Dubray Books for Christmas 2015

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The Story of the Lost ChildMy Brilliant FriendElena Ferrante • €15.99The Neapolitan novels that have taken the world by storm. The Story of the Lost Child is the unmissable finale to a great literary achievement.

The Ginger ManJ.P. Donleavy • €25.00The 60th anniversary of this landmark comic classic has resulted in a whole new generation of readers.

The Happy PearDavid & Stephen Flynn • €19.99The success of the Happy Pear duo has carried on throughout the past year – a testament to their enthusiasm for delicious and healthy food.

The Mindfulness Colouring BookEmma Farrarons • €9.99

Secret GardenJohanna Basford • €15.99The phenomenon of the year: colouring books for adults, for pleasure and peace of mind.

The Life-Changing Magic of TidyingMarie Kondo • €14.99Transform your home and transform your life through The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying – everybody else is so why not you?

Ardennes 1944: Hitler’s Last GambleAntony Beevor • €32.99The story of the greatest battle of the Second World War in Western Europe, by the author of Stalingrad and Berlin.

A Brief History of Seven KillingsMarlon James • €11.99Winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize. A masterpiece of the imagination.

The Girl on the TrainPaula Hawkins • €16.99Rear Window meets Gone Girl: this gripping read sat at the top of the charts for most of 2015.

Go Set a WatchmanHarper Lee • €23.99Harper Lee’s previously unpublished novel set in the world of To Kill a Mockingbird was the publishing event of the year.

A Little LifeHanya Yanagihara • €16.99One of the year’s most popular books amongst Dubray staff, this is powerful storytelling at its very best.

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TenderBelinda McKeon • €15.99The astonishing, lyrical and ambitious second novel by the author of Solace, winner of the Irish Book of the Year Award.

BeatleboneKevin Barry • €16.99Beatlebone is a wild quest tale, recounting John Lennon’s trip to Ireland in 1978. Fleeing the demands of public life, Lennon becomes a modern Don Quixote in this bold, mordant, funny and rewarding novel.

The Green RoadAnne Enright • €16.99Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, The Green Road is a story of fracture and family, selfishness and compassion – a book about the gaps in the human heart and how we learn to fill them.

The Little Red ChairsEdna O’Brien • €18.99When a wanted war criminal settles in a small west coast Irish village, Fidelma McBride falls under his spell. Edna O’Brien charts this fatal attraction in a story about love and the artifice of evil.

PurityJonathan Franzen • €19.99There are families, there are messed-up families and there are messed-up Franzen families – and boy, does he excel himself here. Dysfunctional, dystopian and distressing – but also hilarious.

A Slanting of the SunDonal Ryan • €16.99Donal Ryan’s short stories pick up where his acclaimed novels The Spinning Heart and The Thing About December left off: eloquently dealing with the human cost of loneliness, isolation and displacement.

The Blue GuitarJohn Banville • €16.99John Banville’s latest novel is a story of theft and the betrayal of friendship. Oliver Orme steals not for gain but for the thrill of it all, his worst theft being the wife of his best friend.

Thirteen Ways of LookingColum McCann • €16.99Told from a variety of viewpoints, in lyrical, hypnotic prose, Thirteen Ways of Looking is a ground-breaking novella of true resonance, exploring the many consequences that derive from a single act.

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The Mountain ShadowGregory David Roberts • €18.99A love story told with hope and humour, a personal struggle for redemption, and a philosophical quest: The Mountain Shadow is a sublime novel and an all-consuming, epic thriller.

Circling the SunPaula McLain • €17.99The author of The Paris Wife takes us to the heart of another true story. Beryl Markham, an unforgettable woman in 1920s colonial Kenya, lives life by nobody’s rules but her own.

Seedless in SeattleRoss O’Carroll-Kelly • €16.99Just when Ross thought it couldn’t get any more difficult, a moment of madness involving the opposite sex – what else? – persuades Sorcha that he needs to have the unkindest cut of all.

The Magic Strings of Frankie PrestoMitch Albom • €18.99At nine years old, Frankie Presto is sent to America, his only possession an old guitar. Frankie’s unique talent sets him on a journey through the musical landscape of the 20th century.

The Lake HouseKate Morton • €15.99The Lake House is the mysterious and enchanting fifth novel from the author of The House at Riverton and The Secret Keeper. A young police detective starts asking unwanted questions about a family’s past.

A Knight of the Seven KingdomsGeorge R.R. Martin • €24.99Almost a century before A Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros. Here are the first three prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin’s epic series A Song of Ice and Fire.

About SisterlandMartina Devlin • €14.99Welcome to Sisterland: a world that’s perfect; a world ruled by women. Martina Devlin’s novel, set in the near future, explores how an idea taken to extremes can mutate into a force for evil.

NoondayPat Barker • €16.99Though each novel stands alone, Noonday completes a trilogy with Life Class and Toby’s Room. Pat Barker writes beautifully about a time in history that no one should forget.


FICTION …

Windharp: Poems of Ireland Since 1916Ed. Niall MacMonagle • €24.99A remarkable anthology that follows the twists and turns of Irish history, culture and society through its poetry, taking us on an inspiring journey through a century of Irish life.

Sweet CaressWilliam Boyd • €16.99As he did with Any Human Heart and The New Confessions, William Boyd has created a sweeping panorama of modern history in this enthralling story of one extraordinary life.

