Dubray Books for Christmas 2018

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Dubray Recommends…

At Dubray we are passionate about reading and love to recommend books to our customers. Here are some of our favourite reads from 2018 … and since we love them so much we are offering double loyalty points on books on this page to Dubray Card holders. For more details ask in store or visit www.dubraybooks.ie/loyalty

Viking  •  €24.99

Faber & Faber  •  €15.99

‘The former first lady’s drive, humour and humanity shine through in this inspirational and uplifting memoir.’ – Ronan, Galway

‘My book of the year from one of Ireland’s brilliant young writers.’ – Sarah-Jane, Grafton Street

Faber & Faber  •  €10.99 ‘A gloriously disarming read set against a backdrop both familiar and unrecognisable. By turns frightening and fiercely funny, this novel is a triumph.’ – Méabh, Galway

Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience and the Fight for a Sustainable Future Mary Robinson Bloomsbury  •  €17.99

‘Emphatic and eye opening. The most powerful book I’ve read this year.’ – Natalie, Head Office

21 Lessons for the 21st Century Yuval Noah Harari

Lethal White Robert Galbraith Sphere  •  €14.99

Jonathan Cape  •  €16.99

‘The world around you will cease to exist until you turn the last page…’ – Ciara, Blackrock

A Keeper Graham Norton

Hodder & Stoughton  •  €15.99

‘Utterly gripping and darkly atmospheric, this is a stay-up-tilldawn kind of book!’ – Karina, Stillorgan

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Becoming Michelle Obama

Normal People Sally Rooney

Milkman Anna Burns

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‘Examines the most immediate questions facing humanity… a truly insightful book.’ – Aoife, Stillorgan

Notes to Self Emilie Pine

Tramp Press  •  €15.00

‘I was caught immediately and helplessly within the pages of these raw, sometimes uncomfortable, always brave essays. Pure, powerful brilliance.’ – Réiltín, Galway

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100 Poems Seamus Heaney

From a Low and Quiet Sea Donal Ryan

Faber & Faber  •  €12.99

Doubleday Ireland  •  €14.99

‘Every home should have this truly wonderful collection on its bookcase.’ – Robin, Blackrock

‘A breath-taking novel with intricately woven characters.’ – Mairead, Grafton Street

Future Popes of Ireland Darragh Martin

A Ladder to the Sky John Boyne

HarperCollins  •  €14.99

Doubleday  •  €15.99

‘I was captivated by this brilliantly told story. A creative masterpiece.’ – Susan, Head Office

‘A funny and occasionally devastating family saga with a cast of endearing, memorable characters.’ – Caoilfhionn, Head Office

Last Stories William Trevor

Clock Dance Anne Tyler

Viking  •  €16.99

Chatto & Windus  •  €15.99

‘Discreet, tender and elegant. A fitting testament to Trevor’s talent and legacy.’ – Anita, Kilkenny

Paris Echo Sebastian Faulks

Killing Commendatore Haruki Murakami

Hutchinson  •  €15.99

‘A story of love and identity, and a love letter to a city that marches to the rhythm of millions of different heartbeats.’ – Nicola, Bray

Harvill Secker  • €21.99

‘Lulls readers into a world they won’t want to leave.’ – Gavin, Grafton Street

Take Nothing with You Patrick Gale

French Exit Patrick deWitt

‘This enthralling story is pure enjoyment from start to finish.’ – Mary, Dún Laoghaire

‘Touching, surreal and wildly hilarious. I loved every word.’ – Martin, Dún Laoghaire

Tinder Press  •  €16.99

‘Takes you right to the heart of the human experience.’ – Aileen, Rathmines

Bloomsbury  •  €14.99

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IRISH FICTION Dancing with the Tsars Ross O’Carroll-Kelly Penguin Ireland  • €13.99

Life as a stay-in-bed husband turns out to be a lot more complicated than expected for the inimitable Ross O’Carroll-Kelly.

The Importance of Being Aisling Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen Gill  • €14.99

Aisling is 29 and still a complete Aisling. When a shock change brings her home to BGB, she discovers she is stronger than she ever imagined…

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter Hazel Gaynor

Roar Cecelia Ahern

HarperCollins  • €12.99

HarperCollins  • €14.99

With thirty unforgettable new stories capturing the different facets of women’s lives, this is an extraordinary collection that will resonate with readers everywhere.

Grace’s Day William Wall

A sweeping novel that speaks of the ties between mothers and daughters, and of a love story that reunites a family.

Paprika Frank McGuinness

Head of Zeus  • €14.99

Since her little sister Emily fell to her death, Grace has never overcome the guilt. A novel about the consequences of careless decisions and dishonest compromises.

O’Brien Press  • €16.99

The first short story collection from acclaimed playwright Frank McGuinness showcases the work of a master storyteller in hypnotic, spell-binding prose.

Becoming Belle Nuala O’Connor

A House of Ghosts W. C. Ryan

The rags-to-riches story of Isabel Bilton’s ascent from soldier’s daughter to the height of the Irish aristocracy as Countess of Clancarty.

During the bleak winter of 1917, Lord Highmount organises a spiritualist gathering on an island off the Devon coast in this gripping and chilling mystery.

Piatkus  • €15.99

An Ark of Light Dermot Bolger

New Island  • €14.95

A remarkable novel about the unshakeable bonds of family, the indestructability of love and the price a woman pays for the right to be herself.

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Zaffre  • €14.99

The House on Vesper Sands Paraic O’Donnell Weidenfeld & Nicolson  • €15.99

A story of snow and Spiriters, cops and columnists, wickedness and love set in a vivid and compellingly described Victorian London.

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FICTION Bridge of Clay Markus Zusak

Unsheltered Barbara Kingsolver

Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, tells the story of five brothers coming of age in the chaos of a house with no adults.

Tracing two parallel lives more than a century apart, Unsheltered is a testament to the power and goodness of humankind.

Doubleday  • €19.99

Faber & Faber  • €16.99

Love is Blind William Boyd

Transcription Kate Atkinson

William Boyd’s sweeping new novel is a tale of dizzying passion and brutal revenge, of artistic endeavour and the illusions that it creates.

Juliet’s past in an obscure department of MI5 returns to haunt her in this powerful, witty and empathetic new novel from Kate Atkinson.

Viking  • €14.99

Doubleday  • €15.99

Nine Perfect Strangers Liane Moriarty

A Spark of Light Jodi Picoult

Could ten days at a health resort really change you forever? In Liane Moriarty’s latest pageturner, nine perfect strangers are about to find out…

A powerful and provocative new novel about ordinary lives intersecting during a moment of heart-stopping crisis, from the author of Small Great Things.

Michael Joseph  • €15.99

Hodder & Stoughton  • €15.99

The Moon Sister Lucinda Riley

The Clockmaker’s Daughter Kate Morton

The fifth epic story in the Seven Sisters series – how can Tiggy D’Apliese choose between her gypsy roots and the enigmatic, troubled Laird of Kinnaird?

The mesmerizing new novel from the author of The House at Riverton tells a story of murder, mystery and thievery across 150 years.

Macmillan  • €15.99

Varina Charles Frazier Sceptre  • €16.99

A stunning portrait of the chaos and devastation wrought by the American Civil War, from the bestselling author of Cold Mountain, Charles Frazier.

Mantle  • €14.99

The Next Person You Meet in Heaven Mitch Albom Sphere  • €15.99

In this enchanting sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom tells the story of Eddie’s heavenly reunion with Annie.

