we tell and the courage it takes to face the truth.

74. Forever home

by Graham Norton

€8.99 €14.00

'FABULOUS' MARIAN KEYES 'Top-notch... full of warmth, comedy and dark secrets.' DAILY MIRROR 'Beautifully constructed with a twisty plot. A cracking read.' JO BRAND 'Effortlessly readable, possessed of a super twist .' THE OBSERVER 'A winning mix of family drama and comedy crime caper... you may well find yourself reading it in one sitting.' HEAT 'Dark, funny, full of emotional intelligence and gripping from the start. ..beautifully written... Wonderful.' DAILY MAIL 'Blends dark humour and emotional weight with ease.' RADIO TIMES 'His best yet.' THE SUNDAY POST 'Full of Graham's trademark warmth and wit. It's also a complex mystery that ties its characters together in ways they'd least expect.' SUNDAY EXPRESS The new dark comedy from the Sunday Times bestselling author Graham Norton Carol is a divorced teacher living in a small town in Ireland, happy enough with the life she has. But a second chance at love brings her unexpected connection and joy. The new relationship with sparks local gossip: what does a woman like her see in a man like that? What happened to his wife who abandoned him all those years ago? When Declan becomes ill, things start to fall apart. His children are untrusting and greedy, and Carol is made to leave their beloved home with its worn oak floors and elegant features and move back in with her parents. Carol's mother is determined to get to the bottom of things, she won't see her daughter treated this way. It seems there are secrets in Declan's past, strange rumours that were never confronted and suddenly the house they shared takes on a more sinister significance. In his gripping and darkly comic new novel Norton casts a light on the relationship between mothers and daughters, and truth and self-preservation with unnerving effect. 'What a fabulous read... Forever Home is his best so far. It's a complex and compelling story - truly unputdownable - but most importantly for me, it has real heart.' MARY LAWSON 'The latest comedy noir by Graham Norton features fractured families at their worst. I loved it!' LIZ NUGENT 'A tale of new beginnings and old secrets. Norton is the king of the Irish small town mystery.' ANNE GRIFFIN

75. Yours, mine, ours

by Sinéad Moriarty

€9.49 €12.60

The perfect Mother's Day gift, from the author of About Us , Seven Letters and The Baby Trail _______________________ What's a few more branches on the family tree? Things are finally looking up for Anna. Seventeen miserable years of marriage to man-child Connor have left her drained and ready for a new start. So when they separate, she couldn't be more thrilled to move in with James, a handsome lecturer who is everything her ex-husband is not: kind, thoughtful, and above all, reliable. But Anna and James's kids hate living with the loved-up couple and the new set-up. Their teenage daughters - one a studious high achiever and the other a cool rich girl unbothered by grades or exams - have nothing in common. And Anna's wild football-mad nine-year-old son declares war on bookish James. Nobody said step-parenting was easy; Anna and James are about to find out exactly how complicated it can be. With exes, new partners-of-exes and money all in the mix, home life is fast becoming a minefield and their new-found happiness hangs in the balance. Do they have what it takes to make their blended family work? ________________________ 'Yours, Mine, Ours is her best to date . . . a hopeful book, full of love' MARIAN KEYES 'A great read, lots of twists and turns, lots of humour' CLAIRE BYRNE 'A story filled with heart and wit. It's impossible not to root for the characters' RACHAEL ENGLISH 'Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant . . . I was on the edge of my seat to know whether it would all work out in the end . . . Sinéad is a true national treasure' CLAUDIA CARROLL

