Books

Broadcaster and talking head Hector's thesis is that when you speak in Irish every word is a tiny poem. This very loving look at the intricacies an...

This labour of love from author Chris Haughton uses the lens of information to explain why the world is like it is. His beautifully illustrated an...

They say money makes the world go around, but just exactly why is that? Where did it come from, why was it invented and why do we let it have so mu...

Contiuning the excellent Blasta series we have Agak-agak (pronounced aga-aga, with a silent k) is a Malaysian saying that means ‘guess-guess’ or ‘u...

Pickles make everything better. Cooking is all about balancing basic flavour profiles- sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami and adding contrast, turni...

One of the most fascinating ways to look at a country is through it's food culture, and there is no better man to do so than Michelin starred chef,...

Seed to Supper takes you through every stage of food’s journey from its start as a seed in the soil to the table via the kitchen and everything – a...

Listen to and learn to identify our most loved garden birds with this clever interactive book. There are 12 bird songs recorded as well as informat...

The Dictionary wishes she could tell a story just like the other books do. One day she decides to bring her words to life. While she's delighted th...

Kawaii, meaning cute or adorable, is an aesthetic closely associated with Japanese culture. It came to prominence in the 1970's and has remained po...

With a grungy, vintage letterpress vibe, the letters irresistibly recall the age of print newspapers - and the collection includes type ornaments, ...

This utterly joyful flip book allows you to mix and match different incredibly bold outfits. Cut into three sections, you can be as daring as you l...

High Society explores the proliferation of mind-altering substances both around the world and throughout history. Cultural historian Mike Jay discu...

How life on Earth Began takes you on fascinating journey through millions of years of history to discover the ancient history of our planet. Beauti...

A collection of 36 curious stories about overlooked aspects of Irish history told in a very entertaining style, you'll definitely learn a thing or ...

Edible is a food adventure exploring 70 sustainable plants that are changing how we eat. While you might not find most of these in your local super...

When regular words just won't do it sometimes the best way to connect is through poetry, and that's exactly what this lovingly assembled book of ...

This book is a loving exploration of the culture, customs and craic in going for a pint. Its the slightly bolder version of sharing a cup of tea, t...

I find the point of most cookbooks is inspiration, and while I own and look at lots of them, rarely do they actually change what I cook on the regu...

A life long hiker, Roz Purcell grew up at the foot of Sliabh Na mBan in Tipperary, which was her childhood playground and escape from the jobs on t...

Johnny Marr is the ultimate Musician's Musician. In this amazing comprehensive and beautifully illustrated catalogue of his guitars he tells the st...

In 1814, the Richmond Lunatic Asylum at Grangegorman in Dublin started an extraordinary programme of asylum building across Ireland, aimed at allev...

This warm, practical and witty book by Philippa Perry delves into relationships and the quality of those connections in this practical guide to eva...

A delightfully fun little book, Irish Kitchen Cocktails is packed tot he brim of recipes that are colourful, testy and very accessible.  There's no...