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. The World's Worst Monsters - David Walliams
2. Common Decency - Susannah Dickey
3. Lessons In Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus
4. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin
5. The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han
6. The World - Simon Sebag Montefiore
7. None of This is True - Lisa Jewell
8. Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
9. The Whalebone Theatre - Joanna Quinn
10. Diddly Squat : 'Til The Cows Come Home
• SATURDAY STORYTIME...
Our next Saturday Storytime will take place on Saturday 19th August at 12pm. We will be reading 'Molly And The Dolphins" by Malachy Doyle.
Molly is used to going out in her fathers boat watching the dolphins leap around in the sea. Eventually Molly’s father allows Molly to sail the boat all by herself. When the winds pick up, Molly is in trouble she can’t find her way home. Will some friendly dolphins come to the rescue?
Children will adore hearing this beautiful story. We look forward to seeing everyone there. There will be colouring in afterwards.
NEW FICTION...
• 'What You Are Looking For Is In The Library' by Michiko Aoyama
Perfect reading for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Aoyama's heartwarming novel introduces Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian and his mission to soothe the souls of five visitors with books.
ADULT BOOK CLUB...
The next meeting of our book club will be Thursday 7th September at 7pm.
This month we will bw reading Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
We are a very informal group and everyone is welcome to come along. We look forward to seeing you!
• SCI FI AND FANTASY CLUB...
The next meeting of our Sci Fi and Fantasy Book Club will meet on Thursday 24th August at 7pm. We will be discussing 'The Atlas Six' by Olivie Blake.
We look forward to seeing everyone there, newcomers are especially welcome. Feel free to bring a friend too!
BACK TO SCHOOL...
We have primary and 11+ revision guides on offer - Buy One Get One Half Price. We also have lovely new student planners and academic diaries in stock.