Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena!
This week's Top 10 bestselling books...
1. Dogman: The Scarlet Shredder by Dav Pilkey
2. We're Going on an Egg Hunt by Martha Mumford & Laura Hughes
3. Dune by Frank Herbert
4. My Father's House by Joseph O' Connor
5. This Family by Kate Sawyer
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep end by Jeff Kinney
7. The Wrong Sister by Claire Douglas
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School by Jeff Kinney
9. Powerless by Lauren Roberts
10. Greenwild: The World Behind the Door by Pari Thomson & Elisa Paganelli
Saturday Storytime...
Our next Saturday Storytime will take place on Saturday 6th April. We are excited to announce that we will have local author Tim Bailie along to read his new book The Proud Parakeet.
We look forward to seeing everyone there for this special Storytime event!
Young Adult Book Club...
Our next Young Adult Book Club meeting for the 13- 18 year old age group will take place on Thursday 25th April at 7pm.
We will be reading The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Sheena Wilkinson Event...
Local author Sheena Wilkinson will be with us on Thursday 4th April at 7pm to discuss her latest novel Mrs Hart's Marriage Bureau.
This is a charming romantic comedy about friendship, loneliness and the unexpected places where we find fulfillment.
Come along and hear Sheena Wilkinson discuss her book and sign copies. Everyone will be made feel very welcome!
Out Now...
• Four Shots in the Night by Henry Hemming
An enthralling blend of political history and true crime thriller, Hemming's rigorously researched account of murder, terrorism and duplicity in 1980s Northern Ireland is also a testament to one detective's dogged investigation.
• Cluedle by Hartigan Browne
Bringing the addictive puzzle-solving appeal of Murdle to younger readers, the first in a brilliant series of fiendish mysteries encourages junior sleuths to crack the case of the missing Dumpleton Diamond.