Non-Fiction Pre-Order Books

by Peter O'Mahony

€24.99

During a golden era of success for Irish rugby, Peter O'Mahony stood out as the player who most fully embodied the traditional values of the game. Now, in his autobiography, Peter gives us a brilliantly detailed and frank account of the forces that made him who he is: his parents, his beloved grandmother, his club, his school, and the magnificent rugby pedigree of his province. And he brings us through the years that saw him rise to the captaincy of Munster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions, and earn a reputation as a master of the silky and brutal arts of back-row play. This book is everything that Peter was as a player: frank, combative, wholehearted and first-rate. Ideal for readers who… want a candid, detailed rugby autobiography from one of Ireland’s most respected leaders love books that explore not just a career, but the family, school, club, and province that shaped the player are fascinated by Munster, Ireland, and British & Irish Lions rugby through the eyes of a captain enjoy sporting memoirs that are combative, heartfelt, and grounded in traditional values want insight into back-row play, leadership, and what it takes to thrive at the highest level

by Cassie Stokes

€19.99

Cassie Stokes has spent years travelling the length and breadth of Ireland on one mission: to find the very best that it has to offer. She’s interviewed chefs and pub landlords, sunk countless pints of Guinness and hiked many a hill on her quest. Now, she’s sharing her cracking recommendations and best-kept secrets in Best of Ireland. With themed lists on everything that makes Ireland so great – the pubs, the hiking spots, the music and so much more – this book gives you all the inspiration you need for the ultimate Irish adventure. You’ll discover which pubs put on the best trad sessions (and serve the best Guinness, of course), where’s best for a swim and when the best festivals take place. Better yet, inspiring itineraries show you how to bring Cassie’s recommendations together, so you’ll be well on your way to experiencing the best that the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland have to offer. Ideal for readers who: Plan Irish trips around great pubs, coastal swims, walks, festivals and local atmosphere. Enjoy themed lists that make travel inspiration quick to browse and easy to act on. Choose recommendations with a real person’s taste behind them, not a generic checklist. Build itineraries across Ireland and Northern Ireland with room for surprises.

by Kyla Cobbler

€17.99

When I was twenty-one, I met a girl who introduced me to five magic words that changed my life: Happy, Thank You. More, Please.' Kyla Cobbler's path to self-love hasn't run smoothly. From questionable dating decisions, to using booze to quell her constant Irish state of mortification, to getting wrongly arrested for drug smuggling - sometimes it's been hard to believe that the universe has her back. But when Kyla began opening herself up to gratitude - for the tiny victories, not just the big firework moments - and learned to trust her instincts, she began to realise that she had the power to create her own happiness. With raw honesty and wit, Happy, thank you. More, please., chronicles Kyla's journey from performing as the person she thought she should be, to discovering the chaotic, complicated, unapologetically imperfect woman she actually is. This is a book about falling in love with your real self - not because you've fixed everything, but because you've finally stopped trying to. Ideal for readers who: Enjoy memoirs that turn mortification, messy choices and self-discovery into sharp comedy. Lean toward gratitude stories that feel honest, imperfect and lived-in rather than polished. Connect with Irish voices that can be funny and vulnerable in the same breath. Look for a candid reminder that happiness can begin before everything is fixed.

by Jacob Tierney

€21.99

From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry, in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes I'll Believe in Anything, an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Based on Rachel Reid's blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately took the world by storm. I'll Believe in Anything takes readers behind the curtain, showing how Tierney, his producing partner Brendan Brady, and the entire Accent Aigu team drew on a deep reverence for Reid's work, impeccable casting, clever sets and costume design, and thoughtful sex scene choreography to both rewrite the playbook for adapting romance novels to the screen and obliterate the long-held misconception that queer love stories have limited appeal. I'll Believe in Anything answers all the questions fans of this groundbreaking series have been asking. How did Tierney interweave Ilya and Shane's rivalry with Scott and Kip's love story to create the ultimate television moment? Where did the idea for that incredible Canadian Olympic fleece originate? And what does it look like for a full team, led by Tierney and Brady, to plan, choreograph, and film some of the best sex scenes in television history? Featuring annotations on scene directions, intimacy choreography, costume insights, and more, alongside Tierney's never-before-seen scripts, this book gives fans a brand-new way to come to the cottage! Ideal for readers who: Look for annotated scripts and behind-the-scenes detail from the Heated Rivalry adaptation. Wonder how book chemistry becomes screen chemistry through casting and staging. Value notes on intimacy, costume and scene choices as genuine companion material. Reach for tie-in books that make a favourite series newly rewatchable.

