Irish Women's Writing

by Ailbhe Malone

€19.49

In this spellbinding anthology, Ireland's most electrifying female writers breathe new life into ancient Irish myths, reclaiming the stories of women who have too long stood in the shadows of warriors and kings. Editor and journalist Ailbhe Malone was raised on these legends - but the women, always cast as mothers, warriors or witches, were never given the lead. And so, Banshee was born: not just a retelling but a radical reclamation. Banshee transports you to treacherous landscapes and salt-crashing seas, generational curses and mystical islands. Here you'll find unruly mothers, rule-breaking queens, and women outrunning their destiny - stories pulsing with desire, danger and defiance. With contributions from every corner of Irish literature, Banshee features luminous retellings by Naoise Dolan, Megan Nolan, Jess Kidd, Wendy Erskine, Nikita Gill, Sarah Maria Griffin, Jane Casey, Anne Griffin, Sheila O'Flanagan, and Salma El-Wardany. This is a celebration of womanhood - and an homage to the ancient stories that still shape us.

by Roisin Meaney

€14.99

Ideal for readers who: Love uplifting women's fiction with grief, renewal and strong community ties. Enjoy stories where a risky new beginning is tested by sudden tragedy. Would welcome a west-of-Ireland setting and a house full of difficult possibilities. Prefer comforting fiction with warmth, resilience and an emotional tug. It's never too late for second chances... For the first time in her life, Lydia is taking a great big leap of faith. She's moving to a small town on the west coast of Ireland to overhaul a large, long-abandoned residence named Chance House with her new husband. Then tragedy strikes, and Lydia is reminded why she doesn't take chances. Suddenly she's facing a very different prospect: a half-finished ramshackle estate, an overgrown garden, dwindling funds, no-one to turn to - and everywhere she looks, reminders of the love she's lost. Starting over feels impossible. Staying put feels harder still. But when the local community rallies around her, and Lydia is unexpectedly reminded of the power of new beginnings, she realises she might just owe it to herself and them to take a second chance on Chance House... From the bestselling author comes a brand-new heartbreaking yet hopeful read about putting the broken pieces of your life back together again, even when it feels impossible, and the importance of community.

by Edel Coffey

€16.49

When everyone is looking in A killer can only hide in plain sight Twenty years ago, Eddie's career as a journalist was destroyed by the Juliet Fox case. Juliet was young and beautiful, born into the privileged world of the Manhattan elite. Pulled into their orbit by her investigation, Eddie discovered how far the rich and powerful are prepared to go when their way of life is threatened . . . Eddie has always known that the wrong man was made the scapegoat for Juliet's murder. So when a new luxury sky-rise is opened by Juliet's father, just metres from where her body was discovered two decades before, Eddie can't resist finding her way in, back into a world where dangerous people operate in the shadows, and anyone might kill to keep a secret safe. Ideal for readers who... enjoy investigative thrillers led by a determined journalist chasing an old case love rich-and-powerful Manhattan settings with privilege, corruption and cover-ups like cold cases, scapegoats, and the slow unravelling of long-buried secrets are drawn to claustrophobic, high-rise suspense where everyone is watching and no one is safe want a tense mystery built around reputation, influence, and what people will do to protect their world

by Carmel Harrington

€14.99

Ideal for readers who: Enjoy emotionally charged mysteries with long-buried secrets Will be gripped by the story of two abandoned sisters and a mother who vanished twenty-five years earlier Are drawn to Irish settings where old winter shadows still shape the present Want suspense with heart, strong feeling and family drama at its core From the bestselling author of The Stolen Child and The Lighthouse Secret comes a gripping new novel about two abandoned sisters, a missing mother, and a shocking twenty-five-year-old mystery. On a cold afternoon in December 1995, two small girls are found abandoned on a platform at Pearse Station in Dublin, Ireland. Twenty-five years later, investigative journalist Vega is determined to find out what happened to the so-called "Nowhere Girls." Where did their mother go? Why did no one come forward to claim them? And where are they now? Little does Vega know that her investigation will reveal much more than she bargained for... Praise for Carmel Harrington: "This complex novel requires faultless plotting, and Harrington pulls it off with consummate ease" — Sunday Times "One of the greatest twists I've ever read" — Catherine Ryan Howard "An addictive, immersive, incredibly poignant page-turner" — Andrea Mara "Clever, compelling and compulsive, a read-until-the-early-hours rollercoaster" — Amanda Geard "A compelling, extremely tender page-turner" — Adele Parks

by Patricia Scanlan

€9.49

Ideal for readers who: Love Irish family sagas anchored by enduring female friendships Enjoy Dublin settings where glamour and trouble coexist comfortably Are drawn to reunion stories shaped by secrets and second chances Want a generous, character-led read with warmth and drama The City Girls are back as Devlin Delaney’s iconic gym and spa prepares for a major anniversary celebration. What should be a polished occasion quickly becomes more complicated, with Devlin, Caroline and Maggie each carrying private pressures that refuse to stay tidily hidden. Patricia Scanlan writes these friendships with the confidence of long acquaintance, letting history, humour and family tension share the page. It is an easy fit for readers who like emotionally full Irish fiction with a strong sense of community and place.

by Sarah Corbett Lynch

€11.99

BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2025 - AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS A shocking true story of heartbreak and survival by Sarah Corbett Lynch, daughter of Jason Corbett - an Irish Times Number 1 bestseller and the subject of NETFLIX documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE. 'Honest and compelling' Sunday Independent 'Powerful, heartbreaking' Irish Times 'An enthralling read' Irish Daily Mail 'A powerful and poignant memoir that transforms loss into a legacy of love and hope' Katriona O'Sullivan, bestselling author of Poor 'This book is a must-read' Irish Independent At approximately 3.15 a.m. on 2 August 2015, eight-year-old Sarah Corbett Lynch was lifted from her bed by a police officer and carried downstairs, shielded from the chaos that had broken out in her North Carolina home. Hours passed before she learned that her beloved father Jason was dead. And the people who had killed him were Sarah's stepmother Molly Martens and her father Tom. In A Time for Truth, Sarah reveals the startling truth of life behind closed doors in her family's home, controlled by Molly - the only mother she had ever known. And Sarah describes the traumatic aftermath as she and her brother Jack fought for justice for their father from the safety of their loving new home with Jason's family in Ireland. A Time for Truth is a unique testimony of devastation, survival and hope, against the odds.

by Mary Lavin

€16.99

Mary Lavin is the great unsung voice of Irish fiction. Here are her very best, most electric stories: illuminating, moving, arrows in flight. 'This is a wonderful collection, and a reminder that Mary Lavin was - is - one of Ireland's greatest writers' Roddy Doyle Mary Lavin's stories feature ordinary people in the tight confines of ordinary life. From rural Ireland and the streets of Dublin they charm, irritate and intrigue in complicated brilliance, appearing to us with unique freshness. Good friendships, bad deeds, frustrations, missteps, hope and laughter are all found in captivating stories where real and astonishing things happen. Few women were so consistently published in the New Yorker and yet today Lavin's work is largely unpublished and overlooked. This collection re-establishes her as one of the most genius, irresistible and memorable voices of the last century. SELECTED AND INTRODUCED BY COLM TÓIBÍN 'She is, to come right out with it, magnificent' New York Times 'A feast of quiet humour and heartbreak' Emma Donoghue 'Mary Lavin's stories conjure sadness, profundity, hilarity and wildness out of thin air. They are simply masterful' Colin Barrett 'Mary Lavin's stories are a delight. They are delicate, but not too delicate to carry tragedy on one shoulder and comedy on the other' Sunday Times Ideal for readers who… want to discover (or rediscover) a major Irish writer whose work deserves a wider spotlight love short stories of “ordinary life” that reveal extraordinary emotional depth and surprise enjoy Irish settings—from rural communities to Dublin streets—rendered with sharp intimacy and wit are drawn to writing that balances quiet humour with heartbreak, hope, and moral complexity like curated collections with strong editorial framing and an introduction by a celebrated writer

by Anne Tiernan

€9.49

'An absorbing, propulsive novel' Irish Times The affair is over - so what does she have to lose? 'I was drawn in from the first page ... tender, raw and moving' Sinead Moriarty Juliet never planned to be the other woman. She was sure Rory would leave his annoyingly perfect wife for her. Then he died. So what is she supposed to do next? Erica's not sure who she is now that her husband Rory, keeper of her secrets, is dead. As she struggles to grieve a man it seems she never really knew, she forms an unlikely connection with someone from his past. Rory's childhood friend Maeve appears to have it all. But she's eager for an escape - from the pressures of her career, her exasperating family and her ailing mother - and finds herself tempted by the attention of an attractive stranger. As three women's lives collide, they must reconcile the realities of love, betrayal, and the limits of forgiveness. Because what does it truly mean to be 'good', anyway? 'Juliet, Maeve and Erica stole my heart ... I was hooked' Edel Coffey

by Nikita Gill

€10.99

'A vivid and imaginatively wrought divine world that is monstrous, magical and beautiful' JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Hera and Ariadne 'Wholly original, incandescent... This poem is pure magic' ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den trilogy 'A powerful reflection on magic, power, family and the consequences of war. I absolutely loved it' COSTANZA CASATI, bestselling author of Clytemnestra A propulsive, electrifying and enraging retelling in verse of the life of Greek goddess Hekate, child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft and necromancy, by internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill. Born into a world on fire, Godling Hekate has never known safety. After her parents find themselves on the losing side of the war between the ruling Titans and the new Olympian Gods, Hekate is taken by her mother Asteria to the Underworld, where Styx and Hades agree to raise her. Meanwhile, Asteria is pursued across the world by Zeus and Poseidon and, to escape their clutches, transforms herself into an island in a stormy sea. Orphaned and alone, Hekate grows up amongst the horrors and beauties of the Underworld, desperate to find her divine purpose and a sense of belonging in the land of the dead.  When she finally uncovers her powers and ascends to Goddess status, she realises that even the most powerful Olympians are terrified of her. But when immortal war breaks out again, threatening to destroy everything from Mount Olympus to the Underworld itself, the Goddess of witchcraft and necromancy is the only one who can bring the deadly conflict to an end...

