1. Prophet Song by Paul Lynch: The Booker Prize-winning novel is a portrait of a society on the brink as a mother in Dublin faces a terrible decision.
2. How To Build A Boat by Elaine Feeney: A touching story about how one boy's mission changes the lives of his teachers and brings a community together.
3. So Late In The Day by Claire Keegan: A powerful short story that explores the unconscious expressions of misogyny by following a day in the life of Cathal.
4. Kala by Colin Walsh: A thriller about the loss of a childhood friend and how it affected a close-knit group from a small town in Ireland.
5. The Bee Sting by Paul Murray: The story of a wealthy Irish family in financial, emotional and existential difficulties.
Zadie Smith’s “The Fraud”; The seventh son of Sebastian Faulks
1. Shy by Max Porter: The story of a few strange hours in the life of a troubled teenager.
2. In Memoriam by Alice Winn: A debut novel about two young men who fall in love during World War I.
3. The Fraud by Zadie Smith: Set in 1873, this historical work of fiction is about a court case that divided Victorian England.
4. Victory City by Salman Rushdie: A magical realist epic about a woman who creates a fantastic empire, only to be consumed by it as the centuries pass.
5. “The Seventh Son” by Sebastian Faulks: Set in the near future, the film follows a daring scientific experiment that explores the evolution of consciousness.
Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing and RF Kuang's Yellowface.
1. Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros: Enter the brutal and elite world of a dragon rider war school. The sequel, Iron Flame, was also released in October.
2. Wreck The Halls by Tessa Bailey: The adult children of two former rock stars join forces to convince their estranged mothers to give a concert on Christmas Eve.
3. Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano: Napolitano paints a vivid portrait of the sisterhood's unique bond and devastating betrayal.
4. Happy Place by Emily Henry: A couple who broke up months ago pretends to still be in a relationship for their annual week-long vacation with their best friends.
5. Yellowface by RF Kuang: Examines ambition, greed and white privilege. Yellowface witnesses author June stealing a deceased rival's unpublished manuscript and publishing it as her own
Richard Osman's The Last Devil to Die; Catherine Ryan Howard's The Trap.
1. The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman: The fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series is another foray into the cozy crime genre.
2. The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard: A disturbing crime novel inspired by a series of still-unsolved disappearances in Ireland in the 1990s.
3. None Of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller about a woman who finds herself on her own popular true crime podcast.
4. Strange Sally Diamond, by Liz Nugent: Reclusive Sally Diamond causes outrage by attempting to burn her dead father in this complex tale of family and abuse.
5. Body of Truth by Marie Cassidy: In the former Irish state pathologist's first thriller, the host of a popular true crime podcast is brutally murdered.
Old Ireland in color 3; Rory Carroll's Killing Thatcher
1. Emperors of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World, by Mary Beard: In the year that TikTok realized that men think about the Roman Empire quite a bit, Mary Beard is actually turning her spotlight on the emperors who ruled the Roman Empire ruled richly.
2. A History of Ireland in 100 Episodes by Jonathan Bardon: Discover the entire history of the island from the Ice Age to the peace process in a thoughtful analysis of Irish society that connects Ireland's significant cultural and literary history with its political and social histories.
3. Old Ireland in Color 3, by John Breslin and Sarah-Anne Buckley: The third part of the Old Ireland in Color series reveals more photographic gems and breathes new life into them in beautiful colors.
4. Titanic Collections, Volume 1: Fragments of History, by Mike Beatty et al.: Another topic of conversation this year was the Titanic, following the tragic fate of the submersible Titan. This series features rare and important artifacts related to the history of the RMS Titanic
5. Killing Thatcher, by Rory Carroll: The riveting account of how the IRA came astonishingly close to killing Margaret Thatcher. This book spans three continents and combines true crime with political history.
Home Kitchen: Making Everyday Cooking Simple and Delicious by Donal Skehan
1. Bed of Lunch: The Healthy Air Fryer Book by Nathan Anthony: This easy-to-follow cookbook pairs well with an air fryer under the Christmas tree.