by Hannah Murray

€13.99

From the actor known for Skins and Games of Thrones, a deeply intimate, shockingly honest memoir about acting, fame, mental illness and the struggle to leave a cult-like organisation whose belief in magic shattered Hannah's reality. 'Extraordinary, propulsive, immersive... like nothing I have ever read before' DOLLY ALDERTON 'A memoir of real literary power... fascinating and uniquely compelling' NAOISE DOLAN 'Intensely open-hearted and lyrical... a stunning achievement' SOPHIE MACKINTOSH In 2017, Hannah Murray was a successful actor whose career had taken her to Hollywood and given her the opportunity to act with A list stars and Oscar-winning directors. But as the daily costs of acting grew, from the degradations of auditions to repeating violent scenes over and over, Hannah found herself searching for something to make her feel better. One day, a reiki healer promises her a new kind of treatment, a kind of magic, and all of a sudden Hannah's life is changed. Back in London, she becomes increasingly involved with the organisation behind the magic, an organisation whose charismatic leader, promises of secret knowledge, and increasingly complex rituals, are seductive, cult-like - and ultimately destructive, as Hannah finds herself on a week-long course from her friends and family - and her sanity falls apart. Detained in hospital, she struggles to understand the difference between what's real, and what's imagined. The result is a propulsive, shockingly honest, and extraordinarily intimate portrayal of a mind taken over the edge. From the outer edges of fame, through Hollywood film sets and London parties, Hannah's life has slowly moved from that of a successful starlet to that of a young woman seduced by the magical thinking of an organisation that promises health and happiness beyond her wildest dreams, but her reality becomes far more disturbing than she could ever have imagined. Shocking, intimate and compulsive, The Make-Believe is an ultimately uplifting and inspiring story of empathy, resilience and the power of belief. Ideal for readers who: Get pulled toward memoirs about fame, belief and the fragile line between help and harm. Come for acting, mental illness and cult-like control explored from the inside. Appreciate lyrical memoir that feels intimate rather than sensational. Look for recovery stories with empathy as well as shock.

by David Keohan

€17.99

‘Fascinating, strange, groundbreaking research in an area that intersects folklore, history, mythology and strength training’ THE BLINDBOY PODCAST A compelling and heartwarming journey across Ireland to revive the lost tradition of stone lifting. When world kettlebell lifting champion David Keohan heard about old tales of stone lifting, he was captivated. So he set off on a quest to see if he could rediscover any of these famous stones, and whether he could match the feats of the heroes of the past by lifting them to allow the wind beneath the stone once more. Helped by a 1930s archive in which schoolchildren shared their local folklore, Keohan began to travel the country in search of the stones. They were often to be found hidden away in quiet villages or cemeteries, their purpose almost forgotten. But, as he journeyed round Ireland, he met those who recalled the stories of the stones, and the legends attached to them. Soon, others were joining him as he took on the challenge of lifting these pieces of history, the heaviest of which weighed well over 200 kilograms. As Keohan’s efforts gathered more and more attention, he came to realise that this was more than a personal challenge. Stone lifting had become a way for Irish people to reclaim their lost heritage and to come together to celebrate what made their homeland special. The Wind Beneath the Stone is an inspirational story of hope, togetherness and community, revealing how a simple challenge can take on a life of its own.

by Alex Ferguson

€39.99

The ultimate illustrated legacy of the greatest football manager of all time. In this personal and contemplative book, Sir Alex Ferguson has chosen twenty-one defining football matches to illuminate, with touching details, his journey from the shipyards of Govan to the summit of global football as manager of Manchester United. Going far beyond the trophy cabinet, Sir Alex uses these games – ranging from his first medal as a schoolboy in 1956 to United's 2024 FA Cup victory – to explore the key relationships, life lessons, and moments of adversity that forged his character and his teams. Games of My Life is a masterclass in leadership, persistence, and the enduring power of teamwork, told through the raw, unforgettable drama of the beautiful game. Featuring never-before-seen photos from throughout his life and career, it is a true celebration of Sir Alex and his enduring legacy. Ideal for readers who: Follow Sir Alex Ferguson and want the matches behind the public legend. Enjoy sports books that connect tactics, pressure and leadership lessons. Want football history told through defining games rather than a straight chronology. Appreciate memoirs with photographs, personal reflection and dressing-room perspective.

by Ciara Mageean

€21.99

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

by Doireann Ní Ghríofa

€15.99

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. Ideal for readers who: Respond to memoir, archive, ghost story and recovered history blurred together. Look for Cork’s derelict hospital to give forgotten women’s voices a physical charge. Respond to prose that feels haunted, tender and intellectually fierce. Seek boundary-crossing nonfiction where the past refuses to stay buried.

by Sophie Morris

€21.99

Spend less, choose better, and make lasting changes with family-friendly recipes from the No.1 Irish bestseller, Sophie Morris. With an easy guide to supermarket product swaps, Sophie helps you cut down on ultra-processed foods from shopping basket to dinner plate with simple everyday recipes that will make healthy eating effortless for you and all the family. With 30 minute meals, a handy store cupboard of hero ingredients, and staple recipes that can easily be batched, frozen, and repurposed throughout the week, this is real food, full of flavour, that makes cooking from scratch easier than ever. Recipes include: Make-ahead Carrot Cake Chia Breakfast Pots Homemade Pot Noodle One-pot Lemon & Mustard Chicken Two-ingredient Choc Ice Pops Welcome to your real food journey. Ideal for readers who: Want practical supermarket swaps that make healthier choices easier to repeat. Cook for families and need recipes that are quick, affordable and full of flavour. Are trying to cut down on ultra-processed foods without making dinner complicated. Like batch-cook staples, freezer-friendly ideas and everyday meals that can be repurposed.

by Marie Gleeson

€18.99

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

by Louise Newson

€19.99

For decades, three vital hormones in the female body, progesterone, estrogen and testosterone, have been misunderstood, dismissed and feared. Their critical roles in improving function of women's brains, bones, hearts and long-term health have been ignored. Confusion between natural, body identical hormones and synthetic, chemically altered 'hormones' has fuelled fear, distorted medical guidelines and shaped media narratives. The result? Countless women struggling with hormone imbalances left untreated, misdiagnosed or prescribed antidepressants and other medications instead of being prescribed the hormones their bodies are lacking. In this bold, evidence-based book, leading doctor and women's hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson exposes the uncomfortable truth behind medicine's blindness, ignorance and complacency, revealing how women's suffering has been normalised for generations. Drawing on powerful medical history, science and decades of clinical experience, she dismantles myths around menopause, HRT and so-called 'sex hormones', and gives women the knowledge that has been withheld for too long. The Power of Hormones exposes why so many people have been let down and continue to be failed by outdated medicine. Passionate, empowering and refreshingly honest, the book shows how understanding and restoring hormonal balance can transform quality of life as well as future health. Ideal for readers who: Want an evidence-based guide to menopause, HRT and women's hormone health. Are looking for myth-busting explanations of progesterone, estrogen and testosterone. Value medical non-fiction that challenges dismissal of women's symptoms. Prefer practical health writing with clear advocacy and clinical experience behind it.