by Ruth O'Leary

€15.99

NORA CUNNINGHAM is walking her dog on a Dublin beach one sunny morning when she receives a WhatsApp message that shatters her.   In London, FERN O’MALLEY is on her way to rehearsals at the Globe  Theatre when the same message shocks her to the core.   CLO KENNEDY is in the arms of her lover in New York City  when they both get the devastating message.   DANNY O’CONNOR – once the golden boy of their secondary school and a member of their sixth-year drama group – has died suddenly at forty-nine, in their hometown of Belmullet on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.   As the friends return to the west of Ireland for the week-long funeral and  memorial, old wounds are reopened and long-buried secrets rise to the  surface. Emotions run high as drama unfolds. What truths have they  been hiding from one another – and from themselves?   Set against a wild and rugged landscape, this gripping novel is a story  of friendship, betrayal and secrets that refuse to stay buried

by Kim Curran

€15.99

WITCHY, RADICAL RE-IMAGINING OF IRELAND'S MOST BELOVED SAINT AND GODDESS In a wild, ancient grove at the edge of winter, a desperate girl prays to the gods for her freedom. Born to a slave mother, sold in marriage to a brutal husband, none have ever listened to Brigid's prayers. But this time, a goddess answers, with a vision that will transform Brigid's path forever. Ireland lies on the precipice of change. The new Christian god is coming, a faith that Brigid can bend to her will, building a sisterhood and sanctuary for women with nowhere else to turn. As their numbers grow, so too do the rumours, of just what powers women can hold when they come together. But power, like a flame, consumes as it grows. As Brigid rises, challenging kings, defying bishops, soon she must reckon with what she herself has become. And as her enemies draw closer, eager to reclaim all she has taken from them, what, or who, will she sacrifice to hold on to her legacy? A radical reimagining of Ireland's most beloved saint, Brigid is the story of a woman who could never be caged - by men, by gods, or even by history itself. Praise for Kim Curran: ‘A stunning new voice’ - Patrick Ness ‘An astonishing talent’ - Kate Heartfield Praise for The Morrigan : ‘An epic tale of war and femininity ... a brilliant work of mythology, fantasy and history’ - Hannah Kaner ‘Beautifully fierce and unapologetically powerful’ - Rosie Hewlett ‘May be the most important book you will read this year’ - Lucy Holland

by Maggie O'Farrell

€17.99

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

by Roisín O'Donnell

€9.49

Ideal for readers who: Seek contemporary literary fiction with emotional urgency. Are drawn to stories of escape, control and the difficulty of starting over. Would value a novel grounded in Dublin, housing insecurity and family pressure. Prefer tense, compassionate character-led writing that stays with you. A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2025 A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK AN OBSERVER BEST DEBUT NOVELIST OF 2025 'Tense, forensically realistic and compulsively readable. A real achievement' SUNDAY TIMES 'Here is a novelist who has powerful news to tell, and an impressive range of narrative gifts with which to tell it' IRISH TIMES 'Should become essential reading for all. Nesting is a novel that truly matters' SUNDAY INDEPENDENT 'A moving portrait of life inside the housing system and the courage it takes to try to build a home in society's cracks' GUARDIAN An extraordinary and urgent debut by a prize-winning Irish writer, NESTING introduces an unforgettable new voice in fiction. On a bright spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything. Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, Ciara straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away. Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe. This was meant to be an escape. But with dwindling savings, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself adrift, facing a broken housing system and the voice of her own demons. As summer passes and winter closes in, she must navigate raising her children in a hotel room, searching for a new home and dealing with her husband Ryan's relentless campaign to get her to come back. Because leaving is one thing, but staying away is another. What will it take for Ciara to rebuild her life? Can she ever truly break away from Ryan's control - and what will be the cost? Tense, beautiful, and underpinned by an unassailable love, hope and resilience, this is the story of one woman's bid to start over. 'Brand-new, urgent and hugely satisfying' RODDY DOYLE 'As emotionally charged as it is brutally real. The writing is flawless. I was profoundly moved' ELAINE FEENEY 'Will make your blood boil and your heart soar. This is an important novel' CLAIRE KILROY 'Gorgeous, maddening, thrilling and compassionate' SHEILA ARMSTRONG 'One of the best and most important novels of our time. Perfectly brilliant and unputdownable' DONAL RYAN

by Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin

€10.99

What if you had escaped your devout family in Ireland to live your best queer life - then your brother became a candidate for sainthood? An unmissable, award-winning, moving and funny exploration of family, grief and queer identity. *SELECTED AS A RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE* *WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL PFD QUEER FICTION PRIZE* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE DISCOVERIES AWARD* *SHORTLISTED FOR TWO BOOKS ARE MY BAG AWARDS* *LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY PRIZE* Can you imagine it? I'd say to them. Can you imagine me there in the front row in Saint Peter's Square? The lesbian sister of a literal saint. Brought up in a devout household in Ireland, Jay is now living in London with her girlfriend, determined to live day to day and not think too much about either the future or the past. But when she learns that her beloved older brother, who died in a terrible accident, may be made into a Catholic saint, she realises she must at last confront her family, her childhood and herself . . . Inspired by the author's own devout upbringing, Ordinary Saints is a brilliant debut novel from a fresh, exciting new voice which asks - who gets to decide how we are remembered - and who we will become? *A BOOKSELLER PICK OF THE MONTH* 'Beautifully written and brilliant on grief, love and family expectations. Wonderful' Daily Mail 'A sparkling debut. Absolutely brilliant' Sara Cox 'Stunning. A fresh funny, honest portrayal of familial love. I adored it' Louise Nealon, international bestselling author of Snowflake 'Funny and deeply moving. I adored it' Chloe Michelle Howarth, author of Sunburn 'Mesmerising and original' Victoria MacKenzie, award-winning author of For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain

by Ruth Ennis

€9.49

When proud mermaid Muireann flees her climate-ravaged ocean in search of hope on land, she confronts human cruelty and body-shaming as she struggles to find her true home and voice. Caught between a dying ocean and a divided world, she must grapple between the sea that made her and the surface that might break her - in this stunning verse novel that reimagines The Little Mermaid. Muireann is a mermaid - fierce, curious and proud of the body that keeps her warm beneath the waves. But life in the ocean is becoming impossible. The merfolk are at war with the human ramifications of climate change: food is scarce, and her twin sister has been killed in a mass-fishing net. With her mother lost in grief and her world falling apart, Muireann longs to escape to the surface to find some answers. But the human world isn't the haven she hoped for. It's colder, crueller - and here, her large body is seen not as strength, but as something to be ashamed of. In this beautiful novel-in-verse, Muireann must find her voice and fight for where she belongs - whether that be beneath the waves, or above them.

by Emma Donoghue

€9.49

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Room and The Pull of the Stars, Emma Donoghue takes readers on a thrilling ride through a simmering turn-of-the-century Paris on the edge of a dazzling future. 'Ratchets up the pace until it's hurtling along as fast as the train itself' - Alice Winn, author of In Memoriam 'A zippy Agatha Christie-like thriller giving a taste of life in fin-de-siècle France' - The Guardian A woman determined to make her mark. A journey that will change everything. Paris, 1895. One morning, a young woman boards the Granville Express with a deadly plan. On the journey lives intertwine in explosive ways. There are the railway crew who have everything to lose, a little boy travelling alone for the first time, an elderly statesman with his fragile wife and a lonely artist far from home. The train speeds towards the City of Light and into a future that will change everything . . . 'An edge-of-your-seat historical thriller that I couldn't put down' - Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€9.49

'As good as suspense fiction gets' Washington Post No one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead. 56 DAYS AGO Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores. 35 DAYS AGO When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who - and what - he really is. TODAY Detectives arrive at Oliver's apartment to discover a decomposing body inside. Can they determine what really happened, or has lockdown created an opportunity for someone to commit the perfect crime? 'Terrific ... you won't want to stop reading until the end' Karin Slaughter

by Faith Hogan

€9.49

***Pre-order your copy of Faith Hogan's gripping and poignant new novel, The Sisters of Hope Square, now!*** 'This is an absolute beauty of a book. I loved everything about it - the richness and depth of the characters; the poignant, intricately woven story and the beautiful descriptions of the house and island. It is a book that will stay with me for a very long time' - Sally Page From the author of the ebook bestseller, The Bookshop Ladies, comes a brand new novel guaranteed to pull at your heartstrings as three women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast. Constance Macken, in her ninth decade, is looking back on a life filled with laughter and loss, tragedy and triumph, but knows it is time to right the wrongs from her past that have always haunted her. Heather Banks arrives on the island to bury her mother. Already adrift with her business sold and her divorce finalised this may be the perfect opportunity to change the course of her future. Ros Stokes has managed to slip into the perfect job, the perfect cottage and friends that feel like family. However, when the stitches of her life begin to unravel, she must find a way to hold onto the things that have become most dear to her and let go of what holds her back. Now, in a faded art deco house near the ocean's end, these women must come together to save the house they love, and each other, because they might have run from their troubles but only time will tell if they can overcome their past. 'Another brilliant novel by one of my favourite authors - prepare to get lost in this beautiful story, masterfully told' - Amanda Prowse 'So wonderfully life affirming... I always wish I could live in Faith's books' Dinah Jefferies *** Readers LOVE The Women at Ocean's End: 'Simply perfection' 5-star NetGalley review 'A beautiful story which grabbed me right away... this was like a breath of fresh air' 5-star NetGalley review 'Intriguing and poignant, charming and enthralling' 5-star NetGalley review 'Faith Hogan is an auto-buy author for me - I've loved everything she's written and this is no exception... it may even be her best book yet!' 5-star NetGalley review 'A truly touching read for anyone who enjoys deeply emotional stories set against a beautifully evocative backdrop' 5-star NetGalley review

by Niamh Hargan

€14.99

From London to Los Angeles, Berlin and Tokyo, Nothing Good Happens After 2 a.m. is a story of friendship, ambition, creativity - and something more. Behind the unmarked door of Love and Death, a tiny speakeasy in East London, Robbie Saunders and El Tippett are cocktail-making stars on the rise. As London's bar scene explodes around them, Robbie and El circle each other, connected by passion and competitive spirit. From Hackney to Soho in the small hours, as the city transforms itself, nothing - and no one - has ever felt so alive. But when it all comes crashing down, something indefinable keeps drawing Robbie and El back into each other's orbit. Over the years that follow, in bars around the world, one unexpected, ill-advised, and utterly glorious late night after another, can they put aside professional betrayals to build something brand new? 'A dream of a book - a beautiful and unusual love story, but also an exploration of what truly matters in life. Niamh Hargan writes with humour, insight and absolute mastery of a narrative that stretches over decades but races along. Like a late-night cocktail, this book was a joyful delight from start to finish' Jane Casey

by Tanya Sweeney

€14.99

Ideal for readers who: Love psychological thrillers about obsession slipping into delusion. Are drawn to stalker narratives built around celebrity fantasy and fixation. Want London-to-Canada pursuit, online fandom and a dangerous unraveling. Like dark, addictive reads that turn cringe, suspense and menace into momentum. Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she’s never felt before. She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn’t long before she’s joined Ted’s fan site online where her and the ‘Tedettes’ stalk his every move. When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada. After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together – he just needs a little bit of persuading. Esther is Now Following You is an irresistible debut novel about obsession and celebrity fandom.

by Patricia Gibney

€15.49

She kissed her daughter, turned out the light and entered her own room. Too late to run, she stood frozen as a figure stepped out from behind the door and a hand covered her mouth. Fear was a bomb in her chest ready to explode. Her children. They'd already lost their daddy; they couldn't lose her too. When young widow Éilis disappears in the middle of the night, it is a chilling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Since her husband's death, Éilis is all her children have, and Lottie is terrified for the mother's safety. Then Éilis's body is found wrapped in an unfamiliar yellow dress, and Lottie's fears are confirmed. Desperate for answers, Lottie discovers that Éilis was a member of a support group for widows. And when Jennifer, a friend of Éilis's from the group, is found on a rubbish heap, Lottie vows to get justice. Lottie learns that Jennifer had lived a reclusive life since her husband died, emerging only for group meetings. But when Lottie questions the other women about Jennifer they fall silent. Lottie knows the widows are hiding something. Can she uncover the truth? If you love Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine, you'll be hooked by this heart-stopping thriller from Patricia Gibney. Three Widows will have you gripped until the very last page. 'Patricia Gibney has never let me down. If you want a thrilling no holds barred read then this is for you.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A compelling and fast paced read that had me gripped right from the very start and unable to put it down. It was twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal for readers who… love dark, twisty police procedurals with a relentless sense of danger enjoy investigations where a tight-knit group is hiding secrets—and silence is its own clue want emotionally charged stakes, especially when children and family are at the heart of the case like page-turning thrillers with vivid crime scenes and escalating tension are fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni, and Rachel Caine-style suspense

by Sam Blake

€14.99

Ideal for readers who: Read psychological thrillers with stalking and shifting trust at the centre Are gripped by the story of an Irish estate agent targeted in London Enjoy urban settings where ordinary routines turn suddenly threatening Want a tense, fast-moving read that keeps you guessing YOU THINK YOU'RE SAFE. BUT SOMEBODY's WATCHING... Irish estate agent Rosie Kinsella loves her job selling high-end properties in London. But when she's targeted by a mysterious stalker her amazing life is turned upside down. Who is 'Michael', and why does he seem to think he and Rosie are in relationship? How does he know where she lives and where she works? And how has he managed to take photos inside her house? Rosie's colleagues and friends rally round to protect her. But who can she really trust?

by Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen

€16.99

Special Eason edition with sprayed edges They said they’d never let a man get in the way of their friendship... Laura and Dee haven’t spoken since the day they buried a body together. It was supposed to be the best summer of their lives. A break from university, from parents, from wasting their time on Irish boys with farmer’s tans. They’d imagined flirting with Ryan Phillippe on a New York rooftop. Instead, with summer jobs waitressing at a country club on Long Island, pickings are slim. Mikey is a bully. Marco is off limits. Jose is angry. Mr Haight is a sleaze. Josh is too keen. And Other Josh… he’s something else entirely. It’s a miracle only one of them ends up dead. Dee is pretty sure she didn’t mean to kill him. Laura, to her credit, never asked. Not until she sends an email, out of the blue, more than twenty years later. It’s finally time to mend the biggest heartbreak of that summer; Laura wants her best friend back. A hilarious and heartfelt story about friendship, young women and bad men. Sarah Breen and Emer McLysaght bring their trademark Aisling humour in this completely new direction. Noughties nostalgia and a dead body, it’s the novel you didn’t know you needed.  

