Welcome to the weekly news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena!
TOP 10 THIS WEEK…
1. The World's Worst Pets - David Walliams
2. There Once is a Queen - Michael Morpurgo
3. Curse of the School Rabbit - Judith Kerr
4. Between Two Hells - Diarmaid Ferriter
5. Murder Before Evensong - Richard Coles
6. The Maidens - Alex Michaelides
7. Nick and Charlie - Alice Oseman
8. Dog Man 10: Mothering Heights - Dav Pilkey
9. Did Ye Hear Mammy Died? - Seamus O' Reilly
10. The Distant Shores - Santa Montefiore
HALF PRICE OFFERS…
• Bake - Paul Hollywood
Paul Hollywood is back with this hotly anticipated book that contains easy to follow recipes for all types of Bread and Pastry.
• The Twyford Code - Janice Hallet
A truly addictive mystery read with a twist that will leave you guessing the whole way through. This book is perfect for any Agatha Christie fan.
• Old Rage - Sheila Hancock
This book has proved very popular already and we aren't surprised. Sheila Hancock tells her life story in this heartfelt, honest biography that will stay with you long after the final page.
• Hope - Tom Parker
This heartfelt memoir was written by The Wanted star during the last year of his life. He shares his journey to fame and his later battle with Cancer with candid honesty.
• Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? - Dr. Julie Smith
A great guide to looking after your mental health from viral Tiktok star and therapist Dr. Julie Smith.
FATHER’S DAY | SUNDAY 19 JUNE…
Fathers Day is just around the corner, and here at Waterstones Ballymena, we have an expansive range of gifting, including Fathers Day cards, and books to suit all tastes. We have listed a few of our favourites below to help you get started!
• Russia - Antony Beevor
This is the perfect read for the History buff in your life. Antony Beevor covers the Revolutionary years of Russia from 1917- 1921 in this fascinating account.
• Bad Actors - Mick Herron
Another epic thriller from popular Crime author Mick Herron centred on government intelligence and questionable double dealings.
• Diddly Squat - Jeremy Clarkson
A hilarious read, now out in paperback, that tells the story of Jeremy Clarkson's foray into Farming.
• Alfie and Dad - Shirley Hughes
This is a great collection of stories by popular Children's author Shirley Hughes. It follows Alfie and his Dad as they spend time together and have adventures.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION…
• Murder Before Evensong - Richard Coles
A hotly anticipated crime debut from popular public figure Richard Coles, perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Oseman.
SATURDAY STORYTIME…
Our next Saturday Storytime will take place on Saturday 18th June at 12pm.
We will be reading The Cat and the Rat and the Hat by Em Lynas. This is a funny, rhyming tale about the adventures of a group of greedy animals.
We look forward to seeing everyone there.
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