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. Eyewitness to War by Eamonn Mallie
2. My Father's House byJoseph O'Connor
3. Bored of Lunch Healthy Slow Cooker: Even Easier by Nathan Anthony
4. The Cloisters by Katy Hays
5. Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry
6. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
7. Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
8. Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
9. The Wager by David Grann
10. Heart Full of Headstones by Ian Rankin
Saturday Storytime...
Our next Saturday Storytime will take place on Saturday 2nd March at 12pm. We will be reading Dogs Don't Dance by Gemma Atkinson.
The popular presenter and actress delivers her first children's picture book with the heartwarming and empowering story of a dog who just loves to boogie. There will be colouring in afterwards.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Young Adult Book Club...
A reminder that our next Young Adult Book Club meeting for the 13-18 year old age group will take place on Thursday 29th February at 7pm.
We will be reading Lightlark by Alex Aster. We love forward to seeing everyone there!
Back in Stock...
• Eyewitness to War and Peace by Eamonn Mallie
In this gripping memoir, Eamonn Mallie takes us on an extraordinary journey through his life as a journalist in Northern Ireland.
From the frontlines of the Troubles to the corridors of power, Mallie’s fearless reporting and unrelenting pursuit of the truth have made him a legendary figure in Irish journalism.
Author Events...
• Sheena Wilkinson Event
We are delighted to announce that local author Sheena Wilkinson will be here on Thursday 4th April at 7pm to discuss her new book out in paperback Mrs Hart's Marriage Bureau.
• Jan Carson Event
In addition, we are excited to announce that Jan Carson will be with us on Thursday 2nd March at 7pm to discuss her new book Quickly While They Still Have Horses.
Be sure to get both of these dates in the diary, we look forward to seeing everyone there.