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€16.99

If these walls could talk, they’d scream… When Ellie moves into 1 Delaney Row, all she has to her name is the house, a small suitcase and the terrible secrets she’s desperate to keep. But what she doesn’t know is that her new home is already hiding someone else’s secrets – and the people determined to keep them are watching her. When a grim discovery prompts Ellie to find out more about the house’s past, she unwittingly puts herself on a deadly collision course not just with her new home’s history, but with her own as well… Inspired by so-called ‘stigmatised properties’ – houses with dark and violent pasts – Buyer Beware is an intricate puzzle-box of a thriller with a pulsing emotional heart, from an author at the very top of her game.

by Liz Nugent

€14.99

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

by Doireann Ní Ghríofa

€16.99

From the author of A Ghost in the Throat, an unforgettable book - both history and ghost story - that will leave you gasping by its final page. In the city of Cork, a derelict Victorian mental hospital is being converted into modern apartments. One passerby has always flinched as she passes the place. Had her birth occurred in another decade, she too might have lived within those walls. Now, she notices a sign: FOR SALE. It is the first of many signs. Following them, she finds herself drawn into an irresistible river of forgotten voices, those of the women who knew this place best: insistent, vivid and true. They murmur from archives and old records; they whisper from stairwells and walls. Among them – and in one figure in particular -- she may find meaning, solace, rage; her own salvation, perhaps, or her own vanishing? A work of sublime intensity and tenderness, Said the Dead breaks the boundaries between worlds -- past and present, imagined and real -- to make something lasting and new: an experience full of danger, full of love and full of truth.

by Catherine Walsh

€9.49

One writer, one editor, one hot summer... A romance for the books? Ciara Sheridan's father has left her with three things: a sprawling and distinctly ramshackle estate on the Irish coast, the outline for the finale to his bestselling epic fantasy series that he wanted her to finish - and writer's block. Enter Sam Avery: Frank-Sheridan-fanboy and hotshot editor, sent from the New York publishing house direct to her doorstep - against Ciara's wishes and red pen at the ready. With the deadline looming, Ciara and Sam have just a few weeks to stop bickering, write this novel and secure Frank's legacy. But as the summer heats up, so too does the tension between them. Will their own love story be the plot twist neither of them see coming? Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy with a VERY HOT twist - the brand-new book from bestselling Kindle chart sensation and Irish author, Catherine Walsh.

by Louise Nealon

€15.99

For Niamh Ryan, the Foleys are family. Her childhood flew by on their farm, playing with her best friend Peter and his sister Kate - all the while being doted on by their mother Helen and coached by their father Liam, a legendary former hurling player. Now, following a distressing series of events, the family ties are strained. Niamh receives drunken phone calls and messages from Peter who can't understand what derailed their burgeoning relationship three years ago. Meanwhile, Helen Foley is trying her best to escape her life by checking into guesthouses under the names of women she went to school with. In her life in Belfast, Kate is attempting to hold down a job and a relationship while carrying the weight of the family's secrets, and feeling like she is the one to blame. As a family wedding looms, and the women find themselves face to face, the knotty love that still binds Niamh, Helen and Kate might just bring them back together again. Told through the perspectives of three very different women, Everything That Is Beautiful unfolds the story of one complicated family in startlingly honest prose. By turns funny and deeply moving, and with unmatched emotional intelligence, this is an unforgettable story of love and family, heartbreak and hope - and who we might become after we pick up the pieces.

by Jan Carson

€15.99

From the award-winning author of The Raptures and The Fire Starters, a stunning, imaginative novel about a community living on a small group of islands. Sometimes a utopia is not all that it seems... In Few & Far Between, award-winning writer Jan Carson, imagines an alternative version of Northern Ireland’s recent past. A prime minister with a mad plan to create a new county. An archipelago of haunted islands. A community seeking refuge from the Troubles. The perfect place to escape to – or so it appears. It’s summer 2017 and the last few residents of the Lough Neagh Archipelago are facing imminent eviction. The flood planned to combat a devastating algae outbreak will submerge their homes, forcing them back to the Mainland for the first time in fifty years. How will they cope with modern life? Will the Ark give up its secrets before it sinks? Can they leave the past behind?

by Lucy Kennedy

€14.99

Five old friends catch up on a sun holiday together - what could possibly go right? Five girls met on the first day of secondary school and have been very best friends ever since. They vowed to always find time for each other. For the last twenty-two years, no matter what and despite leading very different lives, they go on a week's holiday together to relax and exchange gossip. This year the girls are going to Portugal. But what dramas await? As they open up about their relationships, careers and "women's issues", will there be scandals, sexy shenanigans and shocking revelations? Because anything is possible for the middle-aged, perimenopausal and thirsty messers that are the Mini Breakers.

by Lucy Foley

€15.99

The brand new Miss Marple novel from Lucy Foley, the No.1 bestselling author of The Guest List and The Midnight Feast. High in the Swiss Alps, with glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, the Grand Alpine Hotel draws guests from far and wide. The notorious actress The high-flying politician The reserved political wife The reckless friend The shrewd doctor But when a guest enters a gondola alive, only to be found dead at the top of the mountain, it’s clear there’s a killer in their midst. As dark histories simmer, and old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice, someone watches on from the shadows. An unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple. She suspects everyone in the hotel, and she’s right to. For it isn’t just a question of who has a motive, but who’s next… Arriving 50 years after Agatha Christie’s last MISS MARPLE novel was published, Lucy Foley's Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is a landmark event.

by Cecelia Ahern

€15.99

Sometimes the key is letting go… It seems like everyone is breaking up. Everyone, that is, except Melody. She’s already decided love just isn't for her. Then all the lovers’ padlocks are removed from a beautiful Dublin bridge, and people start splitting up. Melody is intrigued enough to investigate for her podcast. And when she – quite literally – collides with the man responsible, sparks fly. Die-hard romantic Al has not only sworn off love after a messy break-up. He’s also convinced the love locks had to go. Can the two of them get to the bottom of the mystery? And, in the middle of solving everyone else’s heartbreak, could they unlock their own?

by Ciara Mageean

€21.99

Few Irish track athletes are as universally loved as Ciara Mageean, who has remained endearingly down-to-earth, candid and optimistic despite the dramatic twists and turns of her world-class career. In 2024 she finally won a European title, crossing the line to secure that gold medal in a moment of pure euphoria. Two months later, at the peak of her power, an excruciating injury derailed her once again, forcing an eleventh-hour withdrawal from the Paris Olympics. In the City of Love she went, overnight, from competitor to heartbroken tourist. Nothing, she thought, will ever be as bad as this … and then she got the worst news of her life. My Greatest Race is a sports memoir like no other, a devastating contrast between the elite athlete road that so few get to travel and the all-too-familiar cancer journey that so many do. Ideal for readers who… follow Irish athletics and want an intimate, behind-the-scenes account of life at the top level love sports memoirs that go beyond medals to reveal the emotional reality of setbacks and survival have faced cancer personally, through family, or as a caregiver—and want an honest, humane story are drawn to resilience narratives rooted in candour, optimism, and hard-earned perspective want an unforgettable true story where ambition, identity, and health collide

by Marie Gleeson

€19.99

‘The one thing you can’t fully control in a ship is the water all around you, so part of your plan is always reading and analysing the currents and the tides. You have a clear image in your head of how you think the ship will perform in the prevailing conditions. But this time something isn't going the way we had planned it …’ As a farmer’s daughter in the country’s largest landlocked county, Marie Gleeson’s unusual career choice took her into uncharted waters. Working her way up from gruelling bootcamp training to leading a drug interdiction operation seizing €700 million of cocaine from a yacht off the Kerry coast, she was a leader among men and rose to every challenge. Developing a love of the sea, Marie learned that to be at one with it required agility, and a willingness to change, to go with the wind – not against it. These lessons prepared her for operating without a life raft when her personal life threw her the greatest challenge of all. Be Like the Sea is the inspiring story of what happens when we overcome our own self-imposed physical, mental and emotional limitations, and a blueprint for charting our own unique path in life.

by Vicki Notaro

€15.99

Three friends at life-changing crossroads . . . Matilda: Living the dream: presenting breakfast TV in Dublin and married to a man with a mega media career in the UK. But when she turns up in their London flat to surprise him for his birthday, it’s she who gets the surprise – a bad one. Sadie: In the business she always loved – journalism – but it’s dying on its feet. Meanwhile her house is falling apart, her romantic life is just as ramshackle and nasty flashbacks to her past are becoming more than just a nuisance. Jess: The one who was sorted early - married a lovely man, had two gorgeous babies. But with a distant husband and teenage twins who think she’s tragic, nothing she believed about herself makes sense any more. Matilda, Sadie and Jess take off to Donegal to do some serious soul-searching. But maybe the answers to their problems lie closer to home? Anywhere But Here is a warm, hilarious and page-turning novel about finding out what makes you happy when you thought you had it all figured out.

by Caroline Foran

€17.99

In her most practical and personal book yet, bestselling author Caroline Foran offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap for moving in the right direction through anxiety – without skipping the essential foundations that make recovery stick. Part prescriptive guide, part conversation with her past self, this book is designed for anyone struggling with anxiety and feeling worn out by taking the wrong turns. With warmth, wit and signature no-nonsense clarity, Caroline walks readers through 10 powerful, constructive ‘stops’ on the road out of anxiety – from calming your nervous system, reframing your perception of anxiety and making necessary understanding your triggers to making lifestyle shifts and learning the long-haul tools that actually work. You won’t be told to ‘just breathe’. You won’t feel pressure to simply ‘think’ your way out of anxiety. You’ll also find stories, turning points and real talk from someone who’s been there, along with plenty of expert input. There are no quick fixes here. But there is a path forward, and overcoming the kind of anxiety that’s ‘always there’ is possible. This book takes anxiety out of the driver’s seat and put you back in it. Ideal for readers who… want a practical, step-by-step approach to anxiety that focuses on lasting change, not quick fixes feel stuck in loops of worry and are tired of advice that tells you to “just breathe” or “think positive” need help identifying triggers, calming the nervous system, and building long-haul tools that actually work like warm, witty, no-nonsense guidance grounded in lived experience and expert input want to feel back in control—putting yourself, not anxiety, in the driver’s seat

by Ana Kinsella

€16.99

You could probably run cities on the energy generated between directors like him and actresses like her. When Frida Slattery and John Reddan meet in a Dublin pub in 2006, neither can imagine how they will come to shape and define each other’s lives? Frida is struggling to launch her acting career, while John is already gaining a name for himself as a director. From the first they see in each other potential and the chance to create work that matters, though the lines between collaboration and exploitation, friendship and desire will prove dangerously slippery. With the financial crisis looming, the next 15 years takes them from Dublin to London, New York and LA, and through success and disappointment, joy and heartbreak. Their connection is tested and stretched to the point of rupture, but something remains that outlasts their work and the shifting perceptions of the period. FRIDA SLATTERY AS HERSELF is an epic and unforgettable story of love, ambition and two people coming of age, together and apart.