The Heart Goes LastMargaret Atwood • €24.99A sinister, wickedly funny novel about a near-future in which the lawful are locked up and the lawless roam free, The Heart Goes Last is Margaret Atwood at her heart-stopping best.

The Japanese LoverIsabel Allende • €16.99An exquisitely crafted love story and multi-generational epic from Dubray favourite, Isabel Allende, that sweeps from present-day San Francisco to Poland and the United States during World War II.

The Long Gaze BackEd. Sinéad Gleeson • €19.99The Long Gaze Back is an exhilarating anthology of thirty short stories by some of the most gifted women writers this island has ever produced. Stories to savour.

Where My Heart Used to BeatSebastian Faulks • €17.99On a small island off the south coast of France, an English doctor who has seen the best and the worst of the twentieth century is forced to confront the events that have made up his life.

Slade HouseDavid Mitchell • €16.99This spine-chilling, taut and intricately woven tale by the bewitching David Mitchell had its origins on Twitter. The story begins in 1979 and comes to a turbulent conclusion at Hallowe’en, 2015.

Undermajordomo MinorPatrick deWitt • €16.99Patrick deWitt’s latest novel is an idiosyncratic masterpiece: a comedy of wildly eccentric characters that has genuine heart. This is Patrick deWitt at his quirky best.

FICTION …


According to YesDawn French • €16.99Dawn French’s new novel is every bit as hilarious as A Tiny Bit Marvellous and Oh Dear Sylvia. Guaranteed to leave you laughing over the festive season and well into the New Year.

See MeNicholas Sparks • €17.99Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot in this stunning new love story. See Me is a story of obsession, reinvention and a love that defies every expectation.

A Few of the GirlsMaeve Binchy • €19.99People and their relationships are always at the heart of Maeve Binchy’s fiction and these short stories are full of Maeve’s trademark warmth, charm and humour.

Between SistersCathy Kelly • €17.99Meet the women of Delaney Square: sisters Cassie and Coco; their grandmother Pearl, whose memories keep her awake at night; and Elsa, who has demons of her own to battle through each day.

After YouJojo Moyes • €16.99Revisit Lou and the Traynors as they struggle to come to terms with grief and move on with their lives. After You is a welcome and triumphant sequel to the worldwide phenomenon, Me Before You.

The DressKate Kerrigan • €16.99Set in Ireland, New York and London, this enthralling novel interweaves the stories of Joy, a beautiful but troubled socialite, and Lily, who is determined to uncover the truth about a once famous dress.

The Marble CollectorCecelia Ahern • €14.99We all have little secrets but sometimes the smallest secret can become the biggest lie. A forgotten childhood; a rediscovered life: the poignant new bestseller from Cecelia Ahern.

A Gift for YouPatricia Scanlan • €16.99Lose yourself in sublime storytelling with this warm, wise, funny and heartfelt collection of short stories from Patricia Scanlan – the perfect gift and the perfect treat for Christmas.

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YOUNG ADULT FICTION …

OneSarah Crossan • €10.99Ever wondered what it’s like to be literally joined at the hip to your sister? Meet conjoined twins, Tippi and Grace, and experience a whirl of emotions and a monumental decision, told through exquisite prose.

Demon RoadDerek Landy • €13.99Full of Landy’s trademark wit, action and razor-sharp dialogue, Demon Road kicks off with a shocking opener and never lets up the pace in an epic road-trip across the supernatural landscape of America.

Carry OnRainbow Rowell • €14.99Featuring Simon and Baz from Rainbow Rowell’s bestselling novel Fangirl, Carry On is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery and a melodrama.

A Hollow in the HillsRuth Frances Long • €9.99The sequel to A Crack in Everything. Izzy, who is still coming to terms with her newfound powers, must prevent a war from engulfing Dublin and the fae realm of Dubh Linn.

The Amazing Book Is Not on FireDan Howell, Phil Lester • €22.99 BingeTyler Oakley • €19.99New books from two phenomenal successes of the vlogging world.

Girl Online: On TourZoe Sugg • €16.99Can Penny learn to balance life and love on the road, or will she lose everything in pursuit of the perfect summer?

Paper TownsJohn Green • €10.99Masterfully written by the author of The Fault in our Stars, this is a thoughtful, insightful and hilarious coming-of-age story.

The Shepherd’s CrownTerry Pratchett • €26.99The last ever Discworld novel. As the fairy horde prepares for invasion, Tiffany must summon all the witches to stand with her to protect her land. There will be a reckoning.

The Rest of Us Just Live HerePatrick Ness • €13.99Just because it’s not your apocalypse, doesn’t mean your problems don’t suck. A hilarious and heart-breaking mashup of John Green and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Asking for ItLouise O’Neill • €13.99Does it matter if you can’t remember? A ground-breaking novel about betrayal and consent, truth and denial, in the age of the smartphone.


FICTION …

A Banquet of ConsequencesElizabeth George • €18.99Full of shocks, intensity and suspense from first page to last, A Banquet of Consequences reveals both DI Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers under pressure.

TennisonLynda La Plante • €18.99From the creator of the award-winning Prime Suspect, this is the gripping story of DCI Jane Tennison’s past, her early struggles and her first ever murder case.

