Welcome to this week’s news, reviews, and ‘all-things-books’ latest from the team at Waterstone’s Ballymena!
This week’s Top 10 bestselling books…
1. Under the Hawthorne Tree by Marita Conlan-McKenna
2. Oor Wullie & the Broons Gift Book 2025
3. Frankie by Graham Norton
4. Tiddler by Julia Donaldson
5. Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook by Clare Andrews
6. Long Island by Colm Toibin
7. Big Jim Begins by Dav Pilkey
8. I Haven't Been Entirely Honest with You by Miranda Hart
9. Normal People by Sally Rooney
10. Clean & Green by Nancy Birtwhistle
Saturday Storytime…
Our next Saturday Storytime will take place on Saturday 25th January at 12pm. We will be reading The Comet by Joe Todd-Stanton.
This is a heartfelt tale about accepting new experiences. There will be colouring in afterwards. We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Coming soon…
• Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
Release Date: 21/01/25
Returning to the richly imagined world of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, the third instalment of Rebecca Yarros' scintillating romantasy series finds Violet venturing beyond the walls of Basgiath to seek allies to join the Revolution.
Game of the Month…
 • Kluster
A nerve-jangling game of dexterity and stealth, Kluster invites players to place their magnetic pieces in a circle whilst ensuring that none of them are attracted to each other. (Age 14+, Player 1+)Â