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FICTION Elevation Stephen King

Heroes Stephen Fry

Hodder & Stoughton  • €16.99

Penguin  • €16.99

In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells the dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales of the Greek heroes.

From master storyteller Stephen King comes an eerie but upbeat tale about people finding common ground despite deep-rooted differences.

Fire and Blood (A Song of Ice and Fire) George R. R. Martin

Tombland C. J. Sansom

Mantle  • €16.99

HarperCollins  • €24.99

Set in 1549, two years after the death of Henry VIII, the latest book in C. J. Sansom’s Shardlake series is a gripping and compelling murder mystery.

A must-have for all Game of Thrones fans: George R. R. Martin delves into the history of Westeros to recount the bloody story of House Targaryen.

The Labyrinth of the Spirits Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Skyward Brandon Sanderson

The long-awaited new novel from the author of The Shadow of the Wind is an electrifying story of passion, intrigue and adventure.

From Brandon Sanderson, the first in an epic new series about a girl who dreams of becoming a pilot in a deadly war for humanity’s future.

Weidenfeld & Nicolson  • €16.99

Gollancz  • €17.99

Courtney’s War Wilbur Smith

Melmoth Sarah Perry

Zaffre  • €19.99

Profile Books  • €16.99

Wilbur Smith’s newest novel is an epic story of courage, betrayal, and undying love set in the most brutal days of the Second World War.

An exquisitely told and atmospheric gothic novel from the author of The Essex Serpent.

Sea Prayer Khaled Hosseini

The Flame Leonard Cohen; Adam Cohen

A deeply moving, beautifully illustrated short story for readers of all ages, from the author of The Kite Runner, and illustrator Dan Williams.

The last poems and writings from Leonard Cohen, selected and ordered by Cohen himself in his final months – powerful, intimate, sad and darkly funny.

Bloomsbury  • €14.99

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Canongate  • €22.99

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CRIME Past Tense Lee Child

Dark Sacred Night Michael Connelly

Another nail-biting, adrenalinefuelled adventure for Jack Reacher as he returns to the town where his father was born and uncovers a family mystery.

Detectives Renee Ballard and Harry Bosch cross paths for the first time to dig up a long-cold murder case – Michael Connelly fans cannot miss this!

Bantam Press  • €15.99

The Sentence is Death Anthony Horowitz Century  • €15.99

Passion, deception, an unexplained death and a detective with a lot to hide lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz’s brilliant new murder mystery.

Orion  • €15.99

The Mystery of Three Quarters Sophie Hannah

HarperCollins  • €16.99

Agatha Christie’s legendary Hercule Poirot returns in this clever mystery set in 1930s London: who is sending hoax murder accusations in Poirot’s name and why?

The Darkest Place Jo Spain

Heads You Win Jeffrey Archer

Quercus  • €15.99

Macmillan  • €15.99

A gripping new mystery for Inspector Tom Reynolds, investigating a mass grave discovered on the grounds of an abandoned island psychiatric institution, St. Christina’s.

The Fox Frederick Forsyth

In a House of Lies Ian Rankin

Transworld  • €16.99

Orion  • €16.99

The iconic Ian Rankin returns with a new Detective John Rebus novel – this year’s essential mustread crime novel.

A race-against-time thriller across continents to find and capture, or protect and save, an asset with the means to change the balance of world power.

The Reckoning John Grisham

Long Road to Mercy David Baldacci

This electrifying new thriller from John Grisham tells the story of a baffling and unthinkable murder and the bizarre trial that followed it.

The first novel in a new series from master storyteller David Baldacci, introducing FBI agent Atlee Pine on the trail of a brutal killer.

Hodder & Stoughton  • €21.99

Russian émigré Alexander Karpenko struggles to make a life for himself in a new world and ultimately must return to face his destiny.

Macmillan  • €14.99

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SMART THINKING Heroic Failure Fintan O’Toole

Renaissance Nation David McWilliams

A book about the delusions of Brexit, the threat it poses to economic prosperity, peace in Ireland and the tradition of British democracy.

Renaissance Nation is a thrilling account of the vertiginous rise of Ireland’s economy and a timely exploration of its conflicted present.

Head of Zeus  • €13.99

Gill  •  €19.99

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy Michael Lewis

Fear Bob Woodward

Simon & Schuster  • €19.99

Allen Lane  •  €23.99

This runaway bestseller from the revered investigative journalist gives startling insight into President Trump’s White House.

This brilliant narrative takes us into the engine room of a government under attack from its own leaders – America under Donald Trump.

Life Honestly: Strong Opinions from Smart Women The Pool

Resist! How to Be an Activist in the Age of Defiance Huck Magazine

Bluebird  •  €16.99

Laurence King  • €16.99

The indispensable guide for people looking to make a stand, from the principles of direct action to social media strategies and how to motivate allies.

Speeches of Note Shaun Usher Hutchinson  • €27.99

From the author of Letters of Note, a fascinating collection of speeches, from Nelson Mandela’s first presidential address to Tilda Swinton’s eulogy for David Bowie.

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The best pieces from the award-winning digital platform, The Pool, written by real women for real women, on topics including work, friendship, money and parenting.

Written in History: Letters that Changed the World Simon Sebag Montefiore

Weidenfeld & Nicolson  •  €17.99

A collection of the greatest letters in history, charting world-shaping events and revealing the unique personalities of some of history’s most famous figures.

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SMART THINKING The Perils of Perception: Why We’re Wrong about Nearly Everything Bobby Duffy

Brief Answers to the Big Questions Stephen Hawking John Murray  •  €16.99

Atlantic  •  €15.99

In the final book from the most famous scientist of our age, Professor Hawking gives his thoughts on the biggest questions in science.

Why are we so often wrong about fundamental questions affecting our lives, despite better access to information than ever? A fascinating exploration of human ignorance.

Humanology Luke O’Neill Gill  •  €24.99

An amazing account of our incredible lives – from insignificant atoms to sophisticated space explorers. This book answers all of life’s big questions and more!

The Book of Humans: The Story of How We Became Us Adam Rutherford

Weidenfeld & Nicolson  •  €17.99

This original and entertaining tour of life on Earth clears away the myths to ask what really sets us apart from other animals.

How the World Thinks: A Global History of Philosophy Julian Baggini

The Brain: A User’s Guide New Scientist

John Murray  •  €29.99

Granta  •  €17.99

The human brain is the most complex information processing device in the known universe – learn how to use yours to its full potential.

The GCHQ Puzzle Book II GCHQ Michael Joseph  •  €15.99

A new collection of headscratching, mind-boggling and brain-bending puzzles that will leave you pondering for hours.

In this hugely wide-ranging map of human thought, philosopher Baggini traverses the globe, from the West to the Muslim world, East Asia and Africa.

Around the World in 80 Words Paul Anthony Jones

Elliott & Thompson  •  €15.99

This whimsical voyage through the far-flung reaches of the English language is the perfect gift for language nerds and armchair travellers.

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IRISH BIOGRAPHY Michael O’Leary: Turbulent Times for the Man Who Made Ryanair Matt Cooper

People Like Me Lynn Ruane Gill  •  €16.99

An inspirational memoir about family, class and identity from one of the rising stars of Irish politics.

Penguin Ireland  •  €16.99

Veteran journalist and broadcaster Matt Cooper examines the turbulent life of Ryanair’s controversial CEO, Michael O’Leary, one of Ireland’s most successful businessmen.