Midnight SunJo Nesbo • €12.99Jon is on the run, having betrayed Oslo’s biggest crime lord, The Fisherman. Fleeing to an isolated corner of Norway, he hopes to find sanctuary amongst a local religious sect.

The Hunter in the DarkDonato Carrisi • €16.99There’s a brutal killer on the streets of Rome in this latest sensational Italian literary thriller, from the author of Dubray favourites The Whisperer and The Lost Girls of Rome.

Career of EvilRobert Galbraith • €16.99The third book in the highly acclaimed crime fiction series featuring private detective, Cormoran Strike. Written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

The Game ChangerLouise Phillips • €17.99Irish crime writer Louise Phillips has burst on to the scene in recent years. In her latest thriller, criminal psychologist Dr Kate Pearson is haunted by a past she can’t remember.

The CrossingMichael Connelly • €17.99Can Harry Bosch defend a man accused of murder without betraying everything he believes in? Harry is in danger of abandoning the very principles he’s lived by throughout his whole career.

Depraved HeartPatricia Cornwell • €14.99In this latest engrossing thriller, an intensely psychological odyssey threatens to destroy Dr. Kay Scarpetta’s entire world and everyone in it that she loves.


FICTION …

Night Music: Nocturnes 2John Connolly • €16.99Fans of The Book of Lost Things and Nocturnes will be delighted with this collection of superbly crafted short stories of the supernatural from John Connolly.

Bazaar of Bad DreamsStephen King • €18.99A thrilling collection of twenty stories with a wonderful bonus: King gives readers an introduction to each story with autobiographical comments on their origins and motivation.

The Girl in the Spider’s WebDavid Lagercrantz • €18.99The girl with the dragon tattoo is back: Lisbeth Salander and Mikael Blomkvist return in a stunning continuation of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series.

Make MeLee Child • €18.99Jack Reacher has no place to go and all the time in the world to get there. He stumbles upon a cryptic note about two hundred deaths, and a small town full of silent, watchful people.

Cross JusticeJames Patterson • €18.99When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, Alex Cross returns to his hometown and unearths a family secret that pulls him into a case involving a string of murders.

DictatorRobert Harris • €17.99A novel that encompasses events from human history yet is also an intimate portrait of a brilliant, flawed, frequently fearful and ultimately brave man – a hero for his time and for ours.

Rogue LawyerJohn Grisham • €24.99John Grisham, the master of the legal thriller, goes rogue with his most suspenseful story yet. Gritty, witty, and impossible to put down.

Solomon CreedSimon Toyne • €16.99If you’re a fan of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher then you’ll love Solomon Creed. His past is unknown, his future is unwritten – just who is Solomon Creed?


BIOGRAPHY …

Mr. Smiley: My Last Pill and TestamentHoward Marks • €16.99Incredibly funny, moving and scabrous, Mr. Smiley is the follow-up to Mr. Nice. A fitting last word from this loveable bad boy, now unfortunately diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Easily DistractedSteve Coogan • €18.99Already much-loved in this country, Steve Coogan’s fascinating life story has many strong connections to Ireland – not least his involvement in the remarkable film Philomena.

Peter O’Toole: The Definitive BiographyRobert Sellers • €16.99He was supremely talented, a unique leading man and one of the most charismatic actors of his generation, so what drove Peter O’Toole to such extremes of behaviour in his public and private life?

Not Enough TimeHenrietta Knight • €19.99The rollercoaster story of the great love between racehorse trainer Henrietta Knight and Terry Biddlecombe – the man who trained Best Mate to win three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups.

The Penguin LessonsTom Michell • €16.99The Penguin Lessons is a unique and moving true story that has captured imaginations across the globe. Perfect for anyone who dreamed as a child that they might one day talk to animals.

Dear Cathy … Love, MaryCatherine Conlon, Mary Phelan • €16.99Two eighteen year-old best friends leave school and take tentative steps into their future. The long gossipy letters they exchange capture a moment in time.

The Maximalist: The Rise and Fall of Tony O’ReillyMatt Cooper • €24.99Tony O’Reilly’s life and influence, exploring the events and personalities behind his decline from a position of enormous wealth and influence to one of relative penury.

That’s LifeMarty Whelan • €19.99A lively and entertaining memoir told through the songs that have resonance in Marty Whelan’s life – always upbeat, with a determination for survival and an enthusiasm for life.


BIOGRAPHY …

Take Six Girls: The Lives of the Mitford SistersLaura Thompson • €29.99The contrasting lives of the Mitford sisters – stylish, scandalous and tragic by turns – hold up a mirror to upper-class life before and after the Second World War.

80: A MemoirPauline Bewick • €20.00Pauline Bewick at 80: the remarkable memoir of a remarkable artist. Pauline’s work is central to her life; she remains rooted in the present and ever open to new artistic challenges.

Me and My Mate JeffreyNiall Breslin • €17.99Niall Breslin speaks openly about living with depression and anxiety, years after he took the decision to conceal his growing mental health issues from the world, at age 15.

Public Displays of EmotionRóisín Ingle €14.99The best of Róisín Ingle’s hilarious Irish Times columns: ‘I’ve always been guilty of Public Displays of Emotion. I can’t hide my feelings. People like me … we cannot pretend.’