76. The amusements

by Aingeala Flannery

€10.99 €14.00

WINNER of the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year 2023 WINNER of the John McGahern Prize 2023 'Unputdownable . . . one of the best novels of the year' Sunday Independent * * * In the seaside town of Tramore, County Waterford, visitors arrive in waves with the tourist season, reliving the best days of their childhoods in its caravan parks, chippers and amusement arcades. Local teenager Helen Grant is indifferent to the charm of her surroundings; she dreams of escaping to art college with her glamorous classmate Stella Swaine and, from there, taking on the world. But leaving Tramore is easier said than done. Though they don't yet know it, Helen and Stella's lives are pulled by tides beyond their control. Following the Grant and Swaine families and their neighbours over three decades, The Amusements is a luminous and unforgettable story about roads taken and not taken - and a brilliantly observed portrait of a small-town community. * * * 'THIS BOOK is EVERYTHING' Marian Keyes 'Flannery's flawed, hopeful characters live and grow on the page' ANNE ENRIGHT, author of The Gathering 'Quietly beautiful . . . Flannery's characters are very well drawn, as is her understanding of small-town mores and idle gossip. It's a book that leaves and impression long after the final page' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'Effortless, perceptive, and hugely entertaining - I loved it' DONAL RYAN, author of Strange Flowers 'A cracker of a book' KATHLEEN MAC MAHON, author of Nothing But Blue Sky 'Fantastic . . . we were gripped' STELLAR 'If you like dark humour, superbly drawn characters, caravan parks, fish suppers and slot machines, The Amusements is what you've been waiting for' JAN CARSON, author of The Fire Starters 'A joy to read' LOUISE NEALON, author of Snowflake 'A brilliant book. I loved meeting all these characters, who jumped off the page and stayed in my head' RÓISÍN INGLE 'Brilliant. Dramatic, heartfelt, sometimes shocking and sad' IRISH EXAMINER

77. Furies P/B

by John Connolly

€9.49 €12.60

EVIL TAKES MANY FORMS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR CHARLIE PARKER HUNTS THEM ALL. 'John Connolly is the creator of a unique blend of thriller and horror who receives rave reviews every time' Sunday Telegraph The Furies: mythological snake-haired goddesses of vengeance, pursuers of those who have committed unavenged crimes. Now, private investigator Charlie Parker is drawn into a world of modern furies in two linked stories. In The Sisters Strange, the return of the criminal Raum Buker to Portland, Maine brings with it chaos and murder, as an act of theft threatens not only to tear apart his own existence but also that of Raum's former lovers, the enigmatic sisters Dolors and Ambar Strange. And in The Furies Parker finds himself fighting to protect two more women as the city of Portland shuts down in the face of a global pandemic, but it may be that his clients are more capable of taking care of themselves than anyone could have imagined . . . From the number one Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestselling author John Connolly comes two linked stories in one novel and the most compelling and unsettling Charlie Parker case yet. The Charlie Parker novels can be read and enjoyed in any order. The Furies is the landmark twentieth book in this globally bestselling series.

78. Run time

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€9.49 €12.60

SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS' CRIME FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR _________________________________ *** A Top Ten Kindle Bestseller *** 'Pure nerve-shredding suspense from the first page to the last' Erin Kelly 'Blair Witch meets Fleabag ... pure mastery' Janice Hallett 'Dazzling' Riley Sager _________________________________ Movie-making can be murder. The project Final Draft, a psychological horror, being filmed at a house deep in a forest, miles from anywhere in the wintry wilds of West Cork. The lead Former soap-star Adele Rafferty has stepped in to replace the original actress at the very last minute. She can't help but hope that this opportunity will be her big break - and she knows she was lucky to get it, after what happened the last time she was on a set. The problem Something isn't quite right about Final Draft. When the strange goings-on in the script start to happen on set too, Adele begins to fear that the real horror lies off the page... _________________________________ 'A roller-coaster ride and fun in every sense, I loved it!' Andrea Mara 'Will have you glued to your sunbed ... insists on being read in one sitting' Gloss

79. The Colony P/B

by Audrey Magee

€11.19 €12.60

**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2022** Mr Lloyd has decided to travel to the island by boat without engine - the authentic experience. Unbeknownst to him, Mr Masson will also soon be arriving for the summer. Both will strive to encapsulate the truth of this place - one in his paintings, the other by capturing its speech, the language he hopes to preserve. But the people who live on this rock - three miles long and half-a-mile wide - have their own views on what is being recorded, what is being taken and what is given in return. Soft summer days pass, and the islanders are forced to question what they value and what they desire. As the autumn beckons, and the visitors head home, there will be a reckoning.

