TOP 10 | All the latest news from Waterstones Ballymena

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. Spaceboy - David Walliams

2. It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover

3. The Dinosaur That Pooped Halloween - Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter

4. Apples Never Fall - Liane Moriarity

5. Maybe Now - Colleen Hoover

6. 12 Rules For Life - Jordan Peterson

7. Taste - Stanley Tucci

8. A Narrow Door - Joanne Harris

9. The Women Of Troy - Pat Barker

10. Luckiest Girl Alive - Jessica Knoll

NEW NON-FICTION...

• Madly Deeply - Alan Rickman

The beloved and much-missed actor offers his legion of fans a window into Hollywood glamour and theatrical drama in his beautifully written, engaging and revealing diaries.

'The Rickman Diaries' was written with the intention to be shared, and reading it is like listening to Rickman chatting to a close friend. This book also comes with a beautifully written foreword by Emma Thompson

• Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes

Penned by one of the people who knew him best, this official biography of the storytelling genius that was Terry Pratchett draws on both Pratchett's own unpublished notes and interviews from close friends and family to create a resounding tribute to a unique literary talent.

SATURDAY STORYTIME...

Our next Saturday Storytime will take place on Saturday 15th October at 12pm. We will be reading 'Timid' by Harry Woodgate. 

Timmy absolutely loves to perform, but only when there isn't an audience! Most of the time, they struggle with their shy inner lion who seems determined to keep them out of the spotlight.

This vibrant and uplifting picture book explores how to overcome shyness in a gentle and familiar way.

Everyone is very welcome to any of our Storytime sessions, they are completely free and no booking is required. Just turn up!

We look forward to seeing everyone again, and hopefully see some new faces.

IAN COCHRANE EVENT...

We are thrilled to announce that we are having an event to celebrate the life and writing of local author Ian Cochrane, on Thursday 20th October at 7pm.

Philip Taylor and James Greer will be with us to celebrate the publication of Ian Cochrane's short stories, 'The Last Word' and a new edition of his novel of 'A Streak of Madness'.

Ian Cochrane was a local author who was born in Cullybackey in 1941, and moved to London in 1959. His first novels drew upon his experiences of growing up in Northern Ireland.

Tickets to this event are completely free and available on Eventbrite. We look forward to seeing everyone there!