HopscotchHilary Fannin • €16.99Hopscotch is a funny, poignant and beautifully written memoir from Irish Times journalist Hilary Fannin; a spellbinding meditation on innocence, love and memory.

Éamon De Valera: A Will to PowerRonan Fanning€24.99On the eve of the centenary of the Irish Revolution, Ronan Fanning explains why Éamon de Valera was such a divisive figure that he has never received the recognition he deserves.

Inside the Room: The Untold Story of Ireland’s Crisis GovernmentEamon Gilmore • €18.99In his extraordinary political memoir, Eamon Gilmore writes frankly about the political price the Labour Party has paid for some of their choices and assesses the prospects for Ireland’s continued recovery.

James Connolly: My Search for the Man, the Myth and His LegacySean O’Callaghan • €19.99Written by former IRA member and police informant, Sean O’Callaghan, this book focuses on James Connolly’s role in the 1916 Easter Rising and his subsequent influence on 20th century Irish politics.

Redmond: A Life UndoneChris Dooley • €24.99Brilliant, insightful and exciting, this biography charts the radical change in nationalist politics, providing a fresh perspective on events leading up to and beyond the Easter Rising.

Arthur GriffithOwen McGee • €27.99A working-class Dubliner who played a crucial role in inspiring and leading the formative Dáil Éireann, Arthur Griffith’s life is a window into understanding the dynamics of the Irish revolution.


HISTORY …

The House by the LakeThomas Harding • €18.99A ground-breaking new history of Germany from the author of the bestselling Hanns and Rudolf, told through the story of a small wooden house. Breath-taking in scope, intimate in detail.

HallelujahJonathan Bardon • €24.99Jonathan Bardon, one of Ireland’s most reputable historians, explores the circumstances surrounding the first performance of Handel’s sacred oratorio in Dublin.

To Hell and Back: Europe 1914 – 1949Ian Kershaw • €39.99In 1914, Europe plunged into a war so catastrophic that it unhinged the continent in a way that took generations to recover from – a story told here with humanity, flair and originality.

On This DayMyles Dungan • €9.99Taken from his weekly feature on Drivetime, Myles Dungan relates little-known episodes from Irish history, bringing fresh perspectives on the lives of both the renowned and the notorious.

The White Road: A Pilgrimage of SortsEdmund De Waal • €18.99The author of The Hare with Amber Eyes sets out on a quest to uncover the history of porcelain – a story that spans a thousand years and touches on some of the most tragic moments of recent times.

The Secret War: Spies, Codes and Guerrillas 1939 – 1945Max Hastings • €19.99Renowned historian Max Hastings examines the espionage and intelligence stories of World War II, collating the British, American, German, Russian and Japanese histories.

SPQRMary Beard • €34.99DynastyTom Holland • €18.99Two of the world’s leading authorities on the ancient world: Mary Beard’s new history of the Roman Empire; and Tom Holland’s sequel to his masterpiece, Rubicon.

History: From the Dawn of Civilisation to the Present DayEd. Adam Hart-Davies €39.99Featuring the important events and people that have shaped the past, this book focuses on the major figures, inventions and ideologies that have defined their time.


HISTORY …

The GAA and Revolution in Ireland 1913 – 1923Ed. Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh €29.99The rich and complex story of how the GAA both influenced and was influenced by the decade of conflict from 1913 to the end of the Civil War in 1923 – a period of seismic upheaval.

Elegy: The First Day on the SommeAndrew Roberts • €24.99The pity and the horror of the first day on the Somme – a summer’s day turned hell-on-earth by modern military technology – in the words of casualties, survivors and the bereaved.

1916 Portraits and LivesJames Quinn, Larry White, David Rooney • €30.00A selection of 40 articles from the Royal Irish Academy’s Dictionary of Irish Biography, dealing with men and women whose careers, in one way or another, were deeply involved with the Easter Rising of 1916.

1916: The Mornings AfterTim Pat Coogan • €24.99The story of the traumatic aftermath of Ireland’s Easter Rising and of the emergence of two Irish states – one green, one orange – from the embers of bloody conflict.

Courage Boys, We Are Winning: An Illustrated History of the 1916 RisingMichael Barry • €24.99This is a beautifully presented history of the Rising, superbly illustrated and featuring a comprehensive series of maps that help the reader comprehend the complexity of events.

Children of the RisingJoe Duffy • €24.99Children of the Rising is the first ever account of the young lives violently lost during the week of the 1916 Rising: long-forgotten and never commemorated – until now.

Easter Dawn: The 1916 RisingTurtle Bunbury • €29.99A comprehensive overview of the dramatic events of Easter Week in Dublin and around Ireland, interspersed with fascinating stories of the people and places integral to the Rising.

The ScrapGene Kerrigan • €16.99Observing the rank and file Volunteers as they faced a turning point in history, The Scrap features remarkable details of ordinary men and women dealing with extraordinary events.

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SCIENCE AND NATURE …

Seven Brief Lessons on PhysicsCarlo Rovelli • €12.99This book helps readers understand the transformative scientific discoveries of the twentieth century: Einstein’s theory of general relativity, quantum mechanics, black holes and so much more.

Reflections on Another LifeMichael Viney • €14.99Irish Times columnist and naturalist Michael Viney – much admired for the warmth and humanity of his writing and the sharpness of his observations – looks back on his rich life.