80. How to gut a fish

by Sheila Armstrong

€14.00

LONGLISTED FOR THE EDGE HILL PRIZE 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR SHORT STORY OF THE YEAR AT THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR ALCS TOM-GALLON TRUST AWARD 'Unsettling, unpredictable, and brilliant' Roddy Doyle 'In sumptuous and evocative prose, Sheila Armstrong writes stories that are unnerving and unsettling. Stories which make you go, wait, wait, what was that? ' Claire Fuller, author of Unsettled Ground On a boat offshore, a fisherman guts a mackerel as he anxiously awaits a midnight rendezvous. Villagers, one by one, disappear into a sinkhole beneath a yew tree. A nameless girl is taped, bound and put on display in a countryside market. A dazzling and disquieting collection of stories, how to gut a fish places the bizarre beside the everyday and then elegantly and expertly blurs the lines. An exciting new Irish writer whose sharp and lyrical prose unsettles and astounds in equal measure, Sheila Armstrong's exquisitely provocative stories carve their way into your mind and take hold. 'Dark, devilishly well written and full of atmosphere, How to Gut a Fish is one of the most original and affecting short story collections I've read in years' Jan Carson, author of The Fire Starters

81. Idol

by Louise O'Neill

€9.49 €12.60

'Totally addictive' JUNO DAWSON 'Completely riveting' FABULOUS 'Glamorous, surprising' MARIAN KEYES 'Utterly gripping. Unsettling' LUCY FOLEY 'An absolute page turner' CECILIA AHERN ****** Samantha Miller is everything her fans want to be. Her three million followers hang on her every word - she's an oracle, telling them how to be their best, true selves. To promote her new number-one bestseller, she's written an essay about her sexual awakening as a teenager with her best friend, Lisa. She's never told a soul, now she's telling the world. But Lisa's memory of that night is far darker. It's Sam's word against Lisa's - so whose 'truth' is really a lie? ****** 'Darkly delicious' ELIZABETH DAY 'Compulsive, brilliant' ABIGAIL DEAN 'Utterly compelling' HOLLY BOURNE 'Clever and beautifully crafted' OBSERVER

82. The secret life of an uncool mum

by Serena Terry

€9.49 €12.60

The Sunday Times bestselling novel from viral sensation, @MammyBanter A hilarious warts-and-all novel about modern motherhood - and how having it all sometimes isn't what you think it might be. Previously published in hardback as Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum She used to want it all.Now she just wants a nap. Tara Gallagher is knackered. She used to dream of being Beyoncé but suddenly she's thirty-six and instead of headlining Glastonbury, she's in her pyjamas on a Friday night, watching Gogglebox. It's time for a mammy makeover. She's going to show her teenage daughter she's still cool. Show her husband she's still an absolute ride. And show her colleagues she's still a Boss Bish. But most of all, she's going to prove to herself that she can still be a mum, still work full time, and still be Beyoncé. *Published in hardback as Mammy Banter: The Secret Life of an Uncool Mum Mammy Banter was a Sunday Times No.5 bestseller for w/c 08/03/2022

83. The GIN sisters' promise

by Faith Hogan

€9.49 €14.00

An emotional and uplifting Irish bestseller, perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan and Heidi Swain. Three estranged sisters. Six months to come back together. When Georgie, Iris and Nola's mother died, the sisters made a pact: they would always be there for one another, no matter what. Now, decades later, they can barely stand to be in the same room. As his health declined, their father came up with a plan to bring them back to one another. He stated in his will that before they can claim their inheritance, they must spend six months living together in the Irish village of Ballycove, and try to repair their broken relationships. But reunited in their childhood home, old resentments boil over, new secrets threaten to come out and each sister must decide what matters more: their pride, or their family. Can they overcome their past and find a way to love each other once more? Praise for Faith Hogan's books: 'Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour' Cathy Bramley on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club 'Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational' Heidi Swain on The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club

84. What Eden Did Next P/B

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€8.99 €12.60

Five years after the death of her firefighter husband, Eden knows better than anyone that life can change in an instant. Now, instead of the future she had planned with Andy, she has Lila - the daughter he never got the chance to meet. And instead of Andy, she has his family.Then Eden meets someone. Someone she knew before Andy, before Lila, before the tragedy. Someone who reminds her of how she used to be. But Andy's mother has other plans. And Eden is facing an impossible choice. One that could tear a family apart . . .Honest and emotionally gripping, What Eden Did Next is an irresistible, sometimes heart-breaking, ultimately joyful, novel of love, loss - and finding your own way to happiness.