by Francesco Mattana

€16.99

'There is no one better to take you on a journey to the beautiful island of Sardinia than Francesco, with his in-depth knowledge of the land, its food and traditions.' GENNARO CONTALDO 'There is such a beautiful feeling of home in this book. It's a pure love letter to Italian food filled to the brim with recipes I want to make but importantly I know I CAN make. I cannot wait to get this covered in sauce as I have it permanently open on my kitchen side.' EMILY ENGLISH Sardinia captures the true spirit of Mediterranean cooking. Here, you find a way of life filled with simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients, healthy fats and plenty of time spent cooking, eating and spending time with loved ones. Sardinia is, after all, one of only five designated 'blue zones' in the world - where people live longer than anywhere else. In Eat Like a Sardinian, chef Francesco Mattana invites you to discover the rich and varied food culture of the island, bringing together his experiences learning to cook from the women around him and years of teaching experience to create 90 delicious home-cooking recipes that everyone can master, with all the tips and tricks needed to get them right every time. Find the perfect small bite for your aperitivo hour, stock up your larder with preserves, perfect your pasta and bread-making skills, learn how to entertain the Sardinian way with impressive fish, meat and vegetable dishes and finish it all off with a traditional dolci. Who knew healthy living could be so sweet?

by Elma Walsh

€9.99

This book, a labour of love, covers two periods: the five years from when Donal Walsh was first diagnosed with cancer to his death on Ascension Sunday, 12 May 2013; and from that sad day until now, 2026, on the influence of his life on others. Donal’s life showed wisdom and faith beyond his years. He saw living with cancer as like being asked by God to climb high mountains. When he could no longer play sport, he got involved on the sideline as a coach. Though his illness was progressing he still made time to fundraise for many causes, and to write and appear on national television on issues like suicide. Through this time, he grew in faith. He gained acceptance of the fact that his life would be short: a great concern of his was that his family and friends would cope well with his passing. For his parents, Fionnbar and Elma, each year since Donal’s death has been a round of speaking engagements throughout Ireland, speaking to teenagers in schools and at parish missions and conferences of youth, including some abroad. ‘I Am Me’ recalls Donal’s life and death, and gives an overview of the years since. May reading this book touch your heart. Truly it can be said of the short life of Donal Walsh, ‘His life and death had its influence on others.’

by John Grisham

€17.99

John Grisham is known worldwide as the master of the legal thriller, and one of our most popular novelists, but his lifelong passion for justice has also led him to work extensively with The Innocence Project, and inspired him to tell often shocking stories of wrongful convictions—first in The Innocent Man, the basis for the Netflix documentary, and most recently in the #1 New York Times bestseller Framed, written with Jim McCloskey. Now he turns an unflinching eye to the tragic case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father who has spent years on death row for a crime he did not commit. In Shaken: The Rush to Execute an Innocent Man, he exposes the many failures that led to a blameless man's death sentence, and a justice system more eager for a conviction than the truth. Powerful, urgent, and frequently unimaginable, this is both a riveting legal drama as only John Grisham can tell it, and a searing indictment of America’s criminal justice system. Ideal for readers who: Want urgent legal non-fiction about wrongful conviction and the death penalty. Are interested in Robert Roberson's case and the failures behind a death sentence. Value true-crime writing focused on justice, evidence and institutional responsibility. Appreciate Grisham's storytelling applied to real-world legal outrage.

by Kate and Kay Allinson

€24.99

Pinch of Nom are back with their first ever meal prep guide – making it easier than ever to enjoy delicious, slimming meals every day. Get ready to prep like a boss thanks to Pinch of Nom: Meal Prep. It's packed with ALL the prep techniques you could wish for – making it easy to choose the ones that slot effortlessly into your week. Two weekly plans give you all you need to put the prep into practice. With banging breakfasts, big-flavour mains, delicious snacks and indulgent sweet treats, you'll never have to play the 'What's for dinner?' game again. The book is divided into handy prep techniques: Make Ahead: Handy individual meals that you can choose to store in the fridge or freezer. (Breakfast Burritos, Sweet Chilli Chicken Noodle Salad, Moroccan Chickpea bowls, Pork and White Bean Cobbler) Batch Cook: These big batch favourites can be cooked and then can be eaten straight away or divided into portions for the fridge or freezer. (Pork and Cranberry Cottage Pie, Pesto Chicken Lasagne, Cauliflower Korma) On-the-Go: Grab a portable meal for busy days when you need breakfast or lunch on-the-go (Banoffee Overnight Weetabix Pots, Cottage Cheese Bagels, Sweet Potato, Spinach and Feta Frittata, Spicy Chickpea Soup) Multi-Serve: Make a simple base recipe and enjoy it in multiple ways. (Crunchy Asian-Style Salad – the Base Recipe – turns into Salmon Satay Salad or Sweet Chilli Chicken Noodle Salad) Store Cupboard Meals: These dishes make use of ingredients found in the store cupboard for convenience and low cost. (Bean and Sweetcorn Chilli, Lentil Porridge) Freeze-and-Go: A chapter of our ever-popular 'dump bag' meals that are perfect for the slow cooker and air fryer. (CItrus Chicken Stew, Shredded Turkey Rolls).