The Irish GardenJane Powers • €44.99This beautiful book features over forty of Ireland’s most beautiful gardens, ranging from grand old demesnes to the personal creations of passionate plantsmen and garden makers.

Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple WordsRandall Munroe • €22.99From the creator of xkcd and the author of What If? comes a series of brilliantly simple diagrams that show how important things work: from the nuclear bomb to the biro.

The Company of Trees: A Year in a Lifetime’s QuestThomas Pakenham • €34.99Acclaimed historian and bestselling author Thomas Pakenham shares his profound love of trees and reverence for nature, rooted in the family estate of Tullynally in County Westmeath.

Ireland’s Birds: Myths, Legends and FolkloreNiall Mac Coitir • €24.99Written with imagination and enthusiasm, this mix of natural history, mythology and folklore will entertain and enlighten anyone with an interest in the birds of Ireland.

The HuntAlastair Fothergill • €34.99Featuring over 240 photographs and footage from the landmark BBC series, this book captures the dramatic encounters of predator and prey in an entirely new light.

13.8: The Quest to Find the True Age of the Universe and the Theory of EverythingJohn Gribbin • €22.99In this landmark book, John Gribbin presents his own version of the Holy Grail of physics: the search to find a unified ‘Theory of Everything’, containing the answer to life, the Universe and everything.


Abandoned Churches of IrelandTarquin Blake • €27.99The history and haunting images of the crumbling ruins of churches tell a fascinating story of troubled times. Tarquin Blake has created another priceless record of our country’s fragile ruins.

Weird Dublin: A Miscellany, Almanack and CompanionReggie Chamberlain-King €18.99A miscellany of dark materials spanning several centuries, showing the reader the strange, the occult, the lurid and the uncanny side of Dublin.

True DublinCormac McCanney • €24.99Using a collection of photographs, postcards and other rare documents, True Dublin provides a unique glimpse into life in Dublin at a time of great social and political change.

The WomenAlice Taylor • €16.99Alice Taylor takes us back to rural Ireland, reflecting on the routine and experiences of farm women in the 1950s – a time when food was mostly home-grown and everything was reused.

The Irish Times Book of the Year 2015Peter Murtagh • €19.99An annual favourite that looks back over the year that was, highlighting and recalling to mind the key events and people that have helped shape 2015.

Handbook of the Irish RevivalEd. Declan Kiberd, P.J. Mathews • €18.99An anthology of Irish cultural and political writings from the revolutionary period 1891–1922 that accurately reflects a remarkable era of achievement and change.

IRELAND …

Surviving IrelandColm Tobin • €12.99Charting the journey from birth to school, work, relationships, marriage, death and everything in between, this book guides you through the life cycle of the modern Irish person.

The Irish Paradox: How and Why We Are Such a Contradictory PeopleSean Moncrieff • €16.99Packed with offbeat anecdotes, observations and intriguing detours into the murkier recesses of Irish history and culture, this is a roadmap for those struggling to make sense of Ireland.


The Road to Little DribblingBill Bryson • €18.99Over twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain, documented in Notes from a Small Island. Now Bryson sets out again, on a brand-new journey around the island that has become his home.

More Letters of NoteEd. Shaun Usher • €39.99Another rich and inspiring collection of remarkable correspondence from the likes of Jane Austen, David Bowie, Albus Dumbledore, Sylvia Plath and many, many more.

Wild WorldLonely Planet • €39.99Wild World is a vivid and compelling portrait of the world in which we live, featuring breath-taking images of the natural world and a gorgeous collection of full-page photographs.

Waterford Whispers News: Takes Over the WorldColm Williamson • €16.99The second book from Waterford Whispers News, Ireland’s leading online satirical site, sending up the Irish government, poking fun at megalomaniac millionaires and showing us the funny side of life.

The Big Bang Theory Trivia Quiz BookAdam Faberman • €17.99The first official book to accompany one of the world’s favourite and funniest comedies. Including 1,600 questions from series 1 to 8, along with photos and hilarious quotes.

Off You GoMaeve Higgins • €16.99Maeve Higgins used to think she’d live in Ireland forever but then she left Ireland for New York with just a carry-on bag filled to the brim with a positive attitude.

Giving Out Yards: The Art of Complaint, Irish StyleTara Flynn • €12.99Tara Flynn puts paid to the long-debated question of what makes us Irish, nailing it in one collective and hilarious grumble-fest. Look no further: the whine-line is open.

What MattersMary Kennedy • €18.99Mary Kennedy takes stock of her life and the most important things in it. The perfect bedside read for solace and inspiration – or the ideal gift for that special someone in your life.

About FaceAisling McDermott, Laura Kennedy • €19.99In this warm, witty and honest book, your new best friends Aisling and Laura will show you how skincare and make-up can transform the way you look and, more importantly, feel.

Counting My BlessingsFrancis Brennan • €14.99Full of warm and witty anecdotes, Francis Brennan shares his deeply personal memoirs while letting us in on the secret to his success: his belief in happiness.

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The Lady in the VanAlan Bennett • €19.99Tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and a woman who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in his driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.

M TrainPatti Smith • €16.99M Train continues Patti’s story from her stunning, award-winning memoir, Just Kids, dwelling on her life and creativity, coasting between dreams and reality.

