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"Steve Cavanagh is back with another gripping Eddie Flynn Thriller. A murdered woman. Two suspects. One of them is guilty. Conman-turned-lawyer, Eddie Flynn, risks his life once again to prove his client’s innocence – but is he defending the wrong person? With its clever plot, relentless pace and incredible plot twists, this book will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. In his tenth book, Cavanagh once again proves he is the master of a courtroom crime novel."

Recommended by Miriam, Dubray Cork

'Steve Cavanagh's twists hit you between the eyes. You never see them coming' - Anthony Horowitz

"The Falodun family curse has been breaking hearts for generations. From the day Ebun gives birth, the belief grows that her daughter Eniiyi is the reincarnation of her cousin Monife. When she falls for boy she rescues from drowning, Eniiyi seeks answers to the possibility that she may be fated to follow the footsteps of the woman she so closely resembles. Beautiful and darkly humorous, it weaves through timelines and perspectives, exploring trauma, grief, and love."

Recommended by Jessica, Dubray Waterford

'Funny and fearless, soaked in secrets, spirit, heartbreak, and love... Impossible to put down' - Abi Daré, author of The Girl With the Louding Voice

"A story of how two estranged sisters find their way back to each other. Sinéad and Sarah are polar opposites; they both have their issues and are no longer talking. Until one day, one of them has the most brilliant idea that is going to solve everything… Jeananne Craig brings to life flawed, real characters with complex relationships, and we love them for that! A fun, heart-warming and touching novel to remind us that we never know what’s happening in others' lives."

Recommended by Margo, Dubray Cork

'Sisters in all their messy dysfunctional glory, rising to their separate challenges and learning to mend fences and reclaim lost relationships' - Roisin Meaney

"Veronica helps people escaping from abuse, debt or an intolerable life, providing a service that lets them disappear and start over. She has honourable intentions, but when a detective says she helped a murderer vanish, she feels obligated to break her code of silence and correct her mistake. She always trusted her instincts before but is she being told the whole story? Starting with a great premise, this gripping and compelling page turner will keep you up reading late into the night."

Recommended by Donal, Dubray Stillorgan

'With a fantastic concept and a fast-paced, twisty plot, this is undoubtedly one of my books of the year. A masterclass in how to write an impeccable crime novel' - Jane Casey

"When TV host Matilda discovers her husband’s infidelity, her world shatters. As she tries to figure out her next steps, she is comforted by her best friends: Sadie, an old school journalist trying to keep it all together, and Jess, a soon-to-be empty nester. The three friends rally together and escape on a therapeutic trip to Donegal. This story offers an honest and venerable portrayal of life and relationships behind all the glitz and glam, perfectly balancing laugh-out-loud moments with compassion and heart."

Recommended by Jessie, Grafton St.

'A warm and compassionate look at friendship, identity, and the unexpected turns life can take.' - Louise O'Neill

"An incredible finale to the Harlem trilogy set in 1980s New York. Ray Carney is getting older, but his criminal instincts still linger. Despite trying to walk the straight and narrow, he risks one final job to salvage his wife’s business, bringing him face to face with one of the city's most renowned mobsters. Brilliantly written by a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author, with enough twists to keep you on the edge of your seat, this book is not to be missed. "

Recommended by Jack, Dubray Dundrum

'Colson Whitehead's trilogy ends with a bang... a street-level social history of modern New York told through fences, gangsters, hookers, politicians, landlords, developers and dreamers..' - The Sunday Times

"Clara first encountered Christina Darnell’s novels as a first-year college student and instantly fell in love with her writing. Now a newly qualified academic, she has the chance to interview Darnell for her own first book. Far from the insights into Christina’s closely guarded private life that she had anticipated, Clara’s questions force her to examine her own life anew, and to wonder if there really is a difference between reality and fiction. An erudite and timely story, told in stunning prose."

Recommended by Alison, Dubray Rathmines

'Clara and Christina radiates with wisdom, intelligence and humanity. Andrew Cunning is a very fine writer' - Wendy Erskine, author of The Benefactors

"Oh no! The Dogs and Bears are fighting again, what could possibly bring some peace and harmony back? Perhaps something pink and squishy could save the day? A highly amusing book with very clear morals and some heavy brawling."

Reading Age 3+

Recommended by Eilis, Dubray Stillorgan

'A fresh delight. I love this book.' - Katherine Rundell

"I loved this pterrific story about Daria and her dino-enthusiast best friends, an overly curious professor, and a flock of tiny Pterodactyls that have escaped from her bedroom! It’s a race against time for this trio of friends, and fantastic illustrations add to the drama."

Reading Age 5+

Recommended by Vivienne, Dubray Rathmines

"Meet Mia – aka the one and only Detective Thingy Majiggy! She can speak to everyday objects - super-helpful for a near-professional mystery-solver. The brilliant illustrations bring oodles of fun to this magical story. If you like Milly McCarthy, you will love this!"

Reading Age 8+

Recommended by Vivienne, Dubray Rathmines

'Funny, clever, and sharp. A brilliant new take on the murder mystery boarding school genre. More please!' - Padraig Kenny, author of Tin

"The End of the World is nigh! And where better to spend it then a nice cosy café in Pont-on-Wye with Lydie, the kindly daughter of Death. When Kai, a tall mysterious dark stranger turns up, Lydie’s generally peaceful existence is thrown in to turmoil. Can she take on the extra responsibility that she craves and help her community with their problems big and small? A cosy romance perfect for coffee and soft fantasy lovers."

Reading Age 13+

Recommended by Eilis, Dubray Stillorgan

'Comfortingly cosy, apocalyptically dangerous and spellbindingly romantic' - Tia Fisher, author of Not Going To Plan