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Waterstone’s Ballymena: Top 10 bestsellers, half-price deals and new release Brimstone
Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed this week’s Top 10 bestselling books, alongside fantastic half-price offers, festive storytime fun, and the highly anticipated romantasy release Brimstone by Callie Hart. This Week’s Top 10 Bestsellers Exit Strategy – Lee Child & Andrew Child Jack Reacher is back in this high-octane thriller as he pursues a dangerous conspiracy with his trademark resourcefulness and grit. A gripping addition to the bestselling series. Always Remember – Char
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Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, half-price picks and new local reads
From political insight and celebrity memoirs to festive favourites and local fiction, Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed its latest Top 10 bestselling titles — alongside this week’s half-price highlights, storytime fun for families, and a new novel from a much-loved Ballymena author. This Week’s Top 10 Bestsellers At the top of the list this week is Ballymena man, Stephen Walker’s David Trimble: Peacemaker — a powerful biography exploring the life and legacy of one of North
Nov 1


Waterstone’s Ballymena: Top 10 bestsellers, half-price highlights, and new local reads
From Jeff Kinney’s laugh-out-loud Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper to Mary Berry’s heartwarming Mary 90, Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed this week’s Top 10 bestselling books, alongside some fantastic half-price offers, family storytime fun, and the arrival of a brand-new novel from a popular local author. This Week’s Top 10 Bestsellers There’s no stopping Jeff Kinney , whose latest instalment Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper claims the number one spot this week. Greg H
Oct 25


Acclaimed author Stephen Walker to launch David Trimble: Peacemaker at Old Courthouse Theatre in Antrim
Stephen Walker’s latest book David Trimble: Peacemaker, and pictured are Stephen Walker (right) and former BBC colleague Mark Devenport Acclaimed Ballymena author Stephen Walker is set to launch his highly praised new biography, David Trimble: Peacemaker , at the Old Courthouse Theatre in Antrim on Thursday 30 October at 7.30pm. The event will see Walker joined on stage by his former BBC colleague Mark Devenport , as the pair discuss the life and political legacy of Norther
Oct 21


New Education Authority library system set to transform reading in Northern Ireland schools
(L-R): Martina Reynolds, EA EdIS Project Lead; Richard Pengelly, EA Chief Executive; Frances Meehan EdIS Programme Director; Eve Bremner, EA Chief Education Officer; Seamus Bradley, EA Assistant Director; Mervyn Storey, EA Chairperson; Jane Murphy, Principal of Killicomaine Junior High School; Barney Jenkins, Managing Director Softlink; pictured with pupils of Killicomaine Junior High School, Portadown. A new and innovative school library system led by the Education Authority
Oct 19


Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils this week’s Top 10, half-price favourites and November book club pick
From Stephen Walker’s acclaimed political biography David Trimble: Peacemaker to Mary Berry’s inspiring new release Mary 90 , Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed this week’s Top 10 bestselling books — alongside fresh half-price offers, family storytime fun, and details of its next book club event. This week’s Top 10 bestsellers Leading the chart this week is David Trimble: Peacemaker by Stephen Walker , a compelling and deeply researched biography of the late Northern Iris
Oct 18


Ballymena hosts evening on David Trimble’s life with author Stephen Walker and Declan Lawn
Stephen Walker and Declan Lawn will be in the Braid Theatre, Ballymena on Tuesday 14 October at 7:30pm Two Ballymena-born writers are set to explore the remarkable life and political legacy of Nobel Laureate David Trimble at a special evening event in the town’s Braid Theatre on Tuesday 14 October. The event will feature acclaimed author Stephen Walker, whose new biography David Trimble: Peacemaker has been described by The Irish Times as a “political page turner,” in conve
Oct 13


Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils this week’s Top 10 bestsellers and new book arrivals
From Charlie Mackesy’s moving new illustrated tale to Bob Mortimer’s latest comic mystery, Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed its weekly...
Oct 11


Meet authors, make crafts and explore the Book Nook at Cushendun’s first Children’s Book Festival
Old Church Centre, Cushendun There’s magic in the air in Cushendun this November as the Old Church Centre prepares to host its first-ever...
Oct 9


Waterstone’s Ballymena reveals this week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and book club picks
From Richard Osman’s latest crime caper to a special 20th anniversary edition of Twilight, Waterstone’s Ballymena has unveiled its latest...
Oct 4


Waterstone’s Ballymena reveals this week’s Top 10 books, new releases and upcoming events
Waterstone’s Ballymena has released its latest Top 10 bestselling books alongside new titles, special half-price offers and community...
Sep 27


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, offers, and storytime fun
Ballymena book lovers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s Ballymena shares its latest Top 10 bestselling books, exciting...
Sep 20


Libraries NI partners with PIPS Charity to expand drop-in befriending sessions in Mid & East Antrim
Libraries NI has partnered with PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland (PIPS Charity) to provide a drop-in befriending service across Northern...
Sep 14


Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils weekly bestsellers, half-price deals, and community events
Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed this week’s Top 10 bestselling books, alongside fresh half-price offers, exciting storytime sessions...
Sep 13


Creative revival for Bellaghy Bawn: Green light for writer’s residency next to Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Bellaghy Bawn Planning permission has been granted for the alteration of the historic Bellaghy Bawn in Bellaghy, which will soon offer a...
Sep 9


Waterstone’s Ballymena unveils weekly bestsellers, new releases and book club launch
Ballymena readers are in for a treat this week as Waterstone’s announces its latest Top 10 bestsellers, exclusive half-price offers,...
Sep 6


Waterstone’s Ballymena: This week’s Top 10 bestsellers, new releases and Book Club events
Book lovers in Ballymena have plenty to look forward to this week as Waterstone’s has unveiled its latest Top 10 bestselling titles,...
Aug 30


Waterstone’s Ballymena: Top reads, half price deals and new arrivals
Waterstone’s Ballymena has unveiled its latest weekly Top 10 chart, showcasing the books readers in the town are loving most right now,...
Aug 17


Race The Undead: Ballymena author launches post-apocalyptic thriller set in Mid & East Antrim
Pictured: Ballymena author Jonathan Traynor, and the front cover of his latest book. Ballymena journalist-turned-author Jonathan Traynor...
Aug 11


TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena – Sunday 10 August 2025
Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena! This week’s Top 10...
Aug 10
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