by Sarah Rainey

€19.99

Fake it ’til you bake it with 70 deliciously simple recipes and supermarket cake hacks. ’Proof that baking can be low-effort and deeply satisfying ’ - Rachel Khoo Why make life harder than it needs to be? If you love home-baked treats but don’t have the time, energy or budget for complicated recipes and endless ingredient lists, How to Cheat at Baking is your new secret weapon. From biscuit-based traybakes and freezer cakes to air fryer wonders and microwave miracles, every foolproof recipe is designed to save you time without skimping on flavour. Whether you’re a tired parent, a hungry student or just someone who likes a cheat code, this is baking for real life – no pastry-making, proving time or piping skills required for the fab fake bakes. This collection of sweet treats is sure to become a fast family favourite . Includes: No-Bake Millionaire’s Shortbread Choc-Orange Cheesecake One-Minute Microwave Cookies Cinnamon Dough-Bake Strawberries & Cream Ripple Cake Fake Fab Lollies Air-Fryer Banana Muffins Chocolate Hazelnut Hippo Cake Two-Ingredient Bagels Boursin & Bacon Quiches Praise for Sarah Rainey: ‘The queen of store cupboard baking’ – Huffington Post UK ‘Sarah [is] an expert on how to cheat recipes if you are missing key ingredients’ – The Times

by Trevor A. Harley

€18.99

Why do most of us feel more miserable on a rainy day? Why are people more likely to commit violent crimes on a hot summer's night? And why on earth are we humans so obsessed with the weather? Weather affects us all the time - often in surprising ways - but there are steps we can take to work with the weather and not against it, benefitting our mental health in the process. For Professor Trevor Harley, understanding the weather and how it impacts our wellbeing saved his life. Here, he draws on this deeply personal journey, the experience of others and robust research to show how the weather affects our psychology and behaviour and, importantly, what we can do about it. From the rise in climate anxiety to the sweeping impact of Seasonal Affective Disorder, Professor Harley invites you to discover how adverse weather conditions affect different people. He offers practical advice on how to mitigate the negative effects of weather (or at least, learn how to accept them) and make the most of the positive ones. After all, you can't change the weather - but you can change how you respond to it.

by Gaelynn Lea

€24.99

Gaelynn Lea was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Her parents were loving, cashstrapped theater kids, and she grew up racing about in her first electric wheelchair, having adventures with her siblings, and handing out playbills at her parents' dinner theater shows. Transfixed by an orchestra performance in 5th grade, Gaelynn was determined to play the cello. When her shortened limbs made playing the instrument challenging, she employed a familiar tactic: adapting. What if she held a violin upright in her wheelchair, like the world's tiniest cello? That what if was the key that unlocked her lifelong music career. After winning NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert in 2016, Lea became a full-time touring musician-and that's when she began to truly struggle with the inaccessibility of the music world. Out of necessity, she became a dedicated advocate and activist, pushing back against the prevailing stereotypes, assumptions, and barriers with her own gently defiant style. Lea's warm, funny, deeply-felt memoir addresses love and faith, sexuality and mortality, the frustration and the joy of difference. She shows how disability inspires and enables unique and indispensable contributions to the world, and reminds readers to think creatively, fight for what they love, and savor the journey. Ideal for readers who: Are drawn to memoirs about disability, creativity and adapting life on your own terms. Want an honest account of music, ambition and the work behind public success. Appreciate stories that balance vulnerability with humour, grit and self-knowledge. Connect with artists who turn limitation, improvisation and persistence into power.

by Liam O'Connor

€17.99

Every family has a story … for Liam O’Connor that story goes back to his great-grandparents, William and Norry Kennedy. Using the threads of his family’s past to weave a tapestry that is at once personal yet somehow universal, this family memoir gives the reader an eye-witness perspective on the tumultuous lives of the landless, labouring class of nineteenth-century Ireland. Tales of William’s youthful adventures with the Royal navy and serving in HM Coastguard are contrasted with Norry’s early years of domestic servitude, as their lives through these years were set against the backdrop of Britain’s near-global empire and the Big Houses of local landlords, of wars abroad and social turmoil at home, before giving way post-marriage to the priority of surviving and raising a family no matter the circumstances. Beautifully crafted with fact and fiction both playing their role, The Sailor and the Seamstress is a tender tale of joy and sorrow, life and loss and a courage and strength that endures no matter what

by Sathnam Sanghera

€19.99

In his brilliantly original Tonight the Music Seems so Loud, bestselling author Sathnam Sanghera portrays the extraordinary life, and times, of one of Britain's most beloved musical icons – George Michael. Through the lens of George Michael's life, Sathnam Sanghera, the prize-winning author of Empireland, writes a kaleidoscopic story of immigration; homophobia; fame; the 80s and 90s; creative and musical genius; the tabloids; addiction; obsessive fans; shame; and why the love for George Michael has only grown in the years since his tragic death on Christmas Day 2016. Ideal for readers who: Want a cultural biography of George Michael that goes beyond the hits. Are interested in fame, immigration, sexuality, tabloids and 1980s-90s Britain. Enjoy music writing that treats pop stardom as both personal and political. Appreciate sympathetic portraits of artists whose legacy keeps changing after death.