Art: A Visual HistoryRobert Cumming • €27.99Covering every era of art, with features on the major schools and movements and close-up critical appraisals of masterpieces, this book offers a thorough introduction to art history.

Lost Ocean: An Inky Adventure and Colouring BookJohanna Basford • €16.99Pentel Colour Pencils • €5.99Pentel Colour Pencils are pre-sharpened wood case pencils with strong pigment colours that apply smoothly and blend easily to help create subtle shades, tints and colour mixtures – perfect for Johanna Basford’s latest colouring book sensation.

1001 MoviesSteven Jay Schneider • €19.99

1001 TV SeriesPaul Condon • €19.99The ultimate guides to viewing heaven – whether you’re in it for the long haul of the TV series or the instant gratification of the classic movie. Time to enjoy.

A Star is BornGeorge Tiffin • €29.99A celebration of the world’s greatest movie actresses – from the stars of the golden age to the icons of cinema’s second century – in classic scenes and beautiful images.

Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated StoryForeword by Elaine Paige • €34.99This gorgeous book helps you discover the history, plots and stars of musical theatre and movies – from record-breaking West End musicals to spectacular Broadway shows.

Winter PagesEd. Kevin Barry • €40.00The first volume of an annual arts anthology of fiction, non-fiction, photography and visual arts, featuring many of the finest writers and artists working in Ireland and abroad today.

Unfaithful Music and Disappearing InkElvis Costello • €19.99The long-awaited memoir of one of rock and roll’s most iconic stars, written with the same inimitable touch as his lyrics. This book gives a unique insight into his rise to international success.

National Gallery of Ireland Diary 2016National Gallery of Ireland • €19.9950 Works of Irish ArtSighle Bhreathnach- Lynch • €19.99 Two beautiful gift books: one on the very best of Irish art and the other featuring some of the finest paintings from the National Gallery’s permanent collection.


FOOD AND DRINK …

Wilson on WineJohn Wilson • €12.99Pocket Wine Book 2016Hugh Johnson • €12.99John Wilson, the Irish Times wine expert, discusses the wines to look out for over the coming year. And Hugh Johnson’s annual guide is indispensable for every wine lover.

The Sheridans’ Guide to CheeseKevin & Seamus Sheridan €19.99This book introduces us to some of the best cheesemakers in the world, whilst offering practical advice on selecting, buying, ageing and storing cheese.

The Virtuous TartSusan Jane White • €21.99Discover how to raise your energy levels and make your skin glow – all while enjoying delicious desserts. Get ready to release your inner health goddess – you know it’s in there.

The Nation’s Favourite Healthy FoodNeven Maguire • €19.99Neven’s down-to-earth attitude demystifies what it means to eat healthily with this fresh approach to food and cooking. This is a way of eating that’s not only delicious but also good for you.

Everyday Super FoodJamie Oliver • €29.99Everyday Super Food makes eating well exciting, delicious, easy and fun. No matter how busy you are, you’ll find that healthy eating the Jamie way is both straight forward and achievable.

Eating Well Made EasyLorraine Pascale • €24.99Want to know how to cook quick, easy, tasty meals that are also good for you? Eating Well Made Easy – full of delicious, nutritious fare for every meal time – shows you how.

David Gillick’s KitchenDavid Gillick • €22.99David’s food is packed with energy and taste, his recipes practical and full of flavour. Find out for yourself how easy it is to eat like an athlete, with all the health benefits that brings.

Eat Yourself BeautifulRosanna Davison • €21.99Combining cutting-edge nutritional science, wholesome vegan recipes and practical advice, Eat Yourself Beautiful promotes beauty through nutritional well-being and a balanced lifestyle.


FOOD AND DRINK …

FreshDonal Skehan • €24.99Known for easy, fresh, home-cooked food, the recipes in Donal’s cookbook are all about maximising your health through eating delicious and nutrient-packed food.

Coast: Recipes Inspired by Ireland’s Wild Atlantic WayRachel Allen • €26.99Follow Rachel Allen as she journeys along the beautiful Atlantic coast of Ireland, delivering over 100 recipes collected from her culinary odyssey.

A Year of Good EatingNigel Slater • €29.99The third instalment of Nigel Slater’s classic Kitchen Diaries series, A Year of Good Eating explores the balance and pleasure of eating well throughout the year.

Nopi: The CookbookYotam Ottolenghi, Ramael Scully • €34.99As tasty a book as the recipes inside! Over 120 dishes from the innovative restaurant, NOPI, with recipes adapted by Yotam that make it possible for you to recreate them at home.

Home: Recipes from IrelandTrish Deseine • €31.99Trish Deseine re-visits classic recipes from her childhood that have shaped her tastes and her cookery, dismissing once and for all the many clichés about Irish food.

Simply Nigella: Feel Good FoodNigella Lawson • €29.99Experience quick and calm suppers, stress-free catering for a crowd, or the instant joy of bowl-food for cosy nights on the sofa. Here is food guaranteed to make everyone feel good.

Festa: A Year of Italian CelebrationsEileen Dunne Crescenzi €24.99This sumptuous, beautiful book will inspire you to create indulgent dishes throughout the year as you celebrate each Italian feast, from New Year to Christmas, in style.