by Mary Ryan

€17.99

Renowned endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan is back with a comprehensive guide to all you need to know about period health, from the science behind menstruation to practical advice on managing your cycle. Explore the biology of bleeding, the hormonal changes that shape your body and mind, and what constitutes a healthy menstrual cycle. You’ll find advice on navigating common menstrual challenges, including PMS, irregular periods, and conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. With a focus on empowering women to be experts in their own health, Dr Ryan looks at crucial topics such as fertility, mood and mental health throughout your cycle, as well as the impact of diet, exercise and stress. She also addresses the transition to perimenopause and menopause, offering insights on maintaining physical and mental well-being throughout the life stages. Despite recent improvements, many women still struggle to get the support they need with their menstrual health. This book addresses common misconceptions and offers a vital resource to understanding your body and embracing period health as an essential part of well-being.

by Ellen Coyne

€18.99

From the outside, Irish dancing seems like a wholesome world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork and groomed hair. The sport and art form, made world-famous by the smash hit Riverdance, is an instantly recognisable part of Irish culture. But when we pull back the curtain, we discover that Irish dancing also has a dark side … Following a whistle-blower email, journalist Ellen Coyne found herself plunged into the cut-throat side of competitive Irish dancing. What Ellen discovered, and reveals in extensive and explosive detail, is that the picture-perfect world of Irish dancing has operated for years within a toxic environment of bitter rivalries, allegations of competition fixing accusations and even more serious rumours that swirl around some of the most high-profile dancing competitions in the world. From feis fixing to false allegations, why are the dancehalls across this island such a hotbed for malicious conspiracy? And what next for a world steeped in tradition and global success yet mired in controversy?

by Louise O'Neill

€15.99

2002. Twin sisters Madeline and Chelsea Stone are joint stars of the AtomicKids sitcom Double Trouble, but everyone knows it’s Maddie who shines most brightly. Until Chelsea beats her sister out for the role of a lifetime and is catapulted into the spotlight. And just as Chelsea’s star reaches impossible new heights, Maddie disappears. 2025. Chelsea Stone retired from acting after her sister’s disappearance – but living life under the radar is easier said than done when you’re the most famous woman of your generation. When a storage locker is found containing heart-breaking truths about the year Maddie went missing, Chelsea feels a flicker of hope for the first time in twenty years. This is her chance to discover what really happened to her twin, but to follow the trail she’ll have to face the past and step back into the spotlight . . .

by Sarah Rees Brennan

€11.99

*****THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER***** 'The fantasy novel that every fantasy reader has been waiting for' Jay Kristoff 'Long Live Evil is a glorious, swoon-worthy villain romance. What a delicious read' Tasha Suri A TALE FOR ANYONE WHO'S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN... When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books. Dying, she seizes a second chance at living: a magical bargain that lets her enter the world of her favourite fantasy series. She wakes in a castle on the edge of a hellish chasm, in a kingdom on the brink of war. Home to dangerous monsters, scheming courtiers and her favourite fictional character: the Once and Forever Emperor. He's impossibly alluring, as only fiction can be. And in this fantasy world, she discovers she's not the heroine, but the villainess in the Emperor's tale. So be it. The wicked are better dressed, with better one-liners, even if they're doomed to bad ends. She assembles the wildly disparate villains of the story under her evil leadership, plotting to change their fate. But as the body count rises and the Emperor's fury increases, it seems Rae and her allies may not survive to see the final page. This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain's shoes, for an adventure that is both 'brilliant' (Holly Black) and 'supremely satisfying' (Leigh Bardugo). Expect a rogue's gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a charmingly homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation. ***** 'Audacious, and supremely satisfying, Long Live Evil is the chosen one we've been waiting for. It succeeds as both a brilliant meditation on the pleasures and perils of fiction, and a sweeping, romantic adventure in its own right. Get ready to laugh out loud, cry in public, and cheer on the villains as Brennan smashes through tropes with witty, wild glee in this delicious, subversive treat of a book' Leigh Bardugo 'The compulsion Brennan casts over her readers is unholy. Not only could I not put Long Live Evil down, I barely remembered to blink. It was so immersive that when I finished I put my face in my pillow and screamed in actual devastation at being kicked out of the story. Utterly magical' Shelley Parker-Chan 'Sarah Rees Brennan's charms are unmatched. Her books makes you feel as if you're in on the joke and always invited on the most fantastic and romantic adventure' Rainbow Rowell 'Long Live Evil is the huge-hearted and whip-smart epic fantasy of my dreams. I went in laughing and came out crying, and so will you. I'm obsessed' Alix E. Harrow 'Brennan's brilliant Long Live Evil harnesses clever banter, delightful turns of phrase, and epic worldbuilding in the service of exploring the nature of stories and the freedom that comes with embracing being named a villain - and maybe actually becoming one. Most of all, it introduces us to Rae, who uses her quick-thinking, loyalty, and ferocity to sidestep (and do the occasional musical number around) doom' Holly Black 'Utterly brilliant. I can't stop thinking about Long Live Evil, which has rocketed to the top of my list of all time favourite fantasy novels. Pick this up immediately, Brennan will take everything you think you know about fantasy and turn it on its head' C.S. Pacat 'A wild joyride . . . surprisingly poignant but also made me laugh until people looked at me on the train' Everina Maxwell 'Brennan is one of the sharpest fantasy authors writing today, and Long Live Evil layers laugh-out-loud comedy and swoony romance over an emotional core of powerful anger and loss. I loved it' Emily Tesh 'Laugh out loud, heartfelt and searing in the same breath. Simultaneously a send-up and a tribute to the tropes, fandom and power of fantasy, Long Live Evil is a romp that leaves you asking: are we all the villains in someone else's narrative?' Eliza Chan 'A defiant shout of a book, so entertaining and funny that you almost don't notice its devastating, razor-sharp heart until it's smiling sweetly into your face while it withdraws the knife' Freya Marske 'Brennen has gifted us with a romp of a book that honours the epic tropes we all secretly (or not so secretly) love. Long Live Evil is perfect for savvy readers who know that the villain is always the best character' Megan Bannen 'Long Live Evil is truly one of the most inventive fantasy books I've ever read. I can't decide what I liked best: the witty banter, the genuinely laugh-out-loud moments, or the clever wordplay. The good news is that I don't have to pick, and it all worked together seamlessly. If you're looking for a fresh voice in fantasy that twists your favourite tropes into new brand-new favourites, then run, don't walk to your nearest bookstore. Long live evil, indeed' Nisha J. Tuli *A No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, as reported in the hardback fiction charts on Sunday 25th August 2024.

by Sarah Rees Brennan

€17.99

THE EMPEROR IS HERE. AND SHE MADE HIM WORSE. Rae is a fantasy reader who's been transported to her favourite fictional world of swords and sorcery, castles and monsters. Playing the villainess, she thought she could change the narrative, but this version of the plot is far more deadly than the one she knew. Her friends are on the run: the Cobra shelters in an eerie manor haunted by dark secrets, while Emer and Lia stoke a revolution in the gutters. Undead armies roam the kingdom, raiders camp at the city gates, and the all-powerful Emperor - Rae's favourite character ever, now possibly the greatest monster in the land - wants her to be his evil queen. Romantic in fiction, complicated in reality. What's a villainess to do? Time for wicked bargains and fake engagements, in a fantasy where the most dangerous thing you can do is believe in someone. All Hail Chaos is Sarah Rees Brennan's wicked, unmissable sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Long Live Evil ( 'delicious, subversive' Leigh Bardugo).

by Nicola Tallant

€16.99

Ideal for readers who: Read true crime with a strong focus on coercive control and abuse. Want a case that reveals how a death first judged differently was finally understood. Are interested in contemporary Irish investigations and the realities behind them. Prefer serious, hard-hitting nonfiction that stays clear-eyed and unsensational. The horrifying story of Jonathan Cresswell and the rape and murder of 21 year old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Cresswell's crime was uncovered Jonathan Cresswell was a dangerous and violent man, particularly to women. He manipulated his many girlfriends using coercive control and physically assaulted them if they didn't do as he wished.

by Geraldine Osborne

€19.99

In 1989, Irish doctor Geraldine Osborne, her artist husband Danny, and their three young children-ages five, two, and one-embarked on an extraordinary adventure: to spend a year living in one of the most isolated parts of the world, the tiny Inuit settlement of Grise Fiord, over a thousand kilometres above the Arctic Circle. Danny wasn't a stranger to Arctic extremes. In 1981, he took part in the first Irish Arctic Expedition. But his urge to reconnect with the Arctic never left-and in 1989, he convinced Geraldine to pack up their young family to spend the dark winter at temperatures below -40 °C living in this northernmost community of Canada while training their dog team and preparing for a perilous dog-sledge journey across the frozen sea to retrace the route of the last Inuit migration to Greenland in the following spring. Written with warmth, humour, and unflinching honesty, Somewhere Cold explores their remarkable year in the High Arctic as Geraldine balances maternal instincts to protect her children from hazards with the desire to embrace this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Along the way, they form deep connections with the local Inuit community, who share their traditional knowledge, country food, and exceptional resilience.  A compelling blend of travel narrative, family memoir and cultural observation, richly illustrated with photographs, Somewhere Cold is about pushing boundaries, embracing the unknown and discovering that sometimes the most valuable lessons come from unexpected places. Insights into contemporary Nunavut life have recently hit the headlines via the Netflix Show North of North, and Somewhere Cold portrays an equally engaging period when Inuit life was still in transition.

by Lucinda Riley

€14.49

Ideal for readers who: Love sweeping romance shadowed by fame, secrets and loss. Are drawn to stories where an old disappearance pulls the past into the present. Would move between West Cork, 1960s London and Wembley with equal pleasure. Prefer emotional page-turners with glamour, music and real jeopardy. The Last Love Song is a compelling story of love and devastating loss set on the rural west coast of Ireland and in glamourous 1960s London, from the internationally bestselling author of The Seven Sisters series, Lucinda Riley. Sorcha O'Donovan dreams of an exciting life beyond the West Cork coastline where she has grown up. When she encounters the town's strikingly handsome outcast, struggling musician Con Daly, her days will never be the same. When Con strikes gold with rock band The Fishermen in London, he and Sorcha look set for a rosy future. But their lives change beyond recognition as the dark side of fame rears its head. Death threats follow Con around, and devastating secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything he has worked for. Twenty years later, The Fishermen agree to re-form for the massive Music for Life charity concert at Wembley Stadium. But Con Daly, heartthrob and spokesman for a generation, has been missing for over a decade. There's only one person who can find out what happened, who has access to the lives, loves and careers of all concerned as The Fishermen rose to worldwide fame. Only one person who knows how vital it is to uncover the truth, because should Con Daly reappear before the facts emerge, then history could repeat itself with even more tragic consequences. Lucinda Riley wrote The Last Love Song as Lucinda Edmonds, now reworked and revived by Harry Whittaker, Lucinda's son and co-author of Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt.