Francis Brennan’s Travel Tales Francis Brennan

Truly Frank: A Dublin Memoir Frank McDonald Penguin Ireland  •  €22.99

Gill  •  €14.99

McDonald’s passionate memoir tells the story of his life-long battle to defend Dublin’s built environment, as well as the challenges of growing up gay in Ireland.

A hilarious and inspiring new memoir from Francis Brennan, recounting tales of his travels throughout the world, and his adventures and mishaps along the way.

Mad, Bad, Dangerous to Know: The Fathers of Wilde, Yeats and Joyce Colm Tóibín Viking  •  €16.99

Colm Tóibín turns his incisive gaze to three of Ireland’s greatest writers, Oscar Wilde, W. B. Yeats and James Joyce, and their brilliant, wayward fathers.

A Reluctant Memoir Robert Ballagh Head of Zeus  •  €29.99

An unvarnished memoir from Ireland’s most successful living artist, depicting Ireland in its hypocrisy and immobility as well as its creativity and generosity.

The Ginger Man Letters Bill Dunn (ed.)

Oscar: A Life Matthew Sturgis

Lilliput Press  •  €25.00

Head of Zeus  •  €29.99

This scrupulously edited collection of 250 letters throws an extraordinary light on the composition, publication and afterlife of JP Donleavy’s The Ginger Man.

The first major biography of Oscar Wilde in thirty years is the richest account yet of the paradoxical life of the legendary writer.

The Stars Are Our Only Warmth Alice Leahy

O’Brien Press  •  €19.99

From the well-known campaigner against homelessness comes powerful truths about Irish life and the people who taught Alice what it is to be alive in this world.

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Big Tom: The King of Irish Country Tom Gilmore O’Brien Press  •  €19.99

Big Tom was the undisputed king of Irish country music for over sixty years – this biography is a loving tribute to an extraordinary man.

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IRELAND On the Edge: Ireland’s Off-Shore Islands Diarmaid Ferriter

Craic Baby Darach Ó Séaghdha Head of Zeus  •  €12.99

Profile  •  €27.99

First came Motherfoclóir and now, in Craic Baby, Darach Ó Séaghdha explores the Irish language as he observes his daughter learning to communicate.

The islands off the Irish coast have long been a source of fascination. Historian Diarmaid Ferriter explores both the romance and the realities of the ‘dreadful rocks’.

Lighthouses of Ireland Roger O’Reilly The Collins Press  •  €27.99

A beautifully illustrated celebration of the beacons that have guided us around Ireland’s coastline since ancient times.

The River Liffey: History and Heritage Christopher Moriarty

The Collins Press  •  €24.99

This sweeping and authoritative study covers every aspect of the River Liffey, from geology to ecology, from its source to the Docklands.

Ireland Susan Wood

Madam Politician Martina Fitzgerald

This full-colour kaleidoscope of over 150 photographs is a timecapsule of personalities and landscapes, professions and activities, caught in the amber of the camera’s eye.

Interviews with female cabinet ministers and two former presidents, revealing the challenges and triumphs of getting to the top table of Irish political life.

Lilliput Press  •  €30.00

People on the Pier Marian Thérèse Keyes & Betty Stenson New Island  •  €24.95

Each year over a million visitors walk the pier in Dun Laoghaire. This books celebrates the stories of the ordinary people who go there.

Ireland 1963 Kevin Kearns Gill  •  €24.99

An account of a most extraordinary year in Irish history from one of our most eminent social historians.

When the Hangman Came to Galway Dean Ruxton

Foster’s Book of Irish Murder Allen Foster

An examination of the complex mind of notorious hangman James Berry as he attempts to solve the case of two notorious murders in Galway in 1885.

Foster’s Book of Irish Murder is full of victims and monsters, heroic detectives and false leads, killers escaping justice and mysterious unsolved cases.

Gill  •  €14.99

Gill  •  €16.99

New Island  •  €14.95

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IRISH HISTORY De Valera: Rule (1932 - 1975) David McCullagh Gill  •  €24.99

Beautifully written and deeply researched, this second volume of McCullagh’s De Valera is a provocative and nuanced portrait of Ireland’s most enigmatic leader.

Michael Collins: The Man and the Revolution Anne Dolan & William Murphy The Collins Press  •  €29.99

A provocative new assessment of the life of Michael Collins, challenging our preconceptions both of Collins and of the Irish Revolution. RICHARD S. GRAYSON

Revolution and Civil War in Dublin, 1918 - 1923: An Illustrated History John Gibney

Dublin’s Great Wars Richard S. Grayson Cambridge University Press  •  €23.99

The Collins Press  •  €27.99

A lavishly illustrated history of life in Dublin from the end of the First World War to the aftermath of the Irish Civil War.

The GAA and the War of Independence Tim Pat Coogan Head of Zeus  •  €23.99

The stirring story of the GAA and the vital role it played in Ireland’s fight for nationhood in the years from 1916 to 1923.

The First World War, the Easter Rising and the Irish Revolution

Richard S. Grayson tells the deeply intertwined stories of the Dubliners who served in the First World War and in the Irish Revolution.

The Battle of the Four Courts Michael Fewer Head of Zeus  •  €23.99

The three day battle that marked the start of the Civil War, and defined the character of a nation, is meticulously reconstructed here.

Andalus Press  •  €24.99

Bold, Brilliant and Bad: Irish Women from History Marian Broderick

A lavishly illustrated book that brings the War of Independence to life, containing an unprecedented 650 images, many never published before.

Meet the women who challenged the expectations of the world – 120 remarkable women from every county in Ireland.

Fight for Irish Freedom Michael B. Barry

O’Brien Press  •  €16.99

Reporting the Troubles Deric Henderson & Ivan Little

Code Breaker Marc McMenamin

Reporting the Troubles brings together sixty stories, from the Maze breakout to the Chuckle Brothers, by the journalists who were on the ground.

The incredible true story of how unassuming librarian and secret code-breaker Richard Hayes outwitted a Nazi spy and turned the tide of World War II.

Blackstaff Press  •  €16.99

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Gill  •  €16.99

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HISTORY Living with the Gods: On Beliefs and Peoples Neil MacGregor

Roller-Coaster: Europe, 1950 - 2017 Ian Kershaw

Allen Lane  •  €34.99

Allen Lane  •  €34.99

MacGregor’s dazzling new book traces the different ways that societies have understood their place in the great scheme of things through their objects and monuments.

From the distinguished historian, a definitive history of a divided Europe, from the aftermath of the Second World War to the present.

A Short History of Europe Simon Jenkins

Erebus: The Story of a Ship Michael Palin

Simon Jenkins outlines the entire history of Europe, from ancient Greece to the modern day, with insight, colour and authority, in this concise book.

Palin uncovers the extraordinary story of the HMS Erebus, lost for over a century and a half in the frozen wastes of the Canadian Arctic.

Viking  •  €17.99

Random House  •  €17.99

The New Silk Roads Peter Frankopan

The Second World War Various

A fresh look at the networks being formed along the Silk Roads today, assessing the global reverberations of continual shifts in the centre of power.

A comprehensive guide to history’s greatest conflict, written by nine leading historians, featuring colour maps and a wealth of contemporary photographs.

Bloomsbury  •  €17.99

Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945 - 1975 Max Hastings William Collins  •  €19.99

A masterful chronicle of one of the most devastating international conflicts of the 20th century, from the author of All Hell Let Loose.