From Venice to IstanbulRick Stein • €31.99We love Rick Stein – but then who doesn’t? Packed with photographs of gorgeous food and locations, this book brings the magic of the Eastern Mediterranean into the heart of your home – the kitchen.


LeadingAlex Ferguson • €29.99An inspirational book about leadership from the most successful British football manager of all time. Leading investigates the pivotal leadership decisions of an astonishing career.

The AutobiographyHenry Shefflin €24.99Generally regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Shefflin’s hurling life has also included its share of bitter disappointments, agonising injuries and intense rivalries.

Until Victory Always: A MemoirJim McGuinness • €21.99A moving and honest meditation on the nature of sportsmanship, dedication and what it means to lead, Until Victory Always is an inspiring account of achievement in the face of incredible adversity.

FrankieBrough Scott • €24.99Frankie Dettori has always bounced back and his next flying dismount is never far away. Respected racing journalist, Brough Scott, chronicles the amazing career of a remarkable jockey.

Winner: My Racing LifeA.P. McCoy • €24.99A remarkable insight into the combination of ruthlessness, talent, ambition and humility required to make the complete champion; rich with tales of courage, triumphs, setbacks and pain.

My StorySteven Gerrard • €18.99Steven Gerrard tells his amazing story of the highs and lows of a twenty-year career at the top. Explosive and searingly honest, My Story is the last word from an era-defining player.

The Last LinePackie Bonner • €18.99Packie shares stories from his incredible career, including his greatest moment in front of a global audience during Italia ‘90 when he became the penalty shoot-out hero of the nation.

Pulling the StringsPeter Stringer • €24.99When Peter Stringer played youth rugby, he was so small people said he shouldn’t be allowed on the pitch. Now, over 98 international caps later, Stringer is a legend.

Man and Ball: My AutobiographyStephen Ferris • €24.99Stephen Ferris had an incredible rugby career, tragically ended by severe injuries. With typical candour, he presents an array of stories from behind the scenes of Ulster, Ireland and the Lions.

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Twelve Feet TallTony Ward €19.99A no-holds barred memoir from one of Ireland’s greatest ever sporting figures. Tony Ward tells of the triumphs and disappointments – and defeating the All Blacks along the way.

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Ultimate Star Wars €49.99Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know • €24.99Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Ultimate Stickerscapes • €10.99

A whole new generation are about to go Star Wars crazy with the release this Christmas of the movie Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Previous generations of fans are pretty excited too!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2016 • €24.99Packed with amazing photographs and jaw-dropping facts, and with an out-of-this-world 3D-effect cover, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2016 offers a feast of information and entertainment. Prepare yourself for this year’s collection of eye-popping oddities!

Guinness World Records 2016 • €19.99The world’s best-selling annual is back and bursting with thousands of amazing new records, never-before-seen images, fact-packed infographics and mind-boggling trivia.

The Elf on the Shelf€34.99Bring the Christmas magic into your home by adopting your very own Scout Elf. The whole family will enjoy this beloved Christmas tradition that has captured the hearts of children everywhere.

Sorgenfresser Worry Teddies€VariousCute and cuddly friends that eat your worries, nightmares and fears. Children can write or draw their problems and feed them into their favourite Sorgenfresser’s zip mouth. A parent or carer can sneak a look and help if required. Good for adults too!

Fashion StudioHelen Moslin • €16.99Everything you need to create your own 3D paper fashion collection. The perfect gift for fashion lovers and budding designers.

The Song of the SeaTomm Moore • €12.99This beautifully illustrated picture book is based on the Oscar-nominated movie, The Song of the Sea, from Kilkenny’s Cartoon Saloon studio. Also, look out for the Irish edition, Amhrán na Mara, and – for lovers of animation – The Song of the Sea Artbook.

Lego Ninjago: Build Your Own Adventure • €24.99Lego: I Love That Minifigure • €19.99Lego: Awesome Ideas • €21.99This is just a small selection of the huge Lego range from Dorling Kindersley available this Christmas – catering for all price and age ranges.

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I’m a Girl!Yasmeen Ismail • €8.99I’m a Girl! is a wonderful celebration, by a remarkable Irish author, of being true to who we are and not being pigeon-holed or restricted by gender stereotypes. Most of all, it is full of energy and laugh-out-loud funny.

The Boy Who Fell Off the MayflowerP.J. Lynch • €15.99In this beautiful book – the first book he has both written and illustrated – master artist P.J. Lynch brings a Mayflower voyager’s story to vivid life.

Imaginary FredEoin Colfer, Oliver Jeffers • €14.99An extraordinary collaboration between Laureate na nÓg, Eoin Colfer, and picture book superstar, Oliver Jeffers – an absolute treat for anyone who enjoys reading to kids. Look out for the special small format gift edition too!

GulliverMary Webb, Lauren O’Neill • €14.99Full of humour and adventure, this exciting classic has survived the centuries and is now re-imagined, along with thrilling illustrations.

The Bear Who Went … Boo!David Walliams, Tony Ross • €14.99At the top of the world, surrounded by snow and ice, lives a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to go … BOO!

What the Ladybird Heard NextJulia Donaldson, Lydia Monks • €13.99The ladybird and her farm animal friends have a clever new plan in this highly anticipated sequel to What the Ladybird Heard.

The Snow BeastChris Judge • €15.99The Beast has been robbed! So too has the whole village, so he bravely sets off to solve the mystery.