by Louise Kennedy

€9.49

**NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES - STREAMING ON CHANNEL 4** THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER (The Times), SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2023 'Intense, unflinchingly honest, it broke my heart a million times' MARIAN KEYES '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. Now a major TV series starring Lola Petticrew, Tom Cullen and Gillian Anderson, 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*

by Sally Rooney

€8.99

AN IRISH TIMES TOP 100 IRISH BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY 'The literary phenomenon of the decade.' Guardian 'The book that defined a generation.' Stylist 'A Tube stop-missing, escalator-reading tale.' Evening Standard 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. 'Tender and devastating.' Guardian 'A book to cancel plans for.' Grazia 'A classic coming-of-age love story.' Vogue Readers love Normal People: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An emotional rollercoaster from cover to cover.' Claire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It will stay with me for a long time.' Linny ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The hype is entirely justified.' Caitlin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is a book to cherish, to keep and be thankful for.' Celestine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A masterpiece, pure and simple.' Jamie Sally Rooney's book 'Normal People' was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2018-12-24

by Sally Rooney

€9.49

THE SUNDAY TIMES AND GLOBAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER WINNER OF NOVEL OF THE YEAR AT THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD ACROSS ALL FABER EDITIONS '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? Readers love Beautiful World, Where Are You: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have rarely felt so connected to a novel . beautiful and enduring.' Anon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It is remarkable to read a book and feel so reflected in the pages.' Kat ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I devoured it. You experience the characters' lives as though you are there.' Anon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was ready to start reading again immediately after I finished.' Anon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sally Rooney makes the everyday fascinating and sensual.' Em Sally Rooney's book Beautiful World, Where Are You was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 11-09-2021

by Sally Rooney

€9.49

'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.

by Claire Keegan

€8.99

Ideal for readers who: Read Irish literary fiction that says a great deal in a small space. Are moved by stories in which one quiet act of witness changes everything. Would be drawn to a small town, a convent and Christmas 1985 in Ireland. Prefer spare, exacting novels that linger long after the last page. In a small Irish town, just before Christmas 1985, Bill Furlong is a hardworking coal-merchant with a good reputation and a devoted family. He is also the son of a teenage mother who never married. When a young woman in the convent where Bill delivers coal confronts him with a quiet plea for help, he finds himself unable to ignore the truth he sees unfolding. Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism and empathy from one of Ireland’s most acclaimed writers. Short-listed for the Booker Prize and winner of the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction.

by Claire Keegan

€9.49

From the author of the Booker-shortlisted Small Things Like These, a heartbreaking, haunting story of childhood, loss and love by one of Ireland's most acclaimed writers. AN IRISH TIMES TOP 100 BEST IRISH BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY WINNER OF THE DAVY BYRNES IRISH WRITING AWARD 'A real jewel.' Irish Independent 'A small miracle.' Sunday Times 'A thing of finely honed beauty.' Guardian 'As good as Chekhov.' David Mitchell It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm, not knowing when she will return home. In the strangers' house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom in their care. But in a house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers how fragile her idyll is. -------- Readers love Foster: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'To say this story is exceptional doesn't adequately describe it. If there were 10 stars to award this would deserve every one. Claire Keegan has a wonderful talent at storytelling.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Foster is beautifully and confidently written, the prose is evocative, poignant and moving, with wonderfully atmospheric imagery ... Claire Keegan is an incredible storyteller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I've read books four times the length that didn't have near as much depth. There are so many layers to the writing and this is close to perfection.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is another literary diamond packed full of emotional charge, depth, poignancy and wonder. This novella is a thing of pure beauty and I urge you to read it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I rarely cry when reading a book but I wept ... Read it everyone. It will stay with you forever.'

by Eunice Power

€22.99

Ideal for readers who: Take pleasure in Irish cooking rooted in comfort and connection. Like cookbooks that celebrate everyday family life as much as recipes. Would enjoy dishes shaped by the warmth and rhythm of the kitchen table. Prefer approachable food writing that feels generous, practical and inviting. The kitchen table is at the centre of Irish life - a place we gather in good times and bad, to find comfort, nourishment and good conversation. Eunice Power's My Irish Kitchen Table is a celebration of that space, and the role of food in it. From easy fruit crumbles to relaxed midweek meals, and ceremonial family feasts for that special occasion, these recipes reflect the rhythms of real life. Whether it's the first rhubarb cake of spring, a bowl of homemade soup on a busy workday, a loaf of bread baked for a friend or brunch shared with a crowd, Eunice's dishes give the home cook confidence, expand their repertoire and bring new energy into everyday cooking. My Irish Kitchen Table is the reliable kitchen ally you'll turn to for years to come.

by Katriona O'Sullivan

€10.99

Ideal for readers who: Read memoirs about poverty, education and social mobility in Ireland. Are interested in how small acts of support can change a life. Would value a firsthand story shaped by homelessness, young motherhood and academia. Prefer powerful, compassionate non-fiction that stays with you. EASON FAVOURITE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 The No. 1 Bestseller, Biography of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2023 The Last Word Listeners' Choice Award, Irish Book Awards 2023 "One of the best [books] I have read about the complexities of poverty... one of the most remarkable people you will ever meet" – Guardian Like young girls everywhere, Katriona O'Sullivan grew up bright, enthusiastic, and curious. But she was also surrounded by abject poverty and chaos, and after becoming pregnant and homeless at 15, she spent five years barely surviving. Today, Katriona is an award-winning academic whose work explores barriers to education for girls like her. In Poor by Katriona O'Sullivan, she shares what set her on this unexpected path: the mentors and supporters who truly saw her. Teachers who showed her how to wash in the school toilets or visited her home to convince her to sit at least one GCSE exam. A community worker who encouraged her to apply for training schemes. A friend who introduced her to Trinity College’s access program while she was a cleaner. Simple acts that helped her turn her life around. Told with warmth, clarity, and compassion—for her parents, her younger self, and others—Poor is both a powerful personal testimony and an impassioned plea for the future of our children. Praise for Poor and Katriona O’Sullivan: "Powerful—Katriona is a legend." —Barry Keoghan "Raw, passionate, and resolutely honest—I’ll never forget it." —Annie Mac "Full of insight... so important." —Fi Glover, Times Radio "I read Poor in one sitting. It’s compelling, moving, uplifting, brave, heroic." —Nuala McGovern, Woman’s Hour, BBC Radio Four "Moving, funny, brave, and original—absolutely incredible." —Róisín Ingle, Irish Times Women’s Podcast "One of the books of the year." —Patrick Kielty, Late Late Show, RTÉ One "One of the most important books I have ever read—a beautiful story of determination despite the odds." —Lynn Ruane, Irish Times "Fearless, funny, and searingly honest." —Adil Ray OBE "Raw and remarkable." —Irish Independent "A book of empowerment and hope." —Patricia Scanlan "Remarkable... a vivid retelling of Katriona flourishing, despite her beginnings." —BBC News West Midlands

by Katriona O'Sullivan

€17.99

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

by Martina Murphy

€15.99

Ideal for readers who: Follow Irish police procedurals with sharp character tension Are gripped by a brutal killing and a manhunt unfolding on Achill Enjoy crime fiction rooted in Ireland, with local feuds and wider pressures Want a tense, fast-moving read with twists and emotional stakes You will not know the day, or the hour, but I am coming for you... When DS Lucy Golden discovers an abandoned car showing signs of a recent and bloody escape, the race is on to find the injured occupant, who must be somewhere close by on the Irish island of Achill. But when an anoymous threatening note is found in a pool of blood, the search team is briefed to look for a body, rather than a survivor. Once the victim is revealed as a retired police officer, Lucy and her team are on edge... was the brutal killing an act of personal revenge? Or is the killer making a statement against the wider Gardaì? Tensions rise as bizarre clues, conflicting witness testimony, viral videos and family feuds send Lucy and her partner Detective Dan Brown across Ireland on the hunt for a vicious murderer. They're feeling the pressure at work and at home... Lucy's son Luc is in a stormy relationship with a wannabe social media influencer, Dan's mother-in-law is conducting a steamy affair under his roof, and Lucy fears that a recent case that got a little too personal could be the cause of her boss DI William's noticeable coldness towards her. Meanwhile, the killer is only just getting started... ---------- Readers love the DS Lucy Golden series! '10 out of 10 - would recommend! Tense, twisty, surprisingly moving!' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'If you want to start a new crime series, make it this one. It's one of the best I've ever read 😍' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Brilliant... superb - Lucy Golden is a flawed heroine and mother but a brilliant detective... The plots are gripping and complex and the solutions are believable. Peppered with humour and great characters, these books are a pleasure to read. They deserve all the praise' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'taut, gripping, brilliantly plotted. Lucy Golden gets better and better. With each book in this gripping series the reader is drawn in to a deftly spun web of half-truths and hidden betrayals' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'It gripped me right from the start... I could empathise with Lucy, she is very relatable and completely dedicated to finding justice... the descriptive passages pull you right in to Achill island and I found myself transposed right there' - Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

by Andrea Mara

€16.99

‘The thing is, we always believe the best of our own kids. What mother thinks her own daughter will do something terrible? But every bad deed is carried out by a person who was once someone’s child.’ Get ready for your new obsession – it will make you question everything. Pre-order the gripping new thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Andrea Mara. Everyone has secrets. Even your daughter… The morning after a glamorous, luxury wedding, you and your best friend go to wake your twenty-four-year-old daughters. You open the door to their shared room in the pool-house and find a lamp smashed on the floor, a blood stain on the carpet, a ringing phone – and both girls are nowhere to be seen. The police come and you discover something shocking. Something inexplicable. Is one of your daughters trying to kill the other? And that’s when you and your best friend begin to unravel what's really going on between the girls. You need to work together to find your daughters, testing your friendship to its limits. And you can’t help but wonder: which girl is the killer and which is the victim?