by Alice Roberts

€28.99

Humans who are we? Physically, we're unremarkable in the animal world a hairless ape. But somehow, in combination, our characteristics make us remarkable. How can our fingers open this book with such precision, prising apart pages just a fraction of a millimetre thick? How can we understand the symbols in it and read the thoughts someone has transferred to the page? With our union of dexterity and brain power, we discovered ways of finding food and beating the elements not only in our home on the African savanna, but in every habitat from jungle to Arctic waste. Uncovering exactly how we did this is not easy. Each fossil or flint tool discovery seems to rewrite the human story. This thought-provoking book presents the latest advances in understanding, challenging old myths and baked-in misconceptions all through the lens of the human body. Do women have hearts, lungs, and legs adapted to running down prey because they inherited their fathers hunting DNA, or because in fact, they did their share of hunting themselves? Humans tells the story of our evolution with beautiful illustrations of our seemingly ordinary anatomy alongside mind expanding diagrams of what we achieved with it.

by Laurence Falconer

€18.99

Top of the Morgen! charts the adventures of Laurence Falconer, a craic-loving Dubliner, as he tries to get to grips with a new life in Germany. In his hilarious, heart-warming and self-deprecating style, Laurence explores and celebrates the similarities between the Irish and the Germans (smashing pints) and some of the vast cultural differences (pretty much everything else). From attempts at raucous busking in a quaint and quiet German village to the conversational pitfalls that come about when ‘grand’ is your answer to most questions, Laurence hilariously details the blunders and escapades that thrive in the bewildering cultural gap between the Irish and the Germans. An insightful and funny love letter to two very different cultures, Top of the Morgen! is a fascinating and riotous memoir of finding love and humour in a home very far from home.

by Sally Hayden

€16.99

From the Orwell Prize-winning author of My Fourth Time, We Drowned comes a powerful account of human resilience, capturing our capacity for love and connection against all odds. We live in an era defined by crisis – whether it be war and displacement, or climate collapse and rapidly widening inequality. Acclaimed international correspondent Sally Hayden has spent her career covering some of the darkest moments of our time, and yet even in the face of unimaginable adversity, she’s witnessed the love and care of everyday people. In This is Also a Love Story, Hayden introduces us to a couple separated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and a mother in northeast Nigeria who risks everything to save her daughter from forced marriage to Boko Haram militants. We meet a group of Syrian women searching tirelessly for their missing spouses and children, while launching a call for justice, and learn about letters from the bereaved to the dead, still being written over a decade after the tsunami that devastated Japan. In stories that crisscross the globe, from Uganda to Lebanon, Rwanda to Iraq, Hayden asks us: what if news was recounted through the prism of the actions people take for those they love? Would it become harder to dehumanise those who seem different to us? This is Also a Love Story dares us to recognise how connection, self-sacrifice and love can be found in even the most difficult of times, and – as a result – to question what might be needed to create a better world. Ideal for readers who: Seek reportage that finds love and care inside war, displacement and crisis. Get pulled toward stories from Ukraine, Nigeria, Syria and Japan to widen the emotional frame. Value ordinary people doing moral work when systems fail them. Are moved by resilience that resists despair without softening the facts.

by Anthony Scaramucci

€19.99

An explosive insider story of the biggest mistakes in history and how to put them right - from the man who saw America's wrong moves up close, White House insider turned host of the hit podcast, The Rest is Politics: US We're living in an age of deep political anger and frustration. Where did it come from, and how do we get out? Anthony Scaramucci's electrifying answer - rooted in history, business, and first-hand experience - reveals the true origins of America's current crisis, charting how both political parties made a series of catastrophic decisions that dismantled a postwar period of unprecedented stability and prosperity. Each decision deepened inequality, corroded trust, and fueled the anger that empowered Donald Trump's rise and his assault on democracy. The story Scaramucci tells is 'money-point-of-view history': it gallops from Wall St to Main St, from the boardroom to the Situation Room. A product of the working class who rose to the heights of finance and power, he has witnessed first-hand how money and ambition have always lived in tension with ideals. And he brings a rare skin-in-the game perspective to showing how both parties failed the people they once represented. It will take courage and tough action but in All The Wrong Moves he sets up the challenge to cut through partisanship and embrace some right ones. All the Wrong Moves is not about right and left. It's about right and wrong. It is a portrait of America which has the clarity of an X-ray and is a blistering display of storytelling and analysis. Ideal for readers who: Want a political insider’s view of how bad decisions reshape public life. Like big-picture history filtered through business, Washington and lived experience. Prefer nonfiction that connects past policy choices to today’s anger and instability. Enjoy arguments that are direct, provocative and built for debate.

by Joshua Nueva

€32.99

Journey through the raw and rugged beauty of Ireland, with 100+ stunning photographs of the breathtaking places and hidden gems. Northern lights, humpback whales, incredible islands, scenic drives, wildlife, hikes and stunning white sand beaches are just a few of the unforgettable sights which make Ireland renowned for its natural beauty. Unseen Ireland takes readers on a journey through stunning Irish landscapes to explore the adventures of a lifetime that Ireland has to offer, covering each of the provinces of Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht. Along the way we'll hear the Irish history, myths and legends which are woven into the fabric of the landscape - from the Hidden Village of Galboly to the prehistoric monuments of Newgrange, which are linked to the ancient Irish god of love Oenghus The author, Joshua Nueva, is a photographer, filmmaker and travel content creator from Co. Mayo who was recently nominated for TikTok's 'Travel Creator of the Year'. Filled with atmospheric photography of Ireland's most beautiful places, this book isn't only about places you may never have seen, but the light in which we see them.