The Spy and the Traitor Ben MacIntyre Viking  •  €17.99

The thrilling true life story of the daring escape of a KGB double agent from Soviet Russia, told by one of Britain’s greatest historians.

Osprey Publishing  •  €34.99

The Colour of Time: A New History of the World, 1850 - 1960 Dan Jones; Marina Amaral Head of Zeus  •  €29.99

The defining events and personalities of the modern era in 200 stunning digitally-coloured images from Brazilian artist Marina Amaral, with text by historian Dan Jones.

Napoleon: The Man Behind the Myth Adam Zamoyski William Collins  •  €34.99

Stripping away the myths and prejudices, Adam Zamoyski goes back to original European sources to present this landmark new biography of Napoleon.

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SPORT D E S

C A H I L L

Play it Again, Des Des Cahill

The Hurlers Paul Rouse

Trinity Mirror Sport Media  •  €22.99

Penguin Ireland  •  €22.99

The friendly face and witty voice of Irish sports-reporting lifts the lid on his remarkable career and reveals the heartache behind a family tragedy.

Play It Again,

DES

A superbly readable account of the dramatic years of the foundation of the GAA, when sport, culture, politics and religion collided.

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At All Costs Davy Fitzgerald

Gill  •  €19.99

One of the most talked about memoirs of the year, this is the story of former Clare hurler and Wexford hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald.

The extraordinarily thoughtful memoir from the former WBO middleweight champion of the world, Irish boxer Andy Lee.

Game Changer Cora Staunton

Driven Rosemary Smith

Cora Staunton’s refreshingly candid autobiography reveals her extraordinary journey to become the highest-scoring forward in the history of Ladies Gaelic Football.

The inspirational story of Rosemary Smith, the female motorsport pioneer who smashed the gender barrier to compete at the top level of rally racing.

Dublin: The Chaos Years Neil Cotter Penguin Ireland  •  €16.99

For 15 years, the Dublin Football team was a byword for failure – how did they make such a mess of things? Neil Cotter tells all.

The Obsession Seán Cavanagh

Black & White  •  €19.99

The compelling and searingly honest autobiography from the five-time All Star-winning footballer and one of the giants of GAA.

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A U T O B I O G R A P H Y

Fighter Andy Lee

Gill  •  €19.99

Transworld Ireland  •  €22.99

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HarperCollins  •  €14.99

Icons Bradley Wiggins

HarperCollins  •  €29.99

By exploring the lives and achievements of 21 of the sport’s key figures, Wiggins sheds new light on what professional cycling demands of its competitors.

Winners: The Horses, the Memories, the Defining Moments Hugh Cahill

Hachette Books Ireland  •  €27.99

From trainers to owners and jockeys, the top names in horse racing remember the horses that captured our hearts in this beautifully illustrated book.

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SPORT Great Moments in Irish Rugby Sportsfile

Between the Lines Michael Carrick

O’Brien Press  •  €24.99

Bonnier  •  €16.99

A magnificent look back over decades of Irish rugby, with reminiscences from the players and the photographers who captured them.

Loved by his managers, lauded by his fellow professionals, worshipped by the Old Trafford faithful, Carrick is a player like no other. This is his story.

Dark Arts Mike Ross

Hero Books  •  €20.00

The powerful autobiography from the former Leinster and Ireland player.

My Life in Football Kevin Keegan Macmillan  •  €16.99

Funny, passionate, moving and incredibly honest, this is Kevin Keegan’s story of his journey from miner’s son to one of England’s footballing greats.

The Jersey: The Secrets Behind the World’s Most Successful Team Peter Bills Macmillan  •  €17.99

George Best: A Memoir Michael Parkinson

Hodder & Stoughton  •  €16.99

A unique biography of football icon, George Best, written by journalist, broadcaster and friend Michael Parkinson.

The World Marathon Book Christina Neal

Carlton Books  •  €23.99

For anyone who has ever run, or dreamed of running a marathon, explore the legendary races from London to the Great Wall of China.

How did a country of just 4.8 million people produce the legendary All Blacks? Peter Bills delves deep into the story of the rugby champions.

Tiger Woods Jeff Benedict & Armen Keteyian

Simon & Schuster  •  €17.99

The first major biography of Tiger Woods – sweeping in scope and packed with groundbreaking detail about the rise and epic fall of a global icon.

The Ryder Cup Nick Callow

Carlton Books  •  €34.99

The definitive history of the prestigious golf tournament that matches the USA against Europe, from its humble beginnings in 1927 to the modern day.

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STATIONERY & GIFTS Journals, Diaries & Notebooks

Stocking Fillers

Cards & Wrap

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STATIONERY & GIFTS

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Butlers Chocolates Wellbeing Gifts

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TOYS Cuddly Toys Dolls

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Unicorns

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS Oi Duck-Billed Platypus! Kes Gray; Jim Field

The Magic Moment Niall Breslin; Sheena Dempsey

Hodder Children’s Books  •  €14.99

Gill  •  €14.99

A brilliant rhyming read-aloud book, jam-packed with animals and silliness, from the awardwinning creators of Oi Frog!, Oi Dog! and Oi Cat!

A charming picture book that helps children to explore difficult emotions and face their fears.

Grandpa Christmas Michael Morpurgo; Jim Field Egmont Books  •  €11.99

A powerful message about protecting the environment, framed in a beautiful story about a grandfather’s wish for his granddaughter to live in a better world.

How Winston Delivered Christmas: An Advent Story Alex T. Smith Macmillan Children’s Books  •  €16.99

Follow the heart-warming tale of Winston the mouse, with one chapter for each day leading up to Christmas, and festive things to make and do.

Once Upon a Wild Wood Chris Riddell

The Way Home for Wolf Rachel Bright; Jim Field

Macmillan Children’s Books  •  €13.99

Orchard Books  •  €14.99

Lost one lonely night, Wilf learns that even a wolf cub needs a friend sometimes. A feel-good tale of friendship set in the snowy Arctic.

Animalphabet Julia Donaldson; Sharon King-Chai

Dragon Post Emma Yarlett

Walker Books  •  €12.99

Two Hoots  •  €16.99

When Alex finds a dragon living under his stairs he sends five letters asking for advice – open the envelopes and read the replies in Dragon Post.

Intricately cut pages and fold-out flaps create a vibrant world to accompany Julia Donaldson’s rhythmic words.

Giraffe Problems Jory John; Lane Smith Walker Books  •  €13.99

A hilarious picture book that shows Giraffe coming to terms with being self-conscious about his looooong neck!

Can Little Green Raincape make it to Rapunzel’s party deep in the wild woods? Find out in this warm, witty picture book from Chris Riddell.

Oscar the Hungry Unicorn Lou Carter; Nikki Dyson Orchard Books  •  €8.99

Oscar the Unicorn has eaten his stable so he needs to find somewhere else to live in this hilarious tale of friendship, belonging and EATING.

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CHILDREN’S GIFT BOOKS Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald The Original Screenplay J. K. Rowling Little, Brown  •  €17.99

The screenplay for the second Fantastic Beasts film sees the dark wizard Grindelwald escape custody in a bid for ultimate power.

The Archive of Magic: The Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Signe Bergstrom HarperCollins  •  €29.99

Go behind the scenes of J. K. Rowling’s magical universe of creatures and wizards in this full-colour companion to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald: Movie Magic Jody Revenson Penguin Books  •  €21.99

Packed with captivating facts and incredible images, this official tie-in book takes readers behind the scenes of J. K. Rowling’s new Fantastic Beasts film.