85. The girl from Donegal

by Carmel Harrington

€12.99 €13.99

Can you ever forget your first love? Donegal, Ireland, 1939 As the world teeters on the brink of WWII, Eliza Lavery is alone in the world after her fiancé, Davey, was lost following the Irish War of Independence. But a fateful meeting on the wild beauty of Ballymastocker Bay could change everything. Hamilton, Bermuda, 2022 Eight decades later, troubled by her future, Saoirse O'Donnell walks on the pink sands of Bermuda's Horseshoe Bay. When she uncovers a connection to Eliza, all those years before, she hears a story that promises to influence her own heart and her own choice - but that also reveals a long-buried secret. Two women must each make a choice between their past and their present in this sweeping, epic love story spanning two continents, three generations, and joy and tragedy over nearly a century. Praise for The Girl from Donegal 'A timeless love story, beautifully told across eighty years and two continents . . . Carmel takes us on an emotional rollercoaster' HAZEL GAYNOR '[The] characters are unforgettable and drawn with real heart - you're rooting for them from the get-go and with them all the way' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD 'A terrific read with fabulous historical detail and great characters. Thoroughly engrossing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'A beautifully told international saga encompassing war and tragedy, life-changing decisions and love in its many facets' ROISIN MEANEY 'One of the best books of the year . . . it's Carmel's best book yet . . . I lost whole days of my life to this beautiful, sweeping story and I can confidently predict that readers everywhere will too' CLAUDIA CARROLL

86. The Last Days Of Joy TPB

by Anne Tiernan

€13.99 €19.60

MEET THE TOBIN FAMILY ...Joy, the complicated, troubled mother, She's spent her life running from her past while trying to raise her children as best she can.Conor, the high-achieving eldest child, A high-profile media figure and CEO, he's walking a fine line between self-promotion and self-detonation.Frances, the 'perfect' middle child, Now a wife and mother, she's about to make a mistake that could destroy her marriage.Youngest daughter, Sinead, the acclaimed writer, Wrestling with writer's block, she resorts to desperate measures to deliver her next bestselling book to her publishers. When Joy's children receive the news that she has only days to live, they rush to her side,bringing with them all of the dysfunction and hurt they have been carrying since theirchildhoods. Each of them is at a crossroads in their lives - but there's one more secretabout their mother they need to learn. Will they finally be able to forgive their motherand, in doing so, face their futures together?

87. Cruel deeds

by Catherine Kirwan

€9.49 €12.60

'A propulsive mystery that feels both fresh and assured' Catherine Ryan Howard 'A clever twisty tale that feels completely authentic, Catherine Kirwan is onto another winner' Jane Casey 'Atmospheric and intriguing with a brilliantly relatable heroine and an explosive, gripping conclusion, nothing in Cruel Deeds is quite as it seems.' Sam Blake 'Thrilling ... a page turning read' Patricia Gibney A SUCCESSFUL LAWYER IS FOUND MURDERED - WHAT WAS SHE HIDING? Finn Fitzpatrick and Mandy Breslin work at the same law firm but move in very different circles. Mandy is a member of the privileged senior partners' clique. Finn keeps to herself. When Mandy's body is found at an abandoned house, everyone at the firm is left reeling - but the partners move fast. If Mandy was involved in something that got her killed, they want to be the first to know. As Finn investigates Mandy's work, she finds herself drawn deeper into her dead colleague's life, and soon discovers that Mandy wasn't the only one with secrets. Will uncovering this web of lies put Finn at risk too? And who can she turn to when she can't trust anyone? 'Pacy, twisty and ingeniously plotted ... a real page-turner' T.M. Logan 'Money and greed, office gossip and secret affairs; twisty and pacy' Andrea Mara 'Pacy, gripping and atmospheric ... a cracking read!' Andrea Carter

