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TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstone’s Ballymena - Saturday 26 October 2024

Waterstone’s bookshop in Ballymena, County Antrim

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. Under the Hawthorn Tree by Marita Conlon-McKenna

2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney


3. In Too Deep by Lee Child


4. Obsessed by Johnny Sexton


5. Fairy Hill by Marita Conlon-McKenna


This week’s top 10 bestselling books from Waterstone’s Ballymena


6. Rathlin: A Wild Life by Ruby Free


7. Shooting Crows by Trevor Birney


8. Guinness World Records 2025


9. Mary's Foolproof Dinners by Mary Berry


10. We Solve Murders by Richard Osman


Half Price Now…


Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney


Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hot Mess by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley returns in a side-splitting, summery Wimpy Kid story, as the two halves of his extended family come together with riotous consequences.


In Too Deep by Lee Child and Andrew Child


 In Too Deep by Lee Child and Andrew Child

Reacher finds himself the captive of a gang who have some very disturbing plans in this rollercoaster ride of a thriller from Lee and Andrew Child.



Diddly Squat: Home To Roost by Jeremy Clarkson


Diddly Squat: Home To Roost by Jeremy Clarkson

More hilarious agricultural agony for Jeremy Clarkson and his ramshackle farming enterprise, as crops fail, animals rebel and petty bureaucracy continues to get in the way.


Simply Jamie by Jamie Oliver


Simply Jamie by Jamie Oliver

From a spicy paneer and veg squash bake to a hot and crispy ice cream parcel, Jamie delivers a stunning collection of mouthwatering recipes that place the emphasis on ease, accessibility and maximum flavour.



Guinness World Records 2025


Guinness World Records 2025

From Taylor Swift to the Tallest Man Ever, the 70th edition of Guinness World Records boasts all the usual fascinating facts and figures alongside special features that celebrate the history of record breaking.


Saturday Storytime: Halloween


From Monday 28th October- Saturday 2nd November we will be having Storytime sessions every day at 12pm.


Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson

We will be reading Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson.


There will also be spooky crafts afterwards! This is completely FREE and there is no need to book.



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