The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Illustrated Edition J. K. Rowling; Chris Riddell

Bloomsbury Children’s Books  •  €27.99

The brilliant Chris Riddell brings his superb illustration talents to this spectacular full-colour edition of J. K. Rowling’s Tales of Beedle the Bard.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Illustrated Edition J. K. Rowling; Jim Kay

Bloomsbury Children’s Books  •  €16.99

Jim Kay’s magical illustrations bring J. K. Rowling’s wizarding world to life in this new paperback edition of the first book in the classic series.

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CHILDREN’S GIFT BOOKS I am the Seed that Grew the Tree Fiona Waters; Frann Preston-Gannon Nosy Crow  •  €24.99

This lavishly illustrated collection of nature poems is the perfect book for children (and grown-ups!) to share at the beginning or end of each day.

Poems to Live Your Life By Chris Riddell

Macmillan Children’s Books  •  €11.99

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I have been very good

I would like to read:

Forty-six poems chosen by Chris Riddell and brought to life by his exquisite artwork. This gorgeous book includes works from Shakespeare, Christina Rossetti and Nick Cave.

Into the Jungle Katherine Rundell; Kristjana S. Williams

Macmillan Children’s Books  •  €17.99

Katherine Rundell imagines the early years of our favourite characters from the Jungle Book in these enchanting and beautifully illustrated tales.

Favourite Enid Blyton Stories Enid Blyton; Mark Beech Hodder Children’s Books  •  €22.99

A special collection of the finest stories from Enid Blyton, chosen and introduced by famous fans such as Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Morpurgo.

Ladybird Tales of Adventurous Girls Ladybird  •  €14.99

Join six adventurous girls as they use their wits, courage and strength to overcome the odds in this illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 50 Postcards Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo

Thank you !

Particular Books  •  €16.99

A set of gorgeous postcards celebrating fifty extraordinary women who have changed the world, from the team behind international bestseller Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.

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IRISH CHILDREN’S BOOKS The President’s Cat Peter Donnelly

The Pooka Party Shona Shirley Macdonald

The forgetful President is at it again – he’s returned from holiday without his cat! Can his faithful pet make his way back to The Áras?

The magical shapeshifting Pooka is lonely and decides to throw a party for all its friends in this tale of musical monsters and flying cakes.

Gill  •  €14.99

O’Brien Press  •  €14.99

Happy Christmas, Pigín! Kathleen Watkins; Margaret Anne Suggs

Granuaile: The Pirate Queen John & Fatti Burke Gill  •  €12.99

Gill  •  €14.99

The story of Granuaile – historic icon, fearless leader and Ireland’s original rebel girl – is retold in inimitable style by Irelandopedia’s John & Fatti Burke.

Pigín returns for a perfect Christmas day out in Dublin, visiting many of the city’s landmarks, in this gorgeous festive follow-up to Pigín of Howth.

Dr. Hibernica Finch’s Compelling Compendium of Irish Animals Rob Maguire; Aga Grandowicz

The Great Big Book of Irish Wildlife: Through the Seasons Juanita Browne; Barry Reynolds

Animals from air, land and sea are introduced by Dr Hibernica, an Irish professor who knows everything there is to know about Irish wildlife.

A wonderful guide to nature through the changing seasons in Ireland, from the back garden to the rivers, forests and mountains.

Little Island  •  €18.99

O’Brien Press  •  €19.99

The Great Irish Weather Book Joanna Donnelly; Fuchsia McAree

Island of Adventures Jennifer Farley O’Brien Press  •  €16.99

Adventure awaits around every corner in Ireland, from horse trekking to whale watching and much more. Explore our island with this vibrant illustrated guide.

Gill  •  €19.99

Packed full of interesting facts and experiments, this book from the well-known meteorologist is one every curious child will love.

Blazing a Trail: Irish Women Who Changed the World Sarah Webb; Lauren O’Neill O’Brien Press  •  €16.99

Sarah Webb tells the amazing stories of 28 Irish women, with illustrations from Lauren O’Neill. A book for everyone who dreams of changing the world!

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Anseo Atá Muid  •  €16.95 Oliver Jeffers; Máire Zepf Mo Theachín gan Chuma gan Chaoi  •  €9.95 Julia Donaldson; Axel Scheffler; Tadhg Mac Dhonnagáin Futa Fata

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CHILDREN’S REFERENCE Guinness World Records 2019

Guinness World Records  •  €19.99

The family favourite returns with another year’s biggest, fastest and strangest things, including a new ‘Do Try This At Home’ section for the ambitious.

Unlock Your Imagination: 250 Boredom Busters DK Children  •  €19.99

This book is packed with fun facts and rainy day activities: the perfect boredom buster for screen-free, on-the-go entertainment.

Hidden World: Animals Libby Walden; Stephanie Fizer Coleman 360 Degrees  •  €11.99

Learn about animals and their habitats in this fact-filled book with fun flaps and sumptuous illustrations, perfect for introducing young children to the animal kingdom.

My Encyclopaedia of Very Important Dinosaurs DK Children  •  €17.99

Go back in time to discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Practise your palaeontology, see dinosaur bones up-close, and learn lots of facts about fossils.

Tomi: Tomi Reichental’s Holocaust Story Eithne Massey O’Brien Press  •  €9.99

At the age of 9, Tomi was interned in the notorious Belsen concentration camp. This is his story – the Holocaust seen through a child’s eyes.

Secret Science: The Amazing World Beyond Your Eyes Dara O’Briain Scholastic  •  €14.99

Join Dara on a journey from the comfort of your favourite chair to the incredible science behind your everyday life and on into the future!

Planetarium Raman Prinja; Chris Wormell Templar Publishing  •  €23.99

The latest book in the Welcome to the Museum series explores the wonders of space, from our own solar system to the most distant stars.

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals Ben Hoare DK Children  •  €22.99

An illustrated children’s animal encyclopaedia with a twist, telling the stories and myths associated with each animal alongside the facts and figures.

Sportopedia Mark Long; Adam Skinner Wide Eyed Editions  •  €17.99

The ultimate guide to the world of sport, from the best known to the most obscure, from team sports to track and field.

Adventures in Philosophy Brendan O’Donoghue; Paula McGloin Gill  •  €19.99

This unique book gently encourages children to develop their sense of curiosity and courage, and their ability to question, experiment and think for themselves.

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CHILDREN’S FICTION The Ice Monster David Walliams; Tony Ross HarperCollins  •  €12.99

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes in this epic adventure featuring ten-year-old orphan Elsie and a 10,000-year-old mammoth!

The First Christmas Jumper Ryan Tubridy; Chris Judge Walker Books  •  €8.99

The story of the very first Christmas jumper and the multicoloured sheep that started it all! Riotous fun from Ryan Tubridy, illustrated by Chris Judge.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown Jeff Kinney

The Dog Who Lost His Bark Eoin Colfer; P. J. Lynch Walker Books  •  €12.99

Puffin  •  €12.99

A warm, uplifting story for young readers about a boy, his dog and the power of music, from impressive duo Eoin Colfer and P. J. Lynch.

When snow shuts down Greg Heffley’s school, his neighbourhood transforms into a wintry battlefield, in the 13th book in the Wimpy Kid series.

Mr Penguin and the Fortress of Secrets Alex T. Smith

Head Kid David Baddiel

HarperCollins  •  €10.99

What would happen if the strictest head teacher swapped bodies with the naughtiest kid in school? Find out in the latest novel from David Baddiel.