88. The branded

by Martina Murphy

€12.60

'The Branded pulls you straight into the story, snares you, and won't let you escape until you turn the last page' Patricia Gibney During an unprecedented heatwave, the body of a young girl is found in a submerged suitcase in Loch Acorrymore on Achill Island. DS Lucy Golden is tasked with identifying her and returning her to her family. With the help of her team, they discover that the girl was a runaway, who had spent some time in a homeless shelter. She has been murdered and an investigation is launched. Despite some promising leads, Lucy's enquiries seem to be going nowhere until another the body with connections to the homeless shelter is discovered in what initially appears to be a suicide. Lucy knows that there is no such thing as coincidence, but the race is on to find the link between the two victims before the trail goes cold. As Lucy is drawn deeper into the case, she realises that these murders may be a whole lot more sinister than first thought. Can Lucy keep a clear emotional head and get to the truth before more girls end up dead? Praise for The Branded 'Even better than her first [book]. . . a breathless crime novel, imbued with a sense of place' Westmeath Examiner 'Such a good, interesting read' Belfast Telegraph 'DC Lucy Golden returns in another nail-biting Irish thriller' Peterborough Telegraph

89. Breaking point

by Edel Coffey

€9.49 €14.00

'Breaking Point is raw, compelling, and ground-breaking; Coffey puts the life of working mothers under a microscope. To say I loved it is an understatement, I expect it will be a huge success.' Liz Nugent 'A gripping, compulsive pageturner about what we expect from women, especially mothers. It's going to be a massive hit.' Marian Keyes 'Both page-turner and gripping courtroom drama, this has much to say about the expectations and judgement put on women when they become mothers. Prepare to feel devastated and enraged all at once.' Heat One mistake could cost her everything. Susannah has two beautiful daughters, a high-flying medical career, a successful husband and an enviable life. Her hair is glossy, her clothes are expensive; she truly has it all. But when - on the hottest day of the year - her strict morning routine is disrupted, Susannah finds herself running on autopilot. It is hours before she realises she has made a devastating mistake. Her baby, Louise, is still in the backseat of the car and it is too late to save her. As the press close in around her, Susannah is put on trial for negligence. It is plain to see that this is not a trial, it's a witch hunt. But what will the court say? Readers love Breaking Point : 'A genuine contender for best book I have read this year.' ***** 'I was reading through the tears and couldn't read it fast enough' ***** 'An excellent novel, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain' ***** 'If you want an addictive, pacey read, this is for you!' ***** 'I was a bit of an emotional wreck at the end' ***** 'A very thought-provoking story that will no doubt resonate with parents everywhere' Sun 'Powerful' Best 'A rare treat, an emotional thriller steeped in humanity. I read it in a single sitting!' John Boyne 'Gripping, unswerving, heart-breaking, you'll read this book through parted fingers - and learn a crucial lesson as you go.' Celia Walden, author of Payday 'Really enjoyed this terrifyingly plausible debut, with much to say about parental guilt and how society treats working motherhood.' Katherine Faulkner, author of Greenwich Park 'An incredibly powerful thriller with real emotional depth - and a chillingly relatable storyline.' TM Logan, author of The Holiday

90. The murders at Fleat House

by Lucinda Riley

€11.19 €14.00

The Murders at Fleat House is the suspenseful and utterly compelling crime novel from the author of the multimillion-selling The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. 'A cleverly woven mystery to savour' - Sunday Express The sudden death of a pupil in Fleat House at St Stephen's - a small private boarding school in deepest Norfolk - is a shocking event that the headmaster is very keen to call a tragic accident. But the local police cannot rule out foul play, and the case prompts the reluctant return of high-flying Detective Inspector Jazmine 'Jazz' Hunter to the force. Reunited with her loyal sergeant, she enters the closed world of the school and begins to probe the circumstances surrounding Charlie Cavendish's tragic death. When staff at the school close ranks, the disappearance of a young pupil and the death of an elderly classics master provide Jazz with important leads. But, while snow covers the landscape, a suspect goes missing. As Jazz must confront her personal demons, a grim discovery at the school will make this the most challenging murder investigation of her career. Fleat House hides secrets darker than even Jazz could ever have imagined . . . 'A thrilling whodunit for crime fans. Another Lucinda Riley legacy to treasure' - Lancashire Post