by Andrea Mara

€9.49

DISCOVER THE NEW UNPUTDOWNABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER 'An absolute page turner!' Shari Lapena 'A twisty thriller full of clever misdirection' Claire Douglas A fresh start. A safe neighbourhood. Or is it? You've moved back to your hometown, into a luxury gated community that's designed to keep intruders out. You think your family is safe, but you couldn't be more wrong. Your nine-year-old son says there's a man living in the attic. You keep hearing noises up there when you're all alone, but when you check, the loft space is empty. And then your daughter shows you something on her phone - a video of a man walking around inside your house while no one is home - and you start to panic. Why would a stranger target you? Unless they're not a stranger at all. Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now! Everyone is talking about Someone in the Attic: 'I enjoyed every page' Elly Griffiths 'Heart-thumpingly tense' Sun 'Someone in the Attic twists, thrills and chills. I loved it' Chris Whitaker 'This book is SO GOOD' Louise O'Neill 'The Queen of Cliffhangers' John Marrs 'I couldn't put it down' Fiona Cummins 'Addictive' Good Housekeeping 'Full of twists and surprises' Jane Casey 'This is her best book yet!' * * * * * Reader review 'The most gripping and thrilling book I've read in a long time.' * * * * * Reader review 'My favourite of Andrea's so far!' * * * * * Reader review 'WOW! What a book!. * * * * * Reader review 'What a read!!!' * * * * * Reader review 'Bloody hell!' * * * * * Reader review 'Just amazing! * * * * * Reader review

by Andrea Mara

€9.49

Discover the No. 1 bestselling psychological thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end. AN INSTANT NO.1 BESTSELLER WINNER Crime Novel of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2025 A READER FAVOURITE in Good Housekeeping 's Good Books Spring Collection ‘Andrea Mara’s best book yet. Absolutely outstanding!’ — Claire Douglas ‘Tense, thrilling and relatable.’ — Sun Your neighbours have secrets. How far will they go to keep them? Susan sends her sister a gossipy message about their neighbour. But she accidentally posts it on the neighbourhood WhatsApp group instead. It’s an innocent mistake that could happen to anyone, but rumours quickly spread and the backlash spirals. Soon that one wrong message leads to murder. A local woman is found dead, but when Susan listens to the news report, she realises that the victim had the same address as her but in a different part of town. The killer may have got the wrong victim, they may be coming for her next. Readers love It Should Have Been You! ‘OMG what a book! I love Andrea Mara books but this one is the best I’ve read!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘Tense, gripping, everything you expect from Andrea. Loved it!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘The queen of the hook and twist so be prepared....and enjoy!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘Absolutely amazing! I loved, loved, loved every second!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘Wow! This book is superb!! I...inhaled it in record time!!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘The twists and turns in this story are unreal...buckle up and enjoy the ride!!!!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘This was an absolutely phenomenal read.’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘Another 5 star book from Andrea Mara! I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘So many twists and turns and shocks, it was brilliant!’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review ‘I’m officially an Andrea Mara fan and addict. For any suspense thriller fan this needs to be on your tbr.’ FIVE-STAR Reader Review

by Andrea Mara

€9.49

Discover the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller that will keep you hooked to the very end. *A NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* *A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOKCLUB PICK* *SHORTLISTED FOR CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR, IRISH INDEPENDENT* 'Impossible to put down'. Chris Whitaker 'Andrea Mara is a star.' Lee Child 'Probably the most suspenseful book I will read all year.' Liz Nugent Two children get on the train. Only one gets off... No one saw it happen. Your two little girls jump on the train ahead of you. As you try to join them, the doors slide shut and the train moves away, leaving you behind. Everyone is lying. It's only when you reach the next stop that you truly begin to panic. Because there aren't two children waiting for you on the platform. There's only one. Someone is to blame. Has your other daughter got lost? Been taken by a passing stranger? Or perhaps the culprit is closer to home than you think… Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now! Everyone is talking about No One Saw a Thing: 'I was hooked by the end of chapter one.' Jane Casey One of the most tense thrillers of the year so far.' John Marrs 'Twisting, frightening and impossible to put down.' Chris Whitaker 'I devoured it.' Fiona Cummins 'You will look hard to find a more searing opening 15 pages of a thriller this year.' Irish Independent 'This sharply observed novel manages to be at once an intricate puzzle and an involving race against time' The Sunday Times 'A roller coaster ride of a read where the twists are relentless right up until the very end. Brilliantly done!' * * * * * Reader review 'A fast-paced, gripping thriller that I devoured in one sitting' * * * * * Reader review 'Wow! Best book I've read in 2023 so far. . .I'll absolutely be reading more of Andrea Mara's books because this was BRILLIANT!' * * * * * Reader review 'This is in my opinion Andrea Mara's best book so far. She just keeps getting better and better. There's so many twists that even the twists have twists!' * * * * * Reader review 'I lost sleep not wanting to put this book down. Lots of plot twists and enough turns to keep you on the edge of your seat. Would highly recommend!' * * * * * Reader review Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, February 2024 Richard and Judy Book Club pick, February 2024 Shortlisted for the Irish Independent Crime Novel of the Year, 2023

by Andrea Mara

€11.59

*Now a major TV series starring Sarah Snook* 'Andrea Mara is a star' Lee Child 'Grips from the first page and keeps upping the stakes.' Sarah Pearse, bestselling author of The Sanatorium ONE MISSING BOY. Marissa Irvine arrives at 14 Tudor Grove, expecting to pick up her young son Milo from his first playdate with a boy at his new school. But the woman who answers the door isn't a mother she recognises. She isn't the nanny. She doesn't have Milo. And so begins every parent's worst nightmare. FOUR GUILTY WOMEN. As news of the disappearance filters through the quiet Dublin suburb and an unexpected suspect is named, whispers start to spread about the women most closely connected to the shocking event. Because only one of them may have taken Milo - but they could all be blamed . . . IN A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS, WHO IS REALLY AT FAULT? Everyone is talking about Andrea Mara: 'Mara lays out the pieces of the puzzle with diabolical wit, some good suspense and an unexpected note of sentimentality.' New York Times 'Andrea Mara is masterful.' Patricia Cornwell 'A tense, terrifying, guessing game.' Chris Whitaker 'Andrea Mara is the Queen of Cliffhangers' John Marrs 'An absolute pageturner!' Shari Lapena 'WOW WOW WOW! I have not read a book this thrilling in ages' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'So many twists and turns, and what a shock at the end' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'This is one of the best thriller books I have read this year' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'You must read this book' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'The final chapter is the perfect payoff' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW 'A great twisty read that kept me on the edge of my seat' FIVE-STAR READER REVIEW Don't miss Andrea Mara's unputdownable new novel, Such a Nice Girl - available to pre-order now!

by Emma Donoghue

€13.05

Shortlisted for the Atwood Gibson Prize. The heartbreaking story of the love of two women - Anne Lister, the real-life inspiration behind Gentleman Jack, and her first love, Eliza Raine - from the bestselling author of Room and The Wonder . In 1805, at a boarding school in York, two fourteen-year-old girls first meet. Eliza Raine, the orphan daughter of an Indian mother, keeps herself apart from the other girls, tired of being picked out for being different. Anne Lister, a gifted troublemaker, is determined to conquer the world, refusing to bow to society's expectations of what a woman can do. As they fall in love, the connection they forge will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Full of passion and heartbreak, evocative and wholly unique, Learned by Heart is the beautiful and moving new historical novel from acclaimed author Emma Donoghue. 'A rich and spellbinding 19th-century story of forbidden love' - Independent 'Donoghue evokes a relationship that is convincing and exquisitely touching.' - The Guardian

by Emma Donoghue

€13.05

Now a major Oscar-winning film starring Brie Larson Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize Jack is five. He lives with his Ma. They live in a single, locked room. They don't have the key. Jack and Ma are prisoners. Room by Emma Donoghue is an extraordinarily powerful story of a mother and child kept in isolation, and the desire for, and price of, freedom. 'Room is a book to read in one sitting. When it's over you look up: the world looks the same but you are somehow different and that feeling lingers for days.' - Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife

by Lucinda Riley

€11.59

The Seven Sisters is the story that began it all. An epic tale of love and loss, it tells the stories of the D'Aplièse sisters, all adopted as babies by the enigmatic billionaire they affectionately call Pa Salt. This is Maia's story. When Pa Salt dies suddenly, the bereaved sisters gather together at their childhood home, a spectacular secluded castle on the shores of Lake Geneva. Each of them is handed a tantalising clue to their heritage and Maia finds herself on a journey across the world to a crumbling mansion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Eighty years earlier, Izabela Bonifacio's father has aspirations for her to marry into the aristocracy. But Izabela longs for adventure, and convinces him to allow her to first travel to Paris. In the heady, vibrant streets of the city, Izabela meets an ambitious young sculptor, and knows at once that her life will never be the same again. What links these two young women? In the beautiful city of Rio, will Maia find the answers she needs to understand who she truly is? The Seven Sisters is the first book in the spellbinding Seven Sisters series, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. It is followed by The Storm Sister. 'A brilliant page-turner just soaked in glamour and romance' - Daily Mail Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' - The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' - Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' - Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape'

by Elaine Garvey

€10.99

AN IRISH TIMES DEBUT AUTHOR TO LOOK OUT FOR 2025 'Beautifully written' LOUISE KENNEDY 'Full of verve and wit and humanity' MARY COSTELLO 'Clever and original' TLS 'A tremendous new talent' KEVIN BARRY Mairéad works tirelessly in a run-down West End theatre's wardrobe department - mending shoes, fixing broken zips and even handwashing underwear. She must also sidestep groping hands backstage and withstand the relentless bullying of the show's producer. The job was meant to be the first step towards the life Mairéad has always wanted, and yet half of her remains back home in Ireland, along with everything she abandoned there. A reckoning with the past is coming and, with it, the need to forge a new present - one stitch at a time.

by Barbara Leahy

€10.99

'I urge you to try this one ... Casts light on the eternality of the constitution of the passionate, hurt, needing human soul' - The Irish Times 'With glorious language, she gives us a believable, elegant and atmospheric novel - just beautiful' - Nuala O'Connor - author of Seaborne and NORA Hanging beside the door is a painting of a wedding feast. - The light is centred on the bride; the guests are banished to the shade. - That is how it is when he looks at her: all others fade away. 1642. -The Dutch Golden Age is underway, with Amsterdam at the height of its powers. Geertje, an impoverished widow from Edam, enters a melting pot of wealth and culture when she becomes nursemaid in the house of renowned painter Rembrandt. After Rembrandt's wife dies, Geertje is drawn deeper into his world and despite her friends' warnings, she begins a passionate affair with the master of light and shadow, with devastating results. Based on the true account of a wronged woman who demanded justice, with themes of feminism, loss, ambition and redemption, this is a remarkable debut, perfect for fans of sumptuous historical fiction.

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€13.05

'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 Chosen as Sunday Time's Thriller of the Month and as one of the 12 best thrillers of 2023 by The Times 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 '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 ** Don't miss Catherine Ryan Howard's 56 DAYS, coming soon to Amazon Prime Video! ** The Trap was an instant Irish Times bestseller and a Sunday Times Thriller of the Year

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€13.05

Winner of the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021 Crime Fiction Book of the Year A Book of the Year for 2021 in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Irish Times  ** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ** 'As good as suspense fiction gets' Washington Post No one even knew they were together. Now one of them is dead. 56 DAYS AGO Ciara and Oliver meet in a supermarket queue in Dublin and start dating the same week COVID-19 reaches Irish shores. 35 DAYS AGO When lockdown threatens to keep them apart, Oliver suggests they move in together. Ciara sees a unique opportunity for a relationship to flourish without the scrutiny of family and friends. Oliver sees a chance to hide who - and what - he really is. TODAY Detectives arrive at Oliver's apartment to discover a decomposing body inside. Can they determine what really happened, or has lockdown created an opportunity for someone to commit the perfect crime? 'Terrific ... you won't want to stop reading until the end' Karin Slaughter

by Catherine Ryan Howard

€10.99

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

by Jane Casey

€9.49

Ideal for readers who: Return to police procedurals for the detective work as much as the tension Would be hooked by an undercover officer taking on a notorious family under mounting pressure Enjoy country-house privilege, secrecy and danger colliding behind closed doors Like fast, tightly plotted crime fiction with emotional punch A gripping new crime thriller with a ticking clock! 'Thrums along at a breakneck pace' Irish Times 'Fast-paced and action-packed' Woman & Home December Book of the Month 'Pacy, gripping and tightly plotted' Guardian A notorious family…The country-house lifestyle of the Carter family may seem picture-perfect, but they aren't what they appear to be. A man with one goal…Undercover cop Rob Langton has one aim - to bring the family down. And his time is running out…But Rob soon realises the Carters aren't just dangerous criminals. If he can't stop them, the consequences will be explosive. Look out for the latest book in Jane Casey's brilliant Maeve Kerrigan and Josh Derwent series, A Stranger in the Family, out now! Praise for Jane Casey 'With every breath in my body, I'm BEGGING you to read Jane Casey's books!' Marian Keyes 'The ultimate just-one-more-chapter read' Abigail Dean 'Simply one of the best writers of detective fiction today' Liz Nugent 'A twisting, seductive, sensational thriller' Chris Whitaker 'The twist in the end was as surprising as it was satisfying' Stig Abell 'As tense as piano wire, intricately plotted' Neil Lancaster 'The undisputed queen of simmering tension' Sarah Hilary 'One of the very best authors writing today' Andrea Mara 'Smart, gripping and stylish' Catherine Ryan Howard 'Funny, sexy, and a character and a case that will break your heart' Jo Callaghan 'This book hit the ground running and didn't let up' Sam Holland 'Blew my mind. One of my books of the year' Jo Spain 'A slow-burn sizzle that would put romance writers to shame' Claire McGowan