Hodder Children’s Books  •  €11.99

Slapstick humour, mystery and adventure abound as Mr Penguin crash-lands on a snowy mountain in the second book in Alex T. Jones’s hit series.

The Accidental Adventures of Onion O’Brien: The Great Ape Escape Jason Byrne; Oisin McGann

Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas Dav Pilkey Scholastic  •  €12.99

Gill  •  €12.99

There’s a new bunch of villains in town and they have something sinister in store – once again, Dog Man is called into action!

The hilarious debut novel from comedian and Ireland’s Got Talent judge Jason Byrne, inspired by his own accident-prone suburban childhood!

Dork Diaries: Birthday Drama Rachel Renee Russell

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books  •  €14.99

Nikki and her friends Brandon, Chloe, and Zoey are up for another adventure in the thirteenth book in the bestselling Dork Diaries series.

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Tom Gates: What Monster? Liz Pichon Scholastic  •  €14.99

Containing monsters, mystery, music festivals and a very strict substitute teacher, the fifteenth instalment in Liz Pichon’s Tom Gates series will have fans cracking up.

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CHILDREN’S FICTION Death in the Spotlight Robin Stevens

You’ve Got a Friend Judi Curtin

Puffin  •  €8.99

O’Brien Press  •  €12.99

When a body is found at the Rue Theatre, Hazel and Daisy must take centre stage and solve the mystery before the murderer strikes again.

In the third book in the Time After Time series, the time-travelling friends journey back to the glitter and glamour of the 1970s.

My Mum Tracy Beaker Jacqueline Wilson; Nick Sharratt

The Train to Impossible Places P. G. Bell; Flavia Sorrentino

A fantastic new story featuring an old friend, the new Tracy Beaker novel is Jacqueline Wilson in vintage form, generously illustrated by Nick Sharratt.

When a steam train crashes into her hallway, Suzy becomes the newest recruit for the Impossible Postal Service and an impossible adventure begins…

Doubleday Children’s Books  •  €14.99

Louisiana’s Way Home Kate DiCamillo

Nevermoor: Wundersmith Jessica Townsend

Torn from her bed at night by her Granny, Louisiana Elefante struggles to find her way home in this arresting follow-up to Raymie Nightingale.

Return to Nevermoor where Morrigan Crow’s journey into the magical realm has only just begun – the most eagerly anticipated sequel of the year!

Walker Books  •  €12.99

Our Jacko Michael Morpurgo

Orion Children’s Books  •  €11.99

The Restless Girls Jessie Burton; Angela Barrett

Walker Books  •  €10.99

Bloomsbury Children’s  •  €16.99

The Snowman Michael Morpurgo Puffin  •  €14.99

Beloved writer Michael Morpurgo tells a family war story and re-writes a classic Christmas tale in these two beautiful new books.

The book every little girl and boy needs to read, The Restless Girls is a brilliant retelling of the classic fairytale The Twelve Dancing Princesses.

O’Brien Press  •  €12.99

Magnus Chase: 9 from the Nine Worlds Rick Riordan

Joe loves football but he’s the worst on the team. Nonetheless he is whisked away to a remote island sports academy … what is going on?

A new collection of short stories from the world of Magnus Chase, with an exclusive pull-out illustration of Yggdrasil, the world tree.

Atlantis United Gerard Siggins

Usborne  •  €14.99

Puffin  •  €11.99

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TEEN & YA Kingdom of Ash Sarah J. Maas

And the Ocean Was Our Sky Patrick Ness; Rovina Cai

Bloomsbury  •  €9.99

Walker Books  •  €14.99

The eagerly anticipated Kingdom of Ash presents the unforgettable conclusion to Sarah J. Maas’ hugely popular Throne of Glass series. Age 14+

What if the story of Moby Dick was told by the whale? A haunting tale of obsession, with a whale pod on a deadly hunt.

A Very Large Expanse of Sea Tahereh Mafi

Dear Evan Hansen Val Emmich; Justin Paul; Steven Levenson; Benj Pasek

A powerful contemporary novel about a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl starting at a new high school in the America of 2002, the turbulent year following 9/11.

This ground-breaking novel, inspired by the Broadway smash hit of the same name, is a big-hearted story of grief, authenticity, and the struggle to belong. Age 14+

Egmont Books  •  €9.99

Penguin Books  •  €13.99

Feminists Don’t Wear Pink (And Other Lies) Scarlett Curtis

No Fixed Address Susin Nielsen

Andersen Press  •  €13.99

Penguin Books  •  €13.99

Felix and his mom Astrid have a secret: they live in a van. But Felix has a plan to turn their lives around…

A collection of writing from extraordinary women, including Hollywood actresses and teenage activists, on what it means to be a woman from every point of view.

Head of Zeus  •  €14.99

Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children: A Map of Days Ransom Riggs

Taut, tense, terrifying. Marcus Sedgwick writes of the monsters we create in literature and in our own minds, in this reappraisal of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

New wonders and dangers await for Miss Peregrine’s peculiar children in the long-awaited next chapter of this popular series.

The Monsters We Deserve Marcus Sedgwick

Catwoman: Soulstealer Sarah J. Maas Penguin Books  •  €9.99

When the Bat’s away the Cat will play, with Gotham City ripe for the taking. This is the highly anticipated coming-of-age story of Catwoman. Age 14+

Penguin  •  €14.99

Doctor Who: Twelve Angels Weeping Dave Rudden Penguin  •  €14.99

Twelve extraordinary stories, each featuring a monstrous villain from the Doctor Who world, by Irish author Dave Rudden, of Knights of the Borrowed Dark fame.

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ENTERTAINMENT & HUMOUR Waterford Whispers News Colm Williamson Gill  •  €16.99

The fifth annual from Ireland’s leading online satirical website, featuring the funniest stories of the year.

Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down Gina McIntyre Century  •  €29.99

The definitive behind-the-scenes companion to the hit television series covers every aspect of its development, with exclusive colour photographs and art.

Notes from a Lost Tribe: The Poor Ould Fellas Declan Lynch; Arthur Mathews

GuRu RuPaul

Sphere  •  €15.99

Hachette Books Ireland  •  €12.99

Build the life you want from the outside in and the inside out with this essential collection of advice and philosophy from the extraordinary RuPaul.

The follow-up to 2007’s Book of Poor Ould Fellas combines writer Declan Lynch’s razor-sharp wit with illustrations and contributions from Father Ted co-creator Arthur Mathews.

Fierce History: 5,000 Years of Startling Stories from Ireland and Around the Globe Colin Murphy O’Brien Press  •  €14.99

A collection of bizarre, grotesque and unexpected episodes from the fringes of history, including flaming war camels and the doctor who removed his own appendix.

Queer Eye: Love Yourself, Love Your Life Queer Eye Headline  •  €27.99

This official tie-in to the hit show is a behind-the-scenes exclusive, a practical guide to living and celebrating your best life, and a symbol of hope.

Pantsdrunk Miska Rantanen

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Cassell Illustrated

Square Peg  •  €11.99

The Finnish actually have a word for “drinking at home, alone, in your underwear”. Pantsdrunk develops this into a complete plan for self-empowerment and transformation.

How to Be Successful Without Hurting Men’s Feelings Sarah Cooper Square Peg  •  €11.99

Tips on how women can achieve their dreams, succeed in their careers, and become leaders – without damaging the fragile male egos around them.