91. The trial of Lotta Rae

by Siobhan MacGowan

€9.49 €12.60

A Times Best New Historical Fiction pick, perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding . 'KEEPS THE READER HOOKED TO THE END' - THE TIMES ___________ Halloween night, 1906. Lotta Rae is assaulted by a wealthy gentleman and bravely takes him to trial alongside her barrister, William. But the verdict is devastating, the consequences unimaginable. When Lotta discovers she has been betrayed, she vows to deliver her own justice. Twelve years later, William and Lotta meet again: this night, their final reckoning. The day in court is done. But tonight he will hear her testimony. ___________ 'A masterclass in storytelling' - Donal Ryan 'Utterly absorbing and vividly realised' - Irish Independent 'An enthralling drama' - Best 'A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice' - Fiona Looney 'A tale told with such ominous beauty. Lotta will stay with me forever' - Chas Newkey-Burden 'Weaves historical fact with an engaging and page-turning plot' - Sinead Moriarty 'This is a sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you've-finished read' - Belfast Telegraph 'A brilliant tale' - Sunday Business Post 'A gripping story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the 20th century' - Irish Times 'Beautifully executed and thought provoking' - Ruth Hogan

92. The coroner's daughter

by Andrew Hughes

€10.99 €12.60

Dublin, 1816. A young nursemaid conceals a pregnancy and then murders her new-born in the home of the Neshams, a prominent family in a radical Christian sect known as the Brethren. Rumours swirl about the identity of the child's father, but before an inquest can be held, the maid is found dead after an apparent suicide. When Abigail Lawless, the 18-year-old daughter of the coroner, by chance discovers a message from the maid's seducer, she sets out to discover the truth.

93. Rachel's holiday

by Marian Keyes

€11.19 €14.00

A MUST-READ FOR FANS OLD AND NEW, THIS STUNNING 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION IS THE PERFECT WAY TO REDISCOVER THE 1.5 MILLION COPY, NO. 1 BESTSELLING PHENOMENON **FEATURING AN EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED SEQUEL, AGAIN, RACHEL** 'Fleet-footed, bracingly honest, funny, sexy, heart-breaking' JOJO MOYES 'A huge international phenomenon' BBC RADIO 4 BOOKCLUB 'Irresistible. Pitch-perfect, bitingly funny' DAISY BUCHANAN 'The voice of a generation' DAILY MIRROR 'Extraordinary' IAN RANKIN 'A true modern classic' NINA STIBBE FEATURING INTRODUCTIONS FROM LISA TADDEO, DAVID NICHOLLS, NINA STIBBE AND MORE  Meet Rachel Walsh. She's been living it up in New York City, spending her nights talking her way into glamorous parties before heading home in the early hours to her adoring boyfriend, Luke. But her sensible older sister showing up and sending her off to actual rehab wasn't quite part of her plan. She's only agreed to her incarceration because she's heard that rehab is wall-to-wall jacuzzis, spa treatments and celebrities going cold turkey - plus it's about time she had a holiday. Saying goodbye to fun and freedom will be hard - and losing the man who might just be the love of her life will be even harder. But will hitting rock bottom help Rachel learn to love herself, at last? Find out what's next for Rachel in the EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT from the deliciously dark and fantastically funny sequel Again, Rachel - AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE RACHEL'S HOLIDAY 'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French 'A giant of Irish writing' Naoise Dolan 'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill 'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink 'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes 'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley 'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson 'Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius' Sali Hughes 'Irresistible, profound. Keyes's comic gift is always evident' Independent 'Joyful. Keyes' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself' C.L. Taylor 'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday

94. The echo chamber

by John Boyne

€11.20 €14.00

'His relish is infectious' Times 'The funniest book I've read in ages. Savage but compelling' Ian Rankin 'Funny, rumbustious, unstinting and wonderfully Hogarthian' The Observer 'Sharp, funny, and beautifully written... a brilliant reflection on the landscape we now live in' Joanna Cannon _______________ What a thing of wonder a mobile phone is. Six ounces of metal, glass and plastic, fashioned into a sleek, shiny, precious object. At once, a gateway to other worlds - and a treacherous weapon in the hands of the unwary, the unwitting, the inept. The Cleverley family live a gilded life, little realising how precarious their privilege is, just one tweet away from disaster. George, the patriarch, is a stalwart of television interviewing, a 'national treasure' (his words), his wife Beverley, a celebrated novelist (although not as celebrated as she would like), and their children, Nelson, Elizabeth, Achilles, various degrees of catastrophe waiting to happen. Together they will go on a journey of discovery through the Hogarthian jungle of the modern living where past presumptions count for nothing and carefully curated reputations can be destroyed in an instant. Along the way they will learn how volatile, how outraged, how unforgiving the world can be when you step from the proscribed path. Powered by John Boyne's characteristic humour and razor-sharp observation, The Echo Chamber is a satiric helter skelter, a dizzying downward spiral of action and consequence, poised somewhere between farce, absurdity and oblivion. To err is maybe to be human but to really foul things up you only need a phone. The new novel by John Boyne, WATER, is available for pre-order now.

95. Nora

by Nuala O'Connor

€11.16 €13.95

*One Dublin One Book choice for 2022* *Shortlisted for an Irish Book Award 2021* When Nora Barnacle, a twenty-year-old from Galway working as a maid at Finn's Hotel, meets young James Joyce on a summer's day in Dublin, she is instantly attracted to him, natural and daring in his company. But she cannot yet imagine the extraordinary life they will share together. All Nora knows is she likes her Jim enough to leave behind family and home, in search of a bigger, more exciting life. As their family grows, they ricochet from European city to city, making fast friends amongst the greatest artists and writers of their age as well as their wives, and are brought high and low by Jim's ferocious ambition. But time and time again, Nora is torn between their intense and unwavering desire for each other and the constant anxiety of living hand-to-mouth, often made worse by Jim's compulsion for company and attention. So, while Jim writes and drinks his way to literary acclaim, Nora provides unflinching support and inspiration, sometimes at the expense of her own happiness, and especially at that of their children, Giorgio and Lucia. Eventually, together, they achieve some longed-for security and stability, but it is hard-won and imperfect to the end. In sensuous, resonant prose, Nuala O'Connor has conjured the definitive portrait of this strong, passionate and loyal Irishwoman. Nora is a tour de force, an earthy and authentic love letter to Irish literature's greatest muse.

96. A Whisper From Oblivion H/B

by Declan O'Rourke

€22.99 €23.99

The follow-up to The Pawnbroker’s Reward, his bestselling 2021 novel, Declan O’Rourke’s second instalment sees the inhabitants of Macroom and its surroundings landed squarely into the eye of the storm that is 1847, during Ireland’s Great Famine. After the landslide of their descent through 1846, Pádraig and Cáit Ua Buachalla awaken on the outskirts of Macroom to a new year fraught with the worst of weather, worse luck and a new level of problems that compound their desperate struggle to survive. In the heart of town, in the absence of her husband the pawnbroker, Paulellen Creed struggles to stay afloat. Follow this heart-wrenching story of tragedy and human beauty as, through the voices of Macroom in 1847, we hear a whisper from oblivion.  

97. The pawnbroker's reward

by Declan O'Rourke

€16.99

1846. County Cork.   On the barren outskirts of Macroom, Pádraig and Cáit ua Buachalla face a perilous winter after the failure of their blighted crop. At the centre of town, pawnbroker Cornelius Creed sees the poor in their darkest hour, his shop often being their last stop on the way to the workhouse.   Their stories, and those of many others, are woven into a powerful account of the Great Famine's grip on a single Irish town. At once epic and intimate, this meticulously researched, multi-layered work from one of Ireland's best-loved songwriter's delivers a rich, lyrical debut based on real lives and events from this defining moment in Ireland's history.   'A powerful and gripping piece of writing from a born storyteller.' Joseph O'Connor   'The narrative is just like his singing voice, full of powerful strength and compassion.' Michael Harding   'Lucid, lovingly-written and lyrical.' Professor Christine Kinealy