We’re so lucky in Ireland to have so many talented writers, illustrators, and photographers who, along with some amazing publishing teams, produce brilliant books every year.
Of course, books are published all year, but we’ve rounded up some brand new ones in a variety of genres, aimed at audiences of all ages, in case you missed them.
Books for adults: Non-fiction
“Lili’s Family Fakeaways” By Lili Forberg €22.99
Lili’s Family Fakeaways, €22.99. Pic: The O’Brien Press
“Lili’s Family Fakeaways” is packed with over 80 dishes you’ll want to cook again and again, all using simple, readily available ingredients. Whether it’s chicken chow mein, pad Thai or air fryer falafel, taco cheese fries, prawn biryani or double-decker smash burgers, now you can make them at home quicker than ordering a takeaway.
“Foxford Cafe Cookbook” By Kathleen Flavin, Photographs by Christopher Heaney €24.99
Foxford Cafe Cookbook,€24.99. Pic: The O’Brien Press
Discover the vibrant flavours of Foxford Cafe with this stunning collection of recipes and stories crafted by head chef Kathleen Flavin.
“The Dodger – DJ Carey & the Great Betrayal” by Eimear Ní Bhraonáin €20
Eimear Ní Bhraonáin – THE DODGER – DJ Carey & the Great Betrayal, €20.00. Pic: The Book Shop
In this riveting exposé, Eimear Ní Bhraonáin uncovers the extraordinary fall from grace of a national icon and how he betrayed the fans who once loved him.
“Remnants of Our Past: The Visual Clues to Our Irish Heritage” by Deirdre O’Neill €23
Deirdre O’Neill – Remnants of Our Past: The Visual Clues to Our Irish Heritage – Gill Books, €23.00. Pic: The Book Shop
“Remnants of Our Past” tells the story of Irish people, their memories preserved in these forgotten places. What is now a cold hearth in a collapsing fireplace was once the warm centre where the family gathered, and the fire was never allowed to go out. The tranquil parks in our villages were once bustling fair greens, echoing with the bellowing of livestock and the howls of faction fighters.
“Bold, Brilliant and Bad: Irish Women from History” by Marian Broderick €14
Marian Broderick – Bold, Brilliant and Bad: Irish Women from History, O’Brien Press, €14.00. Pic: The Book Shop
From every county in Ireland, meet women who made a real difference to the world we live in today. From creative craftswomen to singing sensations, poets to sporting champions, patriots, scientists, and more, the stories of amazing women from our history are too often neglected and forgotten.
(First published in 2018, the new edition has a new cover design and added content.)
“The GAA Covered: A History of the GAA in Match Programmes” by John Kelly €26
John Kelly – The GAA Covered: A History of the GAA in Match Programmes, Gill Books, €26.00. Pic: The Book Shop
“The GAA Covered” is a stunning visual compendium of GAA programmes that offers a fresh perspective on the organisation. With over 100 years of material contained within, each page features striking images of that year’s provincial and All-Ireland final match programmes, along with superb captions of context and colour.
Books for adults: Fiction
“Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way” by Elaine Feeney €15
Elaine Feeney – Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way, €15.00. Pic: The Book Shop
A multi-generational family story of the west of Ireland and its women, and a love story of second chances from the Booker-longlisted author of How to Build a Boat.
“Nesting” by Roisín O’Donnell €14.99
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell, €14.99. Pic: Easons
Tense, beautifully written, and deeply moving, Nesting is a story of resilience, hope, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her children. But can Ciara truly break free—and at what cost?
“Thirst Trap” by Gráinne O’Hare €14.99
Thirst Trap by Grainne O’Hare,€14.99. Pic: Easons
“Thirst Trap” by Gráinne O’Hare is a blazing, bittersweet, bitingly funny, and painfully relatable story about the friendships that endure through the very best and the very worst of times.
“Venetian Vespers” by John Banville €19.99
Venetian Vespers by John Banville,€19.99. Pic: Dubray Books
Winter 1899, and strange things are afoot. English hack writer Evelyn Dolman marries Laura Rensselaer, the daughter of a wealthy American plutocrat. But in the midst of a rift between Laura and her father, Evelyn’s plans for a substantial inheritance look to be dashed. Arriving in Venice for their belated honeymoon at Palazzo Dioscuri, the couple are met by a series of seemingly otherworldly occurrences, which exacerbate Evelyn’s already frayed nerves. Is it just the sea mist blanketing the floating city, or is he really losing his mind?