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Octopus  •  €19.99

The best-selling and essential movie reference book fully revised and updated for 2018.

What Would Boudicca Do? Elizabeth Foley & Beth Coates Faber & Faber  •  €11.99

Everyday problems solved by history’s most remarkable women: start channelling the spiky superwomen of the past to conquer today.

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MUSIC Beastie Boys Book Michael Diamond & Adam Horovitz

How to Be Invisible: Lyrics Kate Bush Faber & Faber  •  €16.99

Faber & Faber  •  €34.99

Lyrics selected and arranged by Kate Bush, introduced by novelist David Mitchell, in a beautiful clothbound edition. Due 6th December.

A revealing account of the Beastie Boys’ transition from teenage punks to hip hop superstars, in a book as distinctive and eclectic as their music.

Born for the Road: My Story So Far Nathan Carter

A Better Me Gary Barlow

BLINK Publishing  •  €16.99

Penguin Ireland  •  €22.99

How did a lad from Liverpool become Ireland’s biggest country music star by the age of 27? Find out in Nathan Carter’s inspirational autobiography.

Take That’s Gary Barlow charts his journey from obese, out-ofwork, depressed popstar back to success in this warm, witty, authentic memoir.

My Love Story Tina Turner

My Thoughts Exactly Lily Allen

Brimming with her trademark strength, energy, heart and soul, Tina Turner’s autobiography is as memorable and entertaining as any of her greatest hits.

Lily Allen shares her experiences of fame, drink, drugs, relationships, motherhood, success and failure in this honest and eye-opening autobiography.

Century  •  €17.99

U2: Songs + Experience Niall Stokes & Brian Boyd

Imagine Yoko Ono

Thames & Hudson  •  €39.99

Personally compiled and curated by Yoko Ono, Imagine is the definitive inside story of the making of a legendary album.

Thanks a Lot, Mr Kibblewhite Roger Daltrey BLINK Publishing  •  €17.99

As singer for The Who, Roger Daltrey was on the frontline of the rock’n’roll revolution – this is his frank and hilarious tale of success and survival.

BLINK Publishing  •  €17.99

Carlton Books  •  €29.99

The ultimate celebration of Ireland’s greatest rock band, analysing songs from each of their albums, along with rare photos, flyers and other memorabilia.

How Does It Feel? A Life of Musical Misadventures Mark Kermode Weidenfeld & Nicolson  •  €17.99

Hilarious, self-deprecating and blissfully nostalgic, this is film critic Mark Kermode’s account of his chaotic and deeply optimistic youthful efforts at pop stardom.

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BIOGRAPHY Journeys to the Other Side of the World David Attenborough

Every Day is Extra John Kerry

Simon & Schuster  •  €27.99

Two Roads  •  €23.99

Written with Attenborough’s characteristic charm, humour and warmth, this is a mindblowing adventure among people, places and the wildest of wildlife.

A personal and candid memoir by a witness to some of the most important events of our recent history, from the former presidential candidate and Secretary of State.

Let Her Fly: A Father’s Journey and the Fight for Equality Ziauddin Yousafzai

In Pieces Sally Field

Simon & Schuster  •  €17.99

Ebury  •  €14.99

One of the most celebrated and enduring actors of our time, Sally Field tells her story with raw honesty in this intimate and haunting memoir.

For over twenty years, Ziauddin Yousafzai has been fighting for equality – for Malala, his daughter, and for girls throughout the world living in patriarchal societies.

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography Eric Idle

Weidenfeld & Nicolson  •  €17.99

This fascinating and hilarious memoir from Monty Python’s resident songwriter Eric Idle captures a lifetime of irrepressible creativity and offbeat humour. Say no more…

Blowing the Bloody Doors Off: And Other Lessons in Life Michael Caine

Hodder & Stoughton  •  €17.99

With over 100 films to his name, Michael Caine is a true screen legend – here he shares the lessons he’s learned over his lengthy career.

Hodder & Stoughton  •  €17.99

Born Lippy: How to Do Female Jo Brand

Comedian Ellie Kemper delivers a hilarious and uplifting collection of essays about her journey from Midwestern naïf to Hollywood semi-celebrity.

A darkly funny guide to life as a woman from comedian Jo Brand, a book that will help you just as much as it entertains you.

My Squirrel Days Ellie Kemper

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John Murray  •  €17.99

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MIND, BODY & SPIRIT The Grafton Barber: Grooming & Etiquette for Gentlemen & Their Sons Conor & Hugh McAllister

The Skin Nerd Jennifer Rock

Hachette Books Ireland  •  €17.99

Black & White  •  €15.99

Jennifer Rock, a.k.a. The Skin Nerd, shares the knowledge and expertise learned in her extensive career to bring us this essential guide to healthy skin.

The Grafton Barbers share their secrets on all aspects of grooming, also offering guidance on the challenges and pleasures of contemporary life.

Bringing Death to Life Patricia Scanlan; Aidan Storey; Dr Mary Helen Hensley; Pamela Young

And Life Lights Up: Moments that Matter Alice Taylor O’Brien Press  •  €19.99

Let Alice Taylor guide you through the various ways to live a conscious life and focus on the goodness of the world around you.

Hachette Books Ireland  •  €16.99

A special, thought-provoking and deeply comforting book, which shines a light on an area that needs to become part of the conversation of life – death.

101 Tiny Changes to Brighten Your Day Ailbhe Malone

Home Thoughts from the Heart Mary Kennedy

Icon Books  •  €11.99

Hachette Books Ireland  •  €17.99

Small actions can make big improvements to your wellbeing and this book is a great resource for dipping into whenever you need a helping hand.

Awakening Inner Peace: A Little Book of Hours Sister Stan Columba Press  •  €12.99

An invitation to hear the sound of silence and come to a new understanding of the deep inner peace that true listening can bring.

Gratias: A Little Book of Gratitude John Quinn John Quinn

Gratias A Little Book of Gratitude

Veritas  •  €14.99

A wide spectrum of inspirational insights into the importance and the rewards of being thankful for the blessings we receive in our daily lives.

Icon of Irish broadcasting Mary Kennedy shares her inner world with the intimacy and honesty her readers have come to love.

Help Me! Marianne Power Picador  •  €14.99

Marianne Power followed a different self-help book every month for a year. Help Me! is the hysterically funny but ultimately moving story of her personal journey.

The Little Flower: St. Therese of Lisieux Colm Keane & Una O’Hagan Capel Island Press  •  €14.99

This powerful and inspiring book describes the life, miracles and early death of St. Therese of Lisieux.

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GIFT BOOKS Annie Leibovitz at Work Annie Leibovitz

Art Andrew Graham-Dixon

Phaidon  •  €45.00

DK  •  €34.99

Discover the history of art from classical Greece to the Renaissance, Impressionism and beyond, through the works of over 700 artists.

One of the world’s most celebrated living photographers explains how her pictures are made, addressing both budding photographers and readers interested in what photographers do.

Grace: 30 Years of Fashion at Vogue Grace Coddington

Spectrum: Heritage Patterns & Colours V&A

Phaidon  •  €59.95

Thames & Hudson  •  €29.99

A chronicle of Grace Coddington’s formative years at Vogue, showcasing some of the most memorable photographs published in the magazine from 1972 to 2002.

A stunning visual analysis of colours used in furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to present day, providing a wealth of inspiration for designers.