by Simon Zebo

€21.99

The electrifying story of a rugby icon who changed the game - and the face of Irish sport. From the streets of Cork to the grand stages of Thomond Park, the Stade Yves-duManoir and beyond, Simon Zebo's journey is one of flair, fire and fearless individuality. In this candid and captivating memoir, Zebo opens up about his life, from his record-breaking feats with Munster and Ireland to his trailblazing role as the first black man to wear the green jersey. With trademark wit and warmth, Zebo reflects on the highs and lows of a career that spanned continents, including his unforgettable stint with Racing 92, his Lions tour memories, the moments that made him a fan favourite, and his insightful, exuberant punditry. Co-written with acclaimed rugby journalist Gerry Thornley, Zeebs is more than a sports memoir: it's a celebration of self-expression, resilience and the joy of playing the game your way. Ideal for readers who: Want a candid rugby memoir about flair, identity and breaking new ground. Follow Simon Zebo’s Munster, Ireland and Racing 92 career with affection. Enjoy sports autobiographies with warmth, humour and behind-the-scenes honesty. Appreciate stories of resilience, self-expression and changing what Irish rugby can look like.

by Frank Shovlin

€26.99

The definitive biography of Ireland's greatest post-war writer: 'the most important Irish novelist since Samuel Beckett' (Guardian) that 'everyone should read'; (Colm Tibn); 'one of the greatest writers of our era' (Hilary Mantel). The definitive biography of Ireland's greatest post-war writer, rich in dramatic revelations bringing to life the world that inspired his masterpieces. On his death in 2006, John McGahern was hailed as 'the most important Irish novelist since Samuel Beckett' (Guardian) that ‘everyone should read’ (Colm Tóibín) and ‘one of the greatest writers of our era’ (Hilary Mantel). But who was the enigmatic man behind the literary myth? McGahern became famous in 1965 when his novel The Dark - exposing child abuse in the rural Irish community - was banned for its ‘pornographic content’. But his private life before and after has been shrouded in mystery. One of seven children on a farm ruled by his militant father, McGahern’s universe was shattered by the death of his mother when he was nine. After studying at University College Dublin, his early marriage failed - and once dismissed from his position as a teacher after the censorship scandal, his turmoiled love affairs as an exile in London lead to the secret birth of a son. But it was the moment he met his future wife, Madeline Green – his partner for the rest of his life – that defined his future existence of literary creativity. After decades of research, Frank Shovlin has crafted a magisterial portrait of this elusive figure, drawing on hours of new interviews and unseen archival material to illuminate a cultural legend. Ideal for readers who: Want a definitive biography of John McGahern and the Ireland that shaped him. Enjoy literary lives told through family history, censorship and private contradictions. Like biography that uncovers the person behind a major national writer. Appreciate Irish cultural history with drama, research and emotional depth.

by Nara Aziza Smith

€26.99

Nara Aziza Smith (@naraaziza), the best-dressed culinary creator in digital media, brings her signature style to 80 delicious, homemade family-friendly recipes in her debut cookbook. You may think you know Nara Smith—the glamorous outfits, the soothing ASMR voice, the beautiful family, the seemingly effortless approach to making food from scratch—but behind it all is a working mom with a relatable goal: preparing nourishing whole foods for herself and her family. Nara grew up in Germany inspired by her grandmother’s cooking and the intention behind it— everything from freshly baked bread to her mother’s home remedies for mild ailments, like garlic soaked in honey. While working as a model, she soon met and married supermodel Lucky Blue Smith and started a family. When she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and eczema, she found that she could manage her symptoms by cutting out most processed foods. She turned her scratchcooking expertise in a new curated direction while sharing her cooking online with compelling and elevated content. A self-taught home cook, Nara found joy in the ethos of slowing down and cooking with intention at home. Now, millions of followers later, Nara has made home cooking look incredibly chic while preparing delicious and thoughtful meals her family loves. In her eagerly awaited and beautifully photographed first cookbook, Nara shares recipes from simple to complex, such as: Softest White Potato Sandwich, English Muffins, and Handmade Cheese Crackers, a few of the doughs that keep Nara’s hands busy Cinnamon Toast Squares, a quick breakfast beloved by Nara’s toddlers and better than anything you can find in stores Baked Fall Vegetable Salad with Miso-Sherry Dressing, a gorgeous salad that fuels Nara for long workdays Soy-Glazed Flank Steak with Plum Herb Salad, a beautiful, nourishing meal made from whole ingredients One Pasta Dough for all shapes and sizes, with sauces, including stunning edible floral lasagna sheets. Pork Schnitzel, a comfort food that brings Nara back to her childhood in Germany Lucky’s Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies, Nara’s husband’s recipe for the best American classic A chapter on Bits & Bobs, including everything from homemade mozzarella to flavored butters to chocolate-hazelnut spread, showing the simplicity and magic of cooking from whole ingredients In Homemade, Nara brings ease and elegance to the creation of homemade food—inspiring readers to elevate their own reality, in the kitchen and beyond in their daily life. Ideal for readers who: Cook from scratch with a stylish but family-centred approach to everyday food. Discover recipes shaped by whole ingredients, gentle routines and homemade staples. See the story behind Nara Smith’s polished food world and health-conscious cooking habits. Balance quick comfort dishes with ambitious kitchen projects and elegant presentation.