“Twist” by Colum McCann €17.95
Twist by Colum McCann, €17.95. Pic: Gutter Bookshop
A darkly epic novel about connection, disconnection and destruction…As taut and propulsive as a thriller, and a timeless exploration of narrative and truth, Twist is the work of a master storyteller at the height of his powers.
Books for kids and young people: Fiction and non-fiction
“Little Tommy Twig and The Silly Goose” by John Murphy, Illustrated by Billy Dante €9.00
“Little Tommy Twig and The Silly Goose” by John Murphy, Illustrated by Billy Dante €9.00
On a starry night, a silly goose crashes through Little Tommy Twig’s door, desperate for help. The goose needs FLOOSE — and he needs it NOW! But what on earth is this floose? And can six-year-old Tommy solve the mystery before the goose loses his last tooth?
This one is tremendous fun that will undoubtedly leave kids (and older readers) in fits of laughter.
“Flossie McFluff Saves Christmas” By Eoin O’Brien, Illustrated by Audrey Dowling €9.99
Flossie McFluff Saves Christmas, €9.99. Pic: The O’Brien Press
Christmas is coming, and the animals in the woods are getting excited. Flossie McFluff, the feisty forest fairy, is busy making her wee house look jolly. But when their burrows are flooded by a storm, the creatures have nowhere to sleep. Can Flossie help her friends find somewhere safe and dry before a special visitor comes their way?
“The Sleigh Queens Save Christmas” by Seán Casey €11.60
The Sleigh Queens Save Christmas by Sean Casey. Pic: Amazon
One magical Christmas Eve, three fabulous drag queens are finishing their spectacular show when a sleigh crashes through the ceiling. As a sad Santa comes off the sleigh, it’s clear he needs to rediscover his Christmas magic.
“Badger Books” by Paddy Donnelly €14.99
“Badger Books” by Paddy Donnelly €14.99
‘Badger Books’ is a bookshop run by a badger. On its shelves, you can find books about every animal. From bears to elephants, tigers to dinosaurs and pandas to narwhals. But there’s one book they don’t have … and it’s one that Rory the Fox really, really wants.
“It’s Too Dark, Puffling” by Erika McGann and Gerry Daly €10.99
It’s Too Dark, Puffling By Erika McGann and Gerry Daly. Pic: The O’Brien Press
A kind little puffling lives on Skellig Michael. She loves her cosy underground bed. But her smaller puffling friend is afraid of the dark and cannot sleep in his little burrow. The other animals on Skellig Michael want to help and share why they love the nighttime. Can they convince Puffling’s little friend to no longer be afraid?
“Make Your Home a Nature Reserve” by Donna Mullen, Illustrated by Eoin O’Brien €19.99
Make Your Home a Nature Reserve By Donna Mullen, Illustrated by Eoin O’Brien. Pic: The O’Brien Press
Insects, birds, bats, foxes, badgers, shrews. These beautiful and fascinating creatures need a place to live, as their natural habitats become increasingly endangered. Learn how to make your space – from a windowbox to a suburban garden to a farm – inviting to nature. And learn all about Ireland’s wildlife, from tiny plants to large mammals.
“Shooting for the Stars: My Journey to Become Ireland’s First Astronaut” By Dr Norah Patten, Illustrated by Jennifer Farley €14.99
“Shooting for the Stars: My Journey to Become Ireland’s First Astronaut” By Dr Norah Patten, Illustrated by Jennifer Farley €14.99
Shooting for the Stars, My Journey to Become Ireland’s First Astronaut By Dr (PhD) Norah Patten, Illustrated by Jennifer Farley. Pic: The O’Brien Press
Norah Patten brings you on a journey high above the earth and into space. You will learn about space travel, astronaut training and life without gravity. A fun and engaging book about space and becoming an astronaut, but most importantly, this book is about following your dreams, no matter how big!
* Originally published on Rollercoaster.ie.
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