by Sam Blake

€13.05

THE TOP FIVE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER 'Sam Blake at her masterful best' Andrea Mara 'Griptastic!' Liz Nugent Two decades of secrets. One shocking discovery... When a skull is found in Lough Coyne, facial reconstruction expert Dr Carla Steele is drawn into a fourteen-year-old case - but not all cases are cold, as Carla discovers when she and DS Jack Maguire find the brutally murdered body of a local woman close to the water's edge. Together with Carla's partner, criminal psychologist Grace Franciosi, Carla and Jack uncover a tragic story with very dangerous and current implications. Since the disappearance of her best friend, Carla has dedicated her career to bringing the dead home, but this time it's the living who are counting on her. In a race to save another woman, will they be able to stop the killer in time? 'Immersive and chilling' Jane Casey 'Gripping and fascinating' Catherine Kirwan

by Marian Keyes

€9.49

THE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Classic Keyes: very funny' The Times 'Made me punch the air' Independent 'Funny, heart-breaking and wise' Daily Mail --- After 20 years, high-flying PR Anna Walsh no longer loves New York. Returning to Ireland will be a fresh start, she tells her family. They say: are you having a mid-life crisis? Because back home, Anna can't escape her past - the best friend she walked out on, the old flame she tried to put out. Everywhere she turns, her mistakes are waiting. But might they just save her? --- 'Keyes is a powerhouse. Not just a fizzy romantic comedy, but also a piece of social commentary' Sunday Times 'A stellar storyteller. A beguiling blend of hijinks, heartbreak and happiness' Mail on Sunday 'Fabulous' The Times 'Wonderful' Daily Mail 'Sharp and funny' Guardian 'A literary titan' Independent Readers are loving My Favourite Mistake 'I was absolutely overjoyed to be able to read and review this book and I left abandoned housework, children and much more behind as I indulged myself with this book. I literally did not want to put it down at all' ***** Reader Review 'OMG it's good to have these lovely characters back!' ***** Reader Review 'The most magical of storytellers has done it again, the world would be a far sadder place without Marian Keyes' ***** Reader Review 'it was engaging, funny, sad and everything in between with that wonderful familiarity certain book characters just have - brilliant' ***** Reader Review Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 (UK) Marian Keyes, Number 1 bestseller, Republic of Ireland and Number 1 bestseller, South Africa [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

by Marian Keyes

€10.99

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

by Marian Keyes

€10.99

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLING BOOK THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT! EVERY GENERATION HAS ONE GREAT LOVE STORY. THIS IS OURS. ______ Losing the love of your life once is tragic. TWICE looks like carelessness... Rachel Walsh is a survivor: she survived rehab and the loss of her greatest love. These days everything in her life is good - good job, good dog, very good boyfriend. Then Luke - her ex of six years - shows up. Suddenly she's fragile and falling. They ended badly and neither can speak of the secret hurt which drove them apart. But is it fear of what happened? Or what might happen next? ______ Why readers LOVE Again, Rachel ! 'This is Marian's most moving, emotive and brilliantly written book yet. Just wonderful' 5**** reader review 'Again, Rachel has all the ingredients that make Marian's books so uniquely special - warmth, humour, sadness and depth. It's absolutely perfect' 5***** reader review 'Marian Keyes is just the most talented writer. I adore her, and this book is a pinnacle. It left me sobbing with its beauty, and minutes later laughing out loud at the wit and wry humour of the deeply flawed and deeply human characters' 5***** reader review 'I devoured this book and lost myself in the characters that Marian makes so accessible, easy to identify with and so perfectly flawed' 5***** reader review 'I laughed, I cried, I obsessed and now I'm going to have to read it again because I can't bear to leave the characters behind. Wonderful!' 5***** reader review

by Jo Spain

€11.99

It was the perfect honeymoon . . . until she confessed to murder For one week, everything in Luke Miller's life is perfect. Surprised with a belated honeymoon by his wife, Rose, he's had seven days with her in a Caribbean paradise. But then Rose confesses that on the day they left, a violent man from her past tracked her down and broke into their home. He wasn't expecting her to fight back. In her terror, Rose killed him. Now there's a dead body in his apartment, and only one person Luke can think to turn to. Mickey never expected to hear from Luke again, not after he disappeared without warning. Mickey can't deny a woman who needs help. Luke trusts her to make sure Rose doesn't have to keep running. But it turns out, some lies are too big to run from. Praise for Jo Spain 'I loved it' Tim Weaver 'A griptastic thriller' Liz Nugent 'Jo Spain at her brilliant best' Andrea Mara 'Jo Spain is a brilliant, compelling storyteller' Jane Casey 'Jo excels at bringing her readers into the most exhilarating and addictive thrillers and Don't Look Back is no exception. I consumed (inhaled really!) this book over a couple of days and didn't want to put it down' 5-star reader review 'A top-notch thriller' T. M. Logan 'Jo Spain never disappoints' Chris Whitaker 'You'll hear yourself say just one more chapter, but one more chapter is never enough.' 5-star reader review 'A fabulous page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing' Cara Hunter 'Utterly fantastic, clever and absorbing . . . I have a new favourite author' 5-star reader review

by Jane Casey

€11.75

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.

by Emma Dabiri

€12.75

'Groundbreaking . . . a scintillating, intellectual investigation into black women and the very serious business of our hair, as it pertains to race, gender, social codes, tradition, culture, cosmology, maths, politics, philosophy and history' Bernardine Evaristo Straightened. Stigmatized. 'Tamed'. Celebrated. Erased. Managed. Appropriated. Forever misunderstood. Black hair is never 'just hair'. This book is about why black hair matters and how it can be viewed as a blueprint for decolonisation. Over a series of wry, informed essays, Emma Dabiri takes us from pre-colonial Africa, through the Harlem Renaissance, Black Power and on to today's Natural Hair Movement, the Cultural Appropriation Wars and beyond. We look everything from hair capitalists like Madam C.J. Walker in the early 1900s to the rise of Shea Moisture today, from women's solidarity and friendship to 'black people time', forgotten African scholars and the dubious provenance of Kim Kardashian's braids. The scope of black hairstyling ranges from pop culture to cosmology, from prehistoric times to the (afro)futuristic. Uncovering sophisticated indigenous mathematical systems in black hairstyles, alongside styles that served as secret intelligence networks leading enslaved Africans to freedom, Don't Touch My Hair proves that far from being only hair, black hairstyling culture can be understood as an allegory for black oppression and, ultimately, liberation.

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

Ideal for readers who: Return to romance series where longing, damage and loyalty are all turned up high. Are invested in first-love stories that begin with strain rather than certainty. Would head back to Tommen for raw feeling, difficult histories and fierce connection. Prefer emotionally immersive books with real hurt behind the romance. An epic and unforgettable love story begins in Saving 6, the third book in the international bestselling and Tik Tok-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. 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. 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!'

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

Ideal for readers who: Devour emotionally intense romance series where first love comes with real damage. Are hooked by stories of pressure, devotion and young people trying to hold each other together. Would return to the world of Tommen for heartbreak, loyalty and hard-won tenderness. Prefer big-feeling reads that leave you wrung out and desperate for more. An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Redeeming 6, the fourth book in the international bestselling and Tik Tok-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. 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. 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'

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

He fights for every dream. She fights for every breath. Johnny Kavanagh has everything going for him: looks, popularity, and talent. Shannon Lynch, on the other hand, has spent years trying to survive. When she transfers to his elite school, their worlds collide in ways neither expected. As Johnny battles pressure on and off the pitch, Shannon faces the demons of her past and the cruel realities of bullying and trauma. Together, they find strength, love, and the will to heal – but first they must face the challenges that threaten to tear them apart. Binding 13 is the unforgettable first book in the Boys of Tommen series – a raw, emotional story about resilience, young love and finding light in the darkest places.

by Chloe Walsh

€10.99

Ideal for readers who: Are already invested in the Boys of Tommen and its bruising love story. Want first love pushed through trauma, loyalty and impossible pressure. Care about school life, family damage and the ache of trying to hold on. Prefer emotional romance that is intense, messy and all-consuming. 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!

by Martina Devlin

€12.95

   Charlotte Brontë dazzled the world with some of literature's most vital, richly-drawn characters. She spent her brief but extraordinary life in search of love - and eventually found it with Arthur Bell Nicholls, her father's curate, a reserved yet passionate Irishman. The pair honeymooned in Ireland, though their joy was quenched nine months later when Charlotte died in March 1855. The aura of mystery surrounding the enigmatic author was only to intensify after her death. Charlotte is the story of two marriages and three lives irrevocably intertwined, told by the woman who went on to wed Brontë's widower. Theirs was a love triangle of devotion and heartache, friendship and deception, passion and obsession. Martina Devlin's enthralling novel re-envisions Charlotte's pivotal time in Ireland, weaving back and forth through the novelist's life and afterlife. It reflects upon the myths built up by those who knew her, those who thought they did, and those who longed to.   'I was utterly enthralled by this fictional rendering of Charlotte Brontë's life-and its aftermath-as viewed through the eyes of her husband's second wife. This is a powerful and compelling novel that expertly imagines the lives and times of those closest to Brontë, and captivates the reader with its cleverness and eloquence.' Mary Costello   'In Charlotte, the raw gold of Charlotte Brontë's marriage to Arthur Nicholls has been wrought in a wonderful artefact; this is a beautiful novel full of mystery, intrigue and story.' Carlo Gébler  

by Fíona Scarlett

€13.05

They say boys don't cry. But Finn's seen his Da do it when he thinks no one's looking, so that's not true. And isn't it OK to be sad, when bad things happen? They say boys don't cry, but you might . . . 'It's so beautiful.' MARIAN KEYES 'Unforgettable.' DONAL RYAN 'Authentic to the bone.' KIT DE WAAL It will break your heart in a million different ways.' LOUISE O'NEILL 'Powerful and poignant.' RUTH HOGAN 'Hilarious and heartbreaking.' LOUISE NEALON Readers love Boys Don't Cry: 'Boys Don't Cry broke my heart and mended it again on almost every page.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I cared about the characters as if they were people I knew.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Finn, Joe, Ma and Da are going to stay with me for a long time.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A story of families, communities and loss, and I loved every single word.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Finn and Joe have taken up permanent residence in my heart.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The story was so beautifully told, the emotion spilled through the pages.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

by Tana French

€9.49

'A richly told tale of tangled loyalties. French ratchets up the tension in increments . . . By the end, these characters have taken on such solidity that, long after finishing it, I often catch myself wondering how they're doing - a testament to the author's mastery of her craft' GUARDIAN Return to the dark underbelly of Ardnakelty in the thrilling new sequel to The Searcher . ----- It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in the village. They're coming for gold. What they bring is trouble. Two years have passed since retired Police Detective Cal Hooper moved from Chicago to the West of Ireland looking for peace. He's found it, more or less - in his relationship with local woman Lena, and the bond he's formed with half-wild teenager Trey. So when two men turn up with a money-making scheme to find gold in the townland, Cal gets ready to do whatever it takes to protect Trey. Because one of the men is no stranger: he's Trey's father. But Trey doesn't want protecting. What she wants is revenge. Crackling with tension and slow-burn suspense, The Hunter explores what we'll do for our loved ones, what we'll do for revenge, and what we sacrifice when the two collide, from the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Tana French. Nobody writes tension like Tana French: 'Terrific - terrifying, amazing' STEPHEN KING 'One of the greats of contemporary crime fiction' IAN RANKIN 'A truly great writer' GILLIAN FLYNN 'Crime fiction's biggest contemporary star' GUARDIAN 'If you haven't read Tana French yet, I really highly recommend that you do' HARLAN COBEN Irish Times bestseller, March 2024

by Roisin Maguire

€10.99

SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE O'BRIEN AWARD 'Heaven' Katherine May, bestselling author of Wintering 'A glowing, generous novel' Irish Times 'A warm, unsentimental and beautifully observed book for our times' Lucy Caldwell, author of These Days 'Grace is a fabulous character ... there's a touch of Olive Kitteridge in her' Good Housekeeping Grace lives alone in a coastal village in Northern Ireland, filling her days with wild swimming, fishing, quilting and baiting the tourists who blow in from the city. One of the visitors is Evan, on an enforced holiday from his family in Belfast as he grieves the death of his infant daughter. But before a week is out, he is trapped there by lockdown. When Grace grudgingly saves Evan from drowning, and his reserved young son arrives unexpectedly, all three are startled into a reckoning with their past and a reconnection with the outside world.

