Waterstone’s Ballymena: Top 10 bestsellers, half-price highlights, and new local reads

From Jeff Kinney’s laugh-out-loud Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper to Mary Berry’s heartwarming Mary 90, Waterstone’s Ballymena has revealed this week’s Top 10 bestselling books, alongside some fantastic half-price offers, family storytime fun, and the arrival of a brand-new novel from a popular local author.

This Week’s Top 10 Bestsellers

There’s no stopping Jeff Kinney, whose latest instalment Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper claims the number one spot this week. Greg Heffley’s chaotic birthday bash delivers another dose of mayhem and humour that’s delighting readers of all ages.

In second place, Mary Berry’s Mary 90 continues to inspire cooks everywhere with its comforting recipes and personal reflections from the nation’s most beloved baker.

At number three, Always Remember by Charlie Mackesy remains a favourite with its heartfelt illustrations and messages of hope. For and Against a United Ireland by Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride takes fourth place, offering two distinct perspectives on one of Ireland’s most significant political debates.

The ever-popular Richard Osman secures fifth place with The Impossible Fortune, while Ms Rachel: 100 First Words by Ms Rachel continues to charm parents and toddlers alike.

Rounding out the list are The Greatest Story Ever Told by Bear Grylls, Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang, Alchemised by SenLinYu, and The Time of the Child by Niall Williams, each bringing something unique to the shelves this week.

This Week’s Top 10 at a Glance

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper – Jeff Kinney

   
   

2. Mary 90 – Mary Berry

   
   

3. Always Remember – Charlie Mackesy

   
   

4. For and Against a United Ireland – Fintan O’Toole & Sam McBride

   
   

5. The Impossible Fortune – Richard Osman

6. Ms Rachel: 100 First Words – Ms Rachel

   
   

7. The Greatest Story Ever Told – Bear Grylls

   
   

8. Blood Over Bright Haven – M.L. Wang

   
   

9. Alchemised – SenLinYu

   
   

10. The Time of the Child – Niall Williams

Half-Price This Week

Waterstone’s Ballymena is offering another brilliant line-up of half-price titles, with something for everyone — from cookbooks and festive tales to laugh-out-loud fiction.

• Eat Yourself Healthy – Jamie Oliver

Bursting with recipes, health hacks and a two-week meal plan, this essential cookbook from the one and only Jamie Oliver emphasises nutritious meals with maximum flavour.

• Mary 90 – Mary Berry

Celebrate the cookery icon’s 90th birthday with this mouth-watering collection of career-spanning recipes, covering everything from lasagne bolognese to lemon drizzle traybake.

• Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog – Jeremy Clarkson

The fifth volume of side-splitting rural memoirs from Jeremy Clarkson finds the hapless farmer beset by another catalogue of woe, surrounded by his loyal band of friends and colleagues.

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Partypooper – Jeff Kinney

When Greg decides to throw a birthday party for himself, things can only unravel immediately in the hilarious twentieth book in the bestselling Wimpy Kid series.

• Santa & Son – David Walliams

A gleeful festive romp from the bestselling children’s author, Walliams’ hilarious and exciting tale focuses on a Christmastime robbery at the world’s most famous toy shop — and the plucky store Santa and his son who must save the day.

Storytime

Families are invited to join Storytime every Saturday at 12 o’clock and Sunday at 3pm.

This week’s readings will feature The Steves by Morag Hood and Doris by Lo Cole — two wonderfully illustrated stories full of friendship and fun, perfect for little listeners.

Book Club

The next Fiction Book Club meets on Thursday 6th November, with members set to discuss Shirley Jackson’s gothic classic The Haunting of Hill House.

As always, everyone is welcome — just come along for great conversation and some snacks.

New in Store:

• Echo of Angels by Carol Ann Creagh

Waterstone’s Ballymena is also celebrating the arrival of Echo of Angels, the highly anticipated sequel to local author Carol Ann Creagh’s much-loved Angel City.

The new novel follows a trio of nurses as they navigate friendship, love, and the challenges of working through the Troubles — a heartfelt continuation that fans won’t want to miss.