by Louise O'Neill

€17.99

A deliciously honest memoir about dating, desire and the radical act of wanting more. At 38, Louise O’Neill had the life she thought she wanted—until her long-term relationship ended, taking with it the home, future, and sense of certainty she’d built. Heartbroken but defiant, she made a radical decision: to say yes to everything, to take risks, and to reclaim her life—on her own terms. What followed was a dating experiment that took her across Paris, London, New York, and beyond. Through the men she meets and the moments in between, Louise begins to challenge everything she’s been taught to settle for – in life, love, and in herself. Part memoir, part manifesto, A Bigger Life is a candid, courageous exploration of modern womanhood, sexual freedom, and the myths we’re sold about what makes a life worthwhile. It’s about embracing uncertainty, finding joy after heartbreak, and creating space for the version of yourself that doesn’t play small. Louise invites us to laugh, wince, and reflect as she asks the question at the heart of the book: What does it really mean to live a bigger life? Ideal for readers who: Are drawn to memoirs about dating, desire and rebuilding after heartbreak. Want frank reflections on wanting more from love, sex and adulthood. Like travel, risk-taking and self-discovery told with candour and wit. Appreciate Louise O’Neill’s willingness to challenge what women are taught to settle for.

by Ryan Caldwell

€16.99

From the roar of packed stadiums to the silence of a prison cell, White Lines is the blazing true story of Ryan Caldwell - former Ulster, Ireland and Premiership rugby player - whose fall from grace nearly cost him everything. Once hailed as a towering enforcer on the pitch, Ryan's life spiralled after injury ended his career. Addiction, rage and despair took hold, culminating in a moment of devastating reckoning. But from the brink of death, he chose to fight - not for glory, but for survival. What follows is a raw, unforgettable journey: through the depths of trauma, into the heart of the Amazon jungle, and across the rugged terrain of healing. With the help of shamanic wisdom, plant medicine and radical self-reflection, Ryan confronts the pain he buried beneath his rugby persona and begins to rebuild. Co-written with journalist Peter Lockhart, White Lines is more than a sports memoir - it's a lit tale of redemption, resilience and the courage to rewrite your story. Gritty, honest, fiercely human, this is a book for anyone who's ever stood at the edge and wondered if there was a way back. Ideal for readers who: Follow sports memoirs that confront the cost of life after elite competition. Want a raw account of injury, addiction, prison and recovery. Like redemption stories that move from public collapse to hard-won survival. Appreciate Irish rugby stories told with honesty rather than polish.

by Harlan Coben

€18.99

Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, Plot Twist is a refreshingly honest look at the life of a writer whose stories have thrilled us for decades. With 100 million books in print worldwide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of his work, Harlan Coben has much to teach us about the creative process. Plumbing memories from his suburban childhood and his early years trying to break into publishing, Coben tells his own story for the first time. Filled with useful tips and techniques on the creative process, he does away with the traditional categories of writing - characters, plot, setting - and looks at the process holistically. Plot Twist is a masterclass on the act of being a writer, and everything that comes with it: the self-doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion and dedication. At the end of the day, his method is a simple one: “If it helps me produce pages, good. If it doesn’t, bad.” This book will help every aspiring writer produce pages. Honest, funny, insightful, and at times deeply moving, this is both a captivating memoir and an essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of storytelling from one of our most beloved authors. Ideal for readers who: Learn from Harlan Coben’s life in writing as both memoir and craft lesson. See how doubt, discipline, success and contradiction shape a long creative career. Draw practical storytelling insight from an author with global reach and screen adaptations. Read a candid literary memoir that is useful without becoming a standard manual.

by Michael Douglas

€18.99

Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life in a raw, careersweeping memoir. Initially dismissed as only Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas' handsome son, Douglas stunned Hollywood and the world when he won his first Oscar at just thirty years old for producing the multi-Academy Award winning classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Once told he would be nothing more than a television actor, he walked of the hit series The Streets of San Francisco to become a global movie star whose films have grossed billions of dollars. Rejected for serious acting roles that he saw go to his Hollywood pals Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty, he refused to be typecast and won his second Academy Award for his iconic performance as Gordon Gekko in Wall Street. Beginning with Douglas's childhood and complicated relationship with his father, the memoir traces his path to success with news-breaking behind-the-scenes stories of his rise to fame. Yet as Douglas's fame rose, so did his personal struggles, and here for the first time is the full, candid story of the challenges he and his family faced, from affairs with some of the most celebrated actresses in Hollywood, his own serious drug addiction which threaten to destroy his first marriage and career, the heartbreaking battle to save his son from a terrible drug addiction that sent him to federal prison at thirty-one years old, and an against-all-odds battle with stage four cancer. His love affair with Oscar winner Catherine Zeta Jones was initially dismissed as just another Hollywood fling, but they proved the skeptics wrong about their age gap and stayed together through relationship troubles, health issues, tabloid gossip and are still going strong after twentyfive years of marriage. Douglas starred in and produced some of the biggest movies of all time including One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Romancing the Stone, Fatal Attraction, Wall Street, Basic Instinct, Disclosure, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra, for which he won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Liberace. His movies have defined cultural moments and sometimes whole decades. Ideal for readers who: Are interested in Hollywood memoirs that cover both legacy and reinvention. Want Michael Douglas’s account of family, fame, career risks and public scrutiny. Like behind-the-scenes stories from an actor and producer with decades of perspective. Appreciate celebrity memoirs that look beyond glamour to ambition, rivalry and resilience.