by Fiona McPhillips

€9.49

Discover the dark boarding school psychological thriller, an exploration of power, corruption and retribution, perfect for fans of Girl A, My Dark Vanessa and Anatomy of a Scandal. *Irish Times 'Best Crime Books of 2024'* 'Excruciating suspense' Stephen King 'One of the most compelling books I've ever read…compulsive, tender and chilling' Jessica Bull, author of Miss Austen Investigates 'A powerful, unforgettable read' Andrea Mara, bestselling author of No One Saw A Thing _ "I'm not here for prestige. I'm here for revenge." Lou Manson is an outsider when she joins the final-year class at Highfield Manor, Dublin's most exclusive private school. Beyond the granite pillars and the wrought-iron gates is a world of wealth, privilege and potential. But Highfield is also hiding a dark secret - and Lou is here to expose it. When she befriends the beautiful and talented Shauna Power, her plans are thrown into turmoil. Speaking out against the school would mean betraying Shauna, and Lou soon discovers that the Highfield elite will go to any lengths to protect their own reputation . . . . . . Even when the consequences are fatal. Thirty years later, Lou is called to testify in a new lawsuit against Highfield. But telling the truth means confronting her past. And there is one story she swore she'd never tell . . . _ Praise for When We Were Silent: 'I love a great literary psychological drama. I devoured Fiona McPhillips's debut, a lovechild of Tana French and Patricia Highsmith, but also totally original. Absolutely brilliant!' John Boyne, bestselling author of The Heart's Invisible Furies 'A twisting, turning dive into a web of long-buried secrets' Jane Harper, internationally bestselling author of Exiles 'Utterly amazing . . . Powerful, moving, enraging' Marian Keyes, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rachel's Holiday 'This book absolutely nails what it feels like to be young, female, powerless, and dead set on redemption' Julia Heaberlin, author of We Are All The Same in the Dark 'This suspenseful novel perfectly captures teenage intensity and anguish' Guardian 'Tense and unsettling' New York Times 'Taut, compelling, powerful and devastatingly relevant' Louise O'Neill, bestselling author of Idol 'Full of twists, turns and dark secrets' Reader review 'A beautifully written, compulsive read' Reader review 'Secrets, scandal, elitism, lies, memories, abuse, love, loss . . . This book has it all' Reader review

by Sheila O'Flanagan

€13.19

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

by Hazel Gaynor

€9.49

'Heart-wrenching . . . a story that needs to be remembered' FERN BRITTON'Enthrallingly told . . . it's extraordinary how despite everything hope for the future shines out' RACHEL HORELiverpool 1940. Alice King stands on the deck of SS Carlisle, waiting to escort a group of children to Canada as overseas evacuees. She is finally doing her bit for the war.In London, as the Blitz bombs rain down and the threat of German invasion looms, Lily Nicholls anxiously counts the days for news of her son and daughter's safe arrival.But when disaster strikes in the Atlantic, Alice and Lily - one at sea, the other on land - will quickly become one another's very best hope. The events of one night, and the eight unimaginable days that follow, will bind the two women together in unforgettable ways.Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Last Lifeboat is a gripping and triumphant tale of love, courage and hope against the odds.Praise for The Last Lifeboat'A journey into the worst hardships of war for two women . . . and yet throughout it is bathed in the warmth of love' GILL PAUL'I loved this absorbing, heart-rending story and cared so much about the vivid, courageous characters. Superb storytelling' TRACY REES'Gripping, devastating, tremendously moving . . . a tale of bravery and remarkable endurance, the kindness of strangers, and the power of hope' JENNY ASHCROFT'I was utterly engaged . . . the characters brim with life, the plot is elegantly handled and the writing is terrific' LIZ TRENOW'Totally absorbing, heartbreaking and heart-stopping' CELIA REES'Endearing characters, terrific plot, and a superb sense of time and place made this riveting book unputdownable. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN'Historical fiction at it's best, The Last Lifeboat completely swept me away, leaving me breathless with emotion. A must-read' CARMEL HARRINGTON'A devastatingly beautiful tale of survival and courage' AMANDA GEARD'Broke my heart and then mended it again' KATE THOMPSON'A story of courage and triumph against the odds, this is historical fiction at its best'MY WEEKLY'A heart-wrenching read' ANTONIA SENIOR, THE TIMES'This earth-shattering novel is both harrowing and hopeful' Woman's Own

by Laura De Barra

€17.99

Laura de Barra, queen of the home hack, is here to help you shop for, care for and repair your clothes. New or vintage, online or high street - Laura has the tips that will ensure you buy right to begin with and maintain well for longevity.   Delving into delights such as fabric composition and manufacturing techniques, as well as how to assess if garments are right for your wants and needs this practical book will teach you all you need to ensure your shopping, storage and laundry habits are enhancing and not hampering the life of your clothing.   In a world of fast fashion and dwindling quality, this book will help you contribute positively to an industry impacted by overconsumption.

by Caroline West

€14.99

'I found it fascinating - it's an integral part of the history of Dublin that has been lost to time for too long' - Rick O'Shea Tucked away in Dublin's north inner city, Monto - purported to be Europe's biggest red-light district from 1860 to 1925 with up to 1600 sex workers at any one time - made headlines for wild tales of debauchery. However, what happened to the women and girls within its brothels in life and death is less clear. This account balances the historical origins of Monto's rise and fall with an investigation into the inhumane and heartbreaking reality of the treatment of the women that worked there, while delving into the impact of class, sexual violence and British colonialism on the women's survival. West explores the stigma and violence the women and girls of Monto endured, and investigates the shocking claims surrounding their treatment by medical professionals. Weaving together oral histories, historical records, fashion trends and family memories, this book brings the women of Monto to life within its pages as it explores how they lived, worked, loved, dressed, mourned and built a tight-knit community.

by Katie Holten

€15.08

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 BRITISH BOOK DESIGN & PRODUCTION AWARDS*  THE IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER and IRISH INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A masterpiece' Max Porter 'A forest of writing to be cherished' Irish Times 'One of the most inspired items of environmental literature in recent years.' Irish Independent If trees have memories, respond to stress, and communicate, what can they tell us? And will we listen? A stunning international collaboration that reveals how trees make our world, change our minds and rewild our lives - from root to branch to seed. In this beautifully illustrated collection, artist Katie Holten gifts readers her visual Tree Alphabet and uses it to masterfully translate and illuminate pieces from some of the world's most exciting writers and artists, activists and ecologists. Holten guides us on a journey from prehistoric cave paintings and creation myths to the death of a 3,500 year-old cypress tree, from Tree Clocks in Mongolia and forest fragments in the Amazon to the language of fossil poetry. In doing so, she unearths a new way of seeing the natural beauty that surrounds us and creates an urgent reminder of what could happen if we allow it to slip away. Printed in deep green ink, The Language of Trees is a celebratory homage filled with prose, poetry and art from over fifty collaborators, including Ursula K. Le Guin, Robert Macfarlane, Zadie Smith, Radiohead, Elizabeth Kolbert, Amitav Ghosh, Richard Powers, Suzanne Simard, Gaia Vince, Tacita Dean, Plato and Robin Wall Kimmerer. 'Immersive, celebratory… all beautifully illustrated.' Observer 'A visual reminder that, like strong oaks from little acorns, we still can create the world in which we wish to live.' Kerri nì Dochartaigh 'A thoughtful and incisive view of Nature across the globe.' The Countryman

by Laura Kennedy

€13.05

'Excellent' MARIAN KEYES 'Sharp and deeply funny' CAROLINE O'DONOGHUE 'Wise, thoughtful and provocative ... An important book for our times' - RÓISÍN INGLE A thought-provoking exploration of identity, Some of Our Parts casts a philosophical eye over the labels that shape our lives, considering how they can both help us to communicate our values and how they have the potential to trap us. A memoir explored through a life in labels inherited, accrued and cast off, Some of Our Parts considers the power in reclaiming our own story and challenges readers to question how we define ourselves in a world that is so ready to decide for us.

by Nicola Tallant

€12.76

COCAINE COWBOYS tells the story of Ireland's love affair with cocaine since it first washed ashore on Cork's rugged coast to the billion-euro trade it has become. From Ireland's first cocaine lord and his attempts to establish a direct route from Miami to Dublin to the modern-day violence that led to the brutal dismemberment of teenager Keane Mulready Woods, the book will follow the stories and the increasing chaos that has engulfed those desperate for a slice of this modern day gold rush. Along the way it details how cocaine has woven bonds between high society and the underworld, tracing the deal that killed the model Katy French and detailing how the Kinahan Cartel and Ireland's one time richest and most influential family joined forces to wash dirty money. COCAINE COWBOYS is the definitive tale of the rise of Colombia's most famous export to become the drug of a nation.

by Máiría Cahill

€12.76

NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER IN THE IRISH NON-FICTION CHARTS "Rough Beast is shocking, important and unputdownable." Roddy Doyle Rough Beast is Máirìa Cahill's harrowing story of her life and of what she went through at the hands of what is now Ireland's largest and richest party. That story is told here for the first time in full detail and with unsparing honesty. It is a story of unimaginable trauma and political corruption. It brings to life a world of paramilitary secrecy and parallel laws, but above all it is the story of one young woman's defiance of the power wielded by ex-gunmen inspiring fear and silence, and their influence over elected politicians. Máirìa Cahill grew up steeped in the traditions of Irish republicanism and the shadowy world of the IRA: her great-uncle Joe was one of the main founders of the Provisional IRA and her grandfather was Gerry Adams's mentor in the republican movement. From an early age she seemed destined for a glittering career within the increasingly successful political machine of Sinn Féin, which was then enjoying the aftermath of the Good Friday Agreement. She worked in a radio station alongside leading republicans; the Sinn Féin offices were her second home. She knew Gerry Adams and other senior republicans as family friends. But at the age of 16, she was sexually abused by a prominent Belfast IRA man. When she confided in some friends she trusted about the abuse, one of them told the IRA without Máirìa's knowledge. A year later the organisation came calling, and forced her to take part in an inept and grotesquely insensitive internal investigation. She was subjected to round after round of interrogations by senior IRA men and women, usually in a network of safe houses around Belfast. Doubt was cast on her account of what had been done to her. Her assailant was allowed to confront and denounce her. Eventually her rapist was permitted to vanish from Belfast while Sinn Féin and the IRA professed bafflement about his whereabouts.