2. Spice Box by Sunil Ghai: Indian chef Sunil Ghai reveals the secret to making authentic Indian dishes at home.
3. The Gathered Table: A Taste of Home by Kristin Jensen: A collection of 55 recipes from across the Irish food world. All proceeds will be donated to the Peter McVerry Trust.
4. Irish Kitchen Cocktails, by Oisín Davis: Davis shows how easy it is to make cocktails with Irish spirits using everyday kitchen tools.
5. Home Kitchen by Donal Skehan: Inspiration, tips and delicious recipes from the kitchen of Irish chef Donal Skehan.
Katriona O'Sullivan's Poor; Britney Spears' The Woman in Me
1. My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand: The living legend tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from the early struggles of becoming an actress to friendships with the likes of Marlon Brando.
2. I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette Mccurdy: The iCarly star on her career as a child actress and her difficult relationship with her abusive mother, who died in 2013.
3. Madhouse by PJ Gallagher: Gallagher tells his life story and writes impressively about his nervous breakdown and what he learned from his stay in a psychiatric hospital.
4. Poor, by Katriona O'Sullivan: Poor is the extraordinary story of how award-winning lecturer O'Sullivan changed her life to find success and happiness.
5. The Woman in Me by Britney Spears: Spears reveals her incredible journey for the first time and highlights the enduring power of music and love.
Eimear Ryan's The Grass Roof; Ronnie O'Sullivan's Unbreakable
1. In The Blood by Pat Spillane: Kerry football hero Spillane explores his father's death, his colorful football career, encounters with other GAA immortals and more.
2. Kammy by Chris Kamara: In a book, Kammy reveals everything about friendship, courage and why it is always important to have a good laugh.
3. The Grass Ceiling by Eimear Ryan: Irish Examiner columnist Ryan shares an astute, nuanced and heartfelt take on issues that affect every child in sport.
4. Unbreakable by Ronnie O'Sullivan: Snooker player O'Sullivan describes twelve lessons he has learned from his extraordinary career.
5. Surviving to Drive by Günther Steiner Haas: F1 boss and star of the Netflix series Drive to Survive takes readers through an entire F1 season, from hiring and firing drivers to the racing calendar itself.
Eibhlís Carciones Welcome to Dead Town Raven McKay; Neil Gaiman's What You Need to Be Warm
1. Welcome to Dead Town Raven McKay, by Eibhlís Carcione: After Raven McKay's parents disappear, she moves to Grave's Pass, a mysterious town where the living and the dead live side by side.
2. Gods Don't Cry by Ellen Ryan: Gods Don't Cry brings to life the ancient gods of Ireland, whose ancient stories redefine modern ideas of what it means to be a hero.
3. Peter and the Wolf by Gavin Friday and Bono: An incredible retelling of the beloved classic Peter and the Wolf – with a twist.
4. What You Need to Be Warm, by Neil Gaiman: The beautiful long poem in support of refugees in the Middle East includes references to such cozy comforts as “a baked potato of a winter's night to wrap your hands or burn your mouth” . .
5. The Body in the Blitz by Robin Stevens: An exciting and indescribable crime thriller with a new generation of detective society.
Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers and Everyday Heroes by Leon Diop, Briana Fitzsimons and illustrated by Jessica Louis
1. Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman: The latest book in the best-selling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love and everything that happens in between.
2. Black & Irish by Leon Diop: A groundbreaking tribute to the lives of black Irish people with everyday heroes such as Ruth Negga, Emma Dabiri and Phil Lynott.
3. How To Die Famous, by Benjamin Dean: Follow the lives of Generation Z's rich and famous from the perspective of an undercover teen journalist.
4. Catfish Rolling by Clara Kumagai: Magical realism mixes with Japanese myth and legend in an original story about grief, memory, time, and an earthquake that shook a nation.
5. Every Gift a Curse by Caroline O'Donoghue: The final book in the All Our Hidden Gifts trilogy, a story of magic and friendship set in Ireland.
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