by Marwan Barghouti

€19.99

For more than two decades, Marwan Barghouti has been held in an Israeli prison cell, much of that time in total isolation. Yet his voice has never been forgotten. Described by the Economist as ‘the world’s most important prisoner’ and often referred to as Palestine’s Mandela, Barghouti remains the most widely supported Palestinian political leader. As a long-standing advocate of peace grounded in justice and equality, he has become an enduring symbol of unity and hope – even from behind bars. Unbroken brings together, for the first time, a powerful and intimate portrait of Barghouti’s life and struggle for a free Palestine: private letters to his family, personal writings, correspondence with global public figures, press interviews, public statements and rare personal photographs. This is his story, in his own words. Unsilenced, unbroken. Ideal for readers who: Want political nonfiction built from letters, testimony and a life lived under confinement. Are interested in Palestinian politics, imprisonment and the struggle for justice. Like portraits that combine private life, public leadership and historical context. Prefer books that invite reflection on peace, resistance and moral endurance.

by Sir Paul Smith

€27.99

From leaving school at fifteen with undiagnosed dyslexia to a life-changing accident that would end one dream and begin another, Sir Paul’s journey has been anything but conventional. A meeting on his twenty-first birthday with the woman who became the love of his life and his immersion in the exciting new world of the '60s London art and fashion scene would set him on a path towards building the global fashion empire he has today. After fifty years of continuous trading, Paul still goes to his shopfloor every Saturday to meet customers. In a story filled with his signature wit, warmth and eccentric flair, Paul takes us from the humble beginnings of his first tiny shop in a Nottingham alleyway – tucked behind a dark, damp corridor – to opening his first London shop on Floral Street in the reviving Covent Garden, and then on to his conquest of other countries, including Japan. His memories of dressing rock stars, actors, and athletes give us a unique perspective on fashion, art, music and culture in the last half century, with a cast of characters ranging from David Bowie and Daniel Day Lewis to Giorgio Armani and Sir Alex Ferguson. Threads is the story of a truly unique British icon and of how a young boy from a modest upbringing in Nottingham, guided by his father’s lasting message of hard work and repairing everything by hand, became a symbol of innovation and creativity. And of how, in a world of increasingly globalised homogeneity, he has fought to hold on to the precious independence at the heart of his vision.

by Steven Bartlett

€18.99

Steven Bartlett, creator of The Diary of a CEO, returns with his most unique and uncompromising book yet.How do you do the thing when you don't know how to do the thing?There are two kinds of people in this world: those who talk about changing their lives, and those who actually do it. This book is written for the second group: for anyone ready to cross that line.After close to a decade spent interviewing scientists and spies, monks and misfits, billionaires and athletes, founders and failures, Steven has learned one truth that sits above all others: the thing blocking you isn't talent, luck, resources or readiness. It's the wall you've built around yourself. And it's not made of concrete - it's made of paper.Blending unforgettable stories from the world's biggest doers with methods drawn from behavioural science, Just Fcking Do It gives you the tools to overcome fear, easy comfort, inertia, embarrassment or self-deception and to take action. Now. Before the window closes.Because this isn't just a book - it's a wake-up call. Will you answer it?

by Benjamin Todd

€19.99

You have about 80,000 hours in your career: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. This means your choice of career is the most important decision you’ll ever make. Choose well, and you can have a more rewarding, interesting life, and also help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. Choose poorly, and you could waste decades. So what should you do? Most advice is based on no research, instead offering (misleading) platitudes like ‘follow your passion’. It’s surprisingly out of date, focusing on traditional paths rather than those most likely to thrive in an age of AI. And if you want to help others, the advice is even more simplistic: telling you to choose careers like nurse or doctor, when there are paths in which almost anyone can save more lives. In fact, some careers have hundreds of times more impact than others, but most of us have no idea which ones. Benjamin Todd is the founder of 80,000 Hours, a non-profit that’s spent over ten years researching how to have a meaningful and impactful career. Here he introduces a tried-and-tested toolkit framework that has already led thousands of people to change their path. It covers: What really makes for a dream job, and why finding it probably doesn’t involve ‘following your passion’. How to identify which global problems are most pressing, and why they might involve AI as much as climate change. Which roles are likely to be automated, and how to ensure yours isn’t among them. It’s also full of practical tips and tools. You’ll come away with a plan to use your 80,000 hours in a way that’s rewarding and fulfils your potential to make a difference. 'A ridiculously in-depth guide about how to find that perfect career for you.' Ali Abdaal, author of Feel-Good Productivity 'Based on evidence and good sense, not platitudes.' Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of our Nature

by Eoghan Daltun

€22.99

In Setting the Land Free, award-winning author and rewilder Eoghan Daltun explores the state of rewilding in Ireland, as the beginnings of a mass movement - the like of which has been successfully modelled in Scotland - grows in impact and stature. As he considers the radical shift that is needed in our relationship with our natural world, he takes to the high roads and by-roads to meet with those at the forefront of change. The book provides an inspiring vision for rewilding in an Irish context, creating refuges for wild nature in a landscape that has been given over almost entirely to human extractive processes, such as industrialised farming or monoculture plantation forestry. From those involved in bog ecosystem restoration, to native species reintroduction, to rewilding at sea, forest rewilding and much more, Eoghan meets with the pioneers at the cutting edge of the transformed relationship with nature required for the future of diverse species and habitats, and for ecological balance. A courageous book that forges a vision that is as inspiring as it is urgent. Ideal for readers who: Care about rewilding, biodiversity and the future of Ireland’s natural landscape. Want inspiring environmental nonfiction grounded in real people and local projects. Enjoy nature writing that connects bogs, forests, seas and species restoration. Look for hopeful but urgent thinking about changing our relationship with the land.

by Noraly Schoenmaker

€17.99

COMING IN 2027 The next book from the NewYork Times and Sunday Times Bestselling author of Free Ride and the creator of the YouTube channel Itchy Boots with over 3 million subscribers worldwide.