Teen & Young Adult Books of the Month

by Alan Carrigan

€10.00

Seventeen-year-old Sam, who has cerebral palsy, just wants to control his own life. When he is excluded from a trip in the best school year, and has to spend the day with his bully, it’s the tipping point. In his campaign for an accessible bus, Sam gets more than he bargained for. But if you’re always thinking that the next thing will make you happy, what happens to right now? Ideal for readers who: Enjoy contemporary Teen & Young Adult fiction that's grounded in real-life issues and challenges Appreciate relatable Irish settings and stories Like authors Elle McNicoll,  Jenny Ireland, Sharon M. Draper's Out of My Mind, or Lucas Maxwell's A Million Tiny Missiles All At Once

by Cynthia Murphy

€10.00

Murder is an art . . . and she's the next masterpiece. From the bestselling author of Win Lose Kill Die and Keep Your Friends Close comes an addictive killer-thriller with a horror twist, following an aspiring crime journalist's investigation into a case of copycat murders seemingly connected to a 'cursed' painting. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes' The Naturals series and Bill Wood's Let's Split Up. Don't miss out on the limited edition pink sprayed edge! 'A thriller author to watch!' Karen M. McManus, international bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying When aspiring crime journalist Fliss Keller uncovers a disturbing self-portrait of a man at an estate sale, her Art History professor dad buys it, despite how unsettled Fliss feels. The portrait has been lost for decades and completes a set of four existing paintings of women by the same artist already hanging in the town's gallery. That evening, the portrait falls to the floor, revealing paperwork inside the frame that suggests the artist was a serial killer and that the women depicted were his victims. Despite her alarm, Fliss vows to investigate and uncover the truth. But when a series of gruesome murders rock the community, and some think the resurrection of the self-portrait has unleashed a curse, Fliss knows better than to believe them. There are shocking similarities between the poses of the modern-day murders and the painted women, and she's sure there's a copycat killer on the loose. Racing against time, can Fliss unravel the clues before she becomes the murderer's next muse? PRAISE FOR PAINT ME LIKE YOUR DEAD GIRLS: 'A wickedly brilliant masterpiece from the queen of YA thrillers. Deliciously dark and addictive, this is Cynthia Murphy's best - and scariest - book yet.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First 'Dark and unsettling, Murphy delivers an original, suspenseful thriller driven by richly drawn characters, where the horrors of the past refuse to stay buried. Perfect for fans of twisty crime!' Jennifer Pearson, author of Drop Dead Famous 'A delicious mystery full of clever twists and shocking turns.' Jessica Goodman, author of They Wish They Were Us 'I couldn't put it down. A really original concept and such a fun read.' Kelly McCaughrain, author of Just Another Dead Boy 'Sharp, thrilling and darkly riveting. Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls kept me on the edge of my seat!' Alexis Henderson, author of When I Was Death 'Slick and twisted. A pulse-pounding thriller that held me captive all the way to the blistering finale! Prepare for a one-sit read.' Kat Ellis, author of Harrow Lake 'A propulsive thriller that's both wickedly funny and deviously dark' Veronica Bane, author of Difficult Girls 'Dark, thrilling and so creepy. An enthralling world of art, obsession and murder' Amy McCaw, author of Mina and the Undead PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA MURPHY: 'Bold, thrilling, and wickedly addictive. Your next obsession.' Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us is Lying 'An intricately crafted YA thriller that I cannot wait to read again.' Bill Wood, author of Let's Split Up 'Twists, turns and heartstopping tension, Cynthia Murphy is a thriller author at the top of her game.' Benjamin Dean, author of How to Die Famous

by Helen Comerford

€9.49

THE END IS BREWING ... Love, lattes, and world-ending drama - life just got a lot less cosy for Lydie, teenage daughter of Death. The YA romcom/fantasy obsession you didn't know you needed. Come for the cinnamon rolls, stay for the apocalypse. Lydie, the daughter of Death, a retired Rider of the Apocalypse, is obsessed with 'cosy'; cosy books, cosy job in the family café, cosy low-drama life. But then secretive, attractive, and above all annoying, Kai, bursts into the café in a flurry of autumn leaves, with secrets that threaten to change everything. Big, un-cosy things are coming for Lydie whether she likes it or not, and working with Kai might be the only way to protect her town. Provided she doesn't fall for him first ... TROPES FOR THE CAFÉ AT THE END OF THE WORLD ¤ Grumpy/sunshine ¤ Forced Proximity ¤ Enemies to ... well, that would be telling ¤ Brooding ML who just needs a hug ¤ 'I totally have to kiss you right now or else we'll blow our cover' PRAISE FOR THE CAFÉ AT THE END OF THE WORLD 'With timeless yearning, apocalyptic stakes and a cosy setting, this is a delicious treat of a book' - Niyla Farook, award-winning author of Murder for Two 'A comforting, cozy hug set against world-ending stakes and heart-pounding adventure. After reading, you'll never want to leave the Snug' - Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies 'The perfect balance of cosy, coffee-shop vibes with thrilling, world-saving stakes' - Zeena Gosrani, author of This Dark Heart

by Suzanne Collins

€10.00

The fastest-selling YA book of all time and biggest-selling YA book of 2025, now in paperback. Includes brand-new exclusive content of a District 12 family tree and a timeline of rebellion. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes. When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. As the Games begin, he understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena. Sunrise on the Reaping is the fastest-selling YA book of all time in the UK and was shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year. There are more than 100 million copies of The Hunger Games series in print and digital formats worldwide. The blockbuster movie of Sunrise on the Reaping is slated for November 2026 and has an all-star cast including Joseph Zada, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close.