Writers: Their Lives and Works

Found in Translation Frank Wynne

A compelling look into the lives of more than 100 great writers, from Shakespeare to Toni Morrison, revealing their personalities, ideas and techniques.

A globe-spanning collection of short stories selected by awardwinning translator Frank Wynne, celebrating the twin arts of storytelling and translation.

DK  •  €23.99

Head of Zeus  •  €29.99

Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2019 Hugh Johnson

The Travel Atlas

Lonely Planet  •  €45.00

Mitchell Beazley  •  €14.99

The ultimate atlas for globetrotters – plan every step of your next trip with maps of every country on Earth, along with travel highlights and itineraries.

How to Build a Shed Sally Coulthard Laurence King  •  €17.99

The ultimate practical guide to building your dream shed from scratch, even if you’ve never used a hammer, with expert advice and clear illustrations.

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Red & White: An Unquenchable Thirst for Wine Oz Clarke Little, Brown  •  €17.99

Wine wisdom from two masters of the field.

The Curious Bartender’s Guide to Gin Tristan Stephenson

Ryland, Peters & Small  •  €11.99

A Mixologist’s Guide to Making Cocktails Jordan Spence Carlton Books  •  €11.99

Everything you need to know about creating cocktails at home.

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COOKERY The Currabinny Cookbook James Kavanagh & William Murray

Simple Yotam Ottolenghi

Ebury Press  •  €27.99

Penguin Ireland  •  €21.99

The cookbook we’ve all been waiting for – Yotam Ottolenghi’s inventive and unique flavours in 130 new recipes that focus on minimum hassle and maximum pleasure.

Traditional food sumptuously cooked in an unabashed celebration of flavour, from breakfast to supper, with Currabinny’s James Kavanagh and William Murray.

Neven Maguire’s Home Economics for Life Neven Maguire

Jamie Cooks Italy Jamie Oliver

Michael Joseph  •  €27.99

Bring the pleasure and passion of the world’s favourite cuisine to your table with Jamie Oliver’s essential celebration of the joy of Italian food.

Gill  •  €19.99

Can’t cook? Won’t cook? Join Neven in this fantastic new cooking bible, featuring the only 50 recipes you need to know – and how to make them right.

Joe’s 30 Minute Meals Joe Wicks

Meals in Minutes Donal Skehan

Proving that you don’t need loads of time to cook great food, over 100 fuss-free, tasty recipes from The Body Coach himself, Joe Wicks.

Real, honest food made with simple ingredients and clever cooking methods.Create a delicious meal in as little as quarter of an hour.

Bluebird  •  €19.99

Simply Delicious: The Classic Collection Darina Allen

Lateral Cooking Niki Segnit

Bloomsbury  •  €34.99

A ground-breaking book, designed to help creative cooks develop their own recipes, from the bestselling author of The Flavour Thesaurus.

Deliciously Ella: The Plant-Based Cookbook Ella Mills Hodder & Stoughton  •  €23.99

Ella shares the most in-demand plant-based recipes, alongside a diary of her journey from food blogger to bestselling author and entrepreneur.

Hodder & Stoughton  •  €23.99

Kyle Books  •  €22.99

Nearly 30 years on from the original Simply Delicious book and TV series, Darina Allen brings together 100 of her best recipes – tried, trusted, timeless.

Vegan-ish Holly White Gill  •  €19.99

Vegan-ish includes over 100 delicious recipes, as well as practical advice on how to change your diet, eating out and shopping economically for plant-based foods.

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NATURE Spectacle: Rare and Astonishing Photographs National Geographic

Life on Earth David Attenborough

William Collins  •  €24.99

National Geographic Society  •  €29.99

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking TV series, this is a new edition of Life on Earth with revised text and breathtaking new photography.

Awe-inducing moments and natural wonders from around the world captured in 200 breath-taking images by acclaimed National Geographic photographers.

A Year in the Garden Gisela Keil; Jurgen Becker

Listening to the Animals: Becoming the Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick

Prestel  •  €24.99

Trapeze  •  €17.99

A luminously beautiful gardener’s daybook with tips, techniques and information for every day of the year, and ample space for your own notes and observations.

The Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick, shares the heart-warming and life-affirming story of his journey from a Ballyfin farm to the top of the veterinary profession.

On Sheep: Diary of a Swedish Shepherd Axel Linden

Flora

DK; Kew Royal Botanic Gardens  •  €34.99

Quercus  •  €11.99

What happens when a Swedish academic turns to shepherding? This playful but philosophical diary charts Alex Linden’s journey from ivory tower to wellington boots.

Dynasties: The Rise and Fall of Animal Families Stephen Moss BBC Books  •  €27.99

With stunning photographs and insights from the BBC TV series, Dynasties reveals the intricate social lives of our planet’s most fascinating animals.

Click and Collect available on online orders

A fresh, engaging introduction to the world of plants in all its diversity, from tiny mosses and delicate ferns to stately palm trees.

The Tree Steve Marsh

Andre Deutsch  •  €23.99

The Flower Garden Michael Scott

Andre Deutsch  •  €23.99

Lavishly illustrated nature books with exquisite press-out sections that highlight the beauty of flowers and trees.

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Our Favourite Non-Fiction

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Our Favourite Fiction

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Valid until 24th December 2018 This voucher can be exchanged at any branch of Dubray Books. To use online please enter Discount Code GIFT5. Online codes can be used once per customer. Vouchers cannot be used when purchasing Dubray Vouchers or National Book Tokens. This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash. Issued by Dubray Books, 10 Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

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This voucher can be exchanged at any branch of Dubray Books. To use online please enter Discount Code GIFT10. Online codes can be used once per customer. Vouchers cannot be used when purchasing Dubray Vouchers or National Book Tokens. This voucher cannot be exchanged for cash. Issued by Dubray Books, 10 Main Street, Bray, Co. Wicklow.


Dubray Gifts for Booklovers… Finding the perfect book for someone you love isn’t always easy – let us help. Based on decades of experience in matching books to readers, each of our gift services offers a generous selection of books tailored to the personal tastes of the recipient. For full details talk to a member of staff or see dubraybooks.ie/gifts-for-booklovers

A Reader’s Year A Reader’s Year €200

Delight them with a new book delivered to their door every month of the year, chosen with their individual tastes in mind by our experienced team. Whether novel-lover or history fiend, we have the perfect subscription to keep them smiling through 2019.

The Personal Shopper The Personal Shopper €80

Gifts for Children… A Young Reader’s Year €150

Treat them to a one-on-one reading consultation with one of our knowledgeable and experienced staff. The Personal Shopper includes the consultation, books to the value of €60, our signature softcover Moleskine notebook, and a Dubray tote bag to carry it all home in.

A Young Reader’s Year

Imagine their excitement when a new book lands on the doormat each month! Based on an initial consultation with you, we will build a selection of twelve books to excite and engross your younger reader, encouraging a life-long love of reading.

The Children’s Personal Shopper

The Children’s Personal Shopper €50

We understand the importance children place on choosing their own books. Let them spend some time with one of our approachable children’s book specialists, talking about their favourite reads and deciding which ones will be next! The Children’s Personal Shopper includes books to the value of €45, a Dubray reading journal, a pen and a badge. Suitable for children aged 7 to 12. Available December 4th.

Dubray Gift Card

Can’t decide what gift to buy? Let them choose with a Dubray Gift Card. Our Gift Cards have no expiry date and are redeemable on books, cards, stationery and toys.

Free postage on all online orders over €20


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