Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena.
THIS WEEK'S TOP 10...
1. Dandy Annual 2024
2. Rupert Annual 2024
3. Beano Annual 2024
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer - Jeff Kinney
5. Bored of Lunch Healthy Airfryer Cookbook - Nathan Anthony
6. The Dunlop Dynasty - Stephen Davison
7. Antarctica - Claire Keegan
8. The Wager - David Grainn
9. Godkiller - Hannah Kaner
10. Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone- J.K Rowling
SATURDAY STORYTIME...
Our next Saturday Storytime will take place on Saturday 13th at 12pm. We will be reading 'Nibbles The Monster Hunt by Emma Yarlett.
This book is Playful, inventive and sublimely silly, the third book in the Nibbles series sees the irrepressible monster on a hunt for other crazy creatures. We look forward to seeing everyone at Saturday Storytime, there will be colouring in afterwards!
JANUARY BOOKS OF THE MONTH...
• Fiction Book of the Month
Wandering Souls - Cecile Pin
A heartbreaking debut novel about the bonds that connect people even when separated by by seas or death itself.
• Irish Book of the Month
Bad Bridget - Elaine Farrell, Leanne McCormick
Derived from a successful podcast, the authors of Bad Bridget deftly handle their original archival material to create an accessible page turner of social history.
• NEW Science Fiction & Fantasy Book of the Month
Godkiller - Hannah Kaner
Join Kissen the Godkiller and her unlikely companions on a quest of love, honour and vengeance.
• Non-Fiction Book of the Month
The Wager - David Grann
A mesmerising tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth.
• Children’s Book of the Month
The Swifts - Beth Lincoln
A mystery adventure perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s and Lemony Snicket.
• Thriller of the Month
In the Blink of an Eye - Jo Callaghan
A wildly original debut that is a mix of police procedural and AI thriller.
OUT NOW AND HALF PRICE...
• Bored of Lunch Healthy Slow Cooker: Even Easier - Nathan Anthony
All new 'even easier' slow cooker recipes to enjoy delicious, healthy and budget-friendly food every day.