The Day the Crayons Came HomeDrew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers • €14.99The hilarious sequel to the prize-winning, international bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit!


IrelandopediaFatti & John Burke • €21.99This breathtakingly exciting book reveals Ireland, county by county, as you’ve never seen it before. Discover hundreds of things about Ireland until you have an Irelandopedic knowledge yourself.

The NutcrackerNiroot Puttapipat • €15.99A beautifully illustrated edition of the much-loved Christmas story with a spectacular pop-up finale.

The Wonder GardenJenny Broom • €24.99Open the gates of the Wonder Garden to explore the Earth’s most extraordinary habitats, each filled with incredible creatures and epic scenery. Remarkable, engraved illustrations bring the Earth to life.

Once Upon a PlaceCompiled by Eoin Colfer • €14.99A collection of new short stories and poems by Ireland’s top children’s writers, edited by Laureate na nÓg, Eoin Colfer, and illustrated by world renowned artist, P.J. Lynch. Each of the stories and poems is based around the theme of place, being set or inspired by a particular location within Ireland.

Magic: New Fairy Tales from Irish WritersEd. Siobhán Parkinson €18.99Brand new fairy tales for the 21st century, with plenty of the magic, wisdom and laughter that we find in the traditional Irish tales.

A Dublin FairytaleNicola Colton • €12.99Once upon a time there was a little girl called Fiona who lived in Dublin – a Dublin full of colourful characters and creatures from the fairy tale realm. With beautiful, quirky illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Nicola Colton.

City AtlasMartin Haake • €24.99Discover the personality of the world’s best-loved cities in this illustrated book of maps, which details landmarks, famous people, iconic buildings and child-friendly highlights.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneJ.K. Rowling • €34.99Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay’s dazzling depiction of the wizarding world in this full-colour, illustrated hardback edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.



Percy Jackson and the Greek HeroesRick Riordan • €16.99If you like poisonings, betrayals, mutilations, murders and flesh-eating farmyard animals, then this is the book for you.

Magnus Chase and the Sword of SummerRick Riordan • €17.99When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision.

Pugs of the Frozen NorthPhillip Reeve, Sarah McIntyre • €11.99The Race to the Top of the World! It comes around once in a lifetime, and the prize? Your heart’s desire.

Goth Girl and the Wuthering FrightChris Riddell • €12.99The third book in the Goth Girl series, complete with gorgeous illustrations. A witty, spooky tale for children with a taste for adventure.

Darkmouth: Worlds Explode • €10.99Darkmouth • €7.99Shane HegartyThe adventures of the most unfortunate Legend Hunter ever to don fighting armour or pick up a Dessicator.

Little StarsJacqueline Wilson • €16.99Join Hetty Feather and her friend Diamond as they take to the boards in a new adventure.

An Eagle in the SnowMichael Morpurgo • €12.99The extraordinary story of the man who could have stopped World War II.

How to Train Your Dragon: How to Fight a Dragon’s FuryCressida Cowell • €13.99The fate of the dragon world lies in the hands of one young boy, as he stands with nothing to show but everything to fight for.

The Wolf WilderKatherine Rundell • €9.99An exquisitely written story with a magical fairy tale atmosphere, set just before the start of the Russian Revolution.

CHILDREN’S FICTION …

The MarvelsBrian Selznik • €19.99A remarkable artistic achievement that weaves together two seemingly unrelated stories – one in words, the other in pictures – with spellbinding synergy.

The Boy at the Top of the MountainJohn Boyne • €15.99A powerful, unforgettable novel of the Second World War, from the author of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.


CHILDREN’S FICTION …

Tom Gates: Top of the Class (Nearly)Liz Pichon • €13.99The ninth amazing instalment of this brilliant series, with (impossible to follow) tips for being Top of the Class.

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-LotDav Pilkey • €12.99When gym teacher Mr. Meaner uses mind-control to create obedient, perfect robot children, the future of humanity is in their hands.

Moone Boy: The Fish DetectiveChris O’Dowd, Nick V. Murphy • €12.99Martin’s parents are strapped for cash so it’s going to be a budget Christmas this year. Will Christmas be ruined for the whole of Boyle?

Grandpa’s Great EscapeDavid Walliams €10.99The brilliantly funny new novel from David Walliams is packed with excitement, adventure, hilarity and heart. Not to be missed!

The Person ControllerDavid Baddiel • €12.99From the author of The Parent Agency comes a thrilling, funny and touching new adventure.

Claude: Lights! Camera! Action!Alex T. Smith • €11.99Claude discovers a film set on the other side of the fence in this latest wonderfully funny tale about the beret-clad hero.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old SchoolJeff Kinney • €13.99With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive?

Timmy Failure: Sanitized for your ProtectionStephan Pastis • €12.99Timmy Failure takes to the road – with the usual disastrous consequences!

Danger is STILL Everywhere: Beware of the DogDavid O’Doherty, Chris Judge • €9.99Packed with everything you need to become a full-on Dangerologist, this book will have you in stitches – the laughing kind – from beginning to end.

Dork Diaries: Puppy LoveRachel Renee Russell • €13.99More diary entries and doodles from Nikki’s not-so-fabulous life, in the tenth instalment of the phenomenally successful Dork Diaries series.

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