summer reading

They say human beings are at their most efficient when riding a bike., and it's increasingly becoming Irish peoples go to form of travel as it's al...

A lot of building projects can feel very daunting but having this rather attractive guide to building your own shed shows just how achievable it is...

How to grow your dinner without leaving the house is a beautifully presented and joyful guide to growing your own grub. Tomatoes, potatoes, herbs, ...

The Green Lunch Box is packed with gorgeous, healthy, plant-based lunches to help you save the planet while avoiding the monotony of another sandwi...

With the word 'lockdown' one of the most used over the last couple of years in Ireland, this thoughtful book examines the power and politics that e...

With this new book by Sophie Liard, the self acclaimed 'folding lady', we can now put a bit of order to our lives whatever might be happenin...

Shoddy is a word more associated with insults than anything else, but in this deep dive into the politics and history of textile recycling Hanna R...

Hot Fat is testament to the fact that almost everything is improved by being deep fried. In this highly researched book from Russell Alford & P...

Harrison Gardner is an Australian eco-builder and designer who finds himself in the west of Ireland, living an enviable sustainable life. He has co...

This astounding collection of essays is a powerful and overdue must-have for any music lover. Award-winning female creators, including Anne Enright...

This beautifully presented book by the Royal Horticultural Society has everything you need to know to get the most from your garden. Filled full of...

And for Mains... Recipes, stories and pints with an Irish Butcher and a Chef, this delicious book hails from two current heroes of Irish Food, Gaz ...

This authentic guide to the making, eating and etiquette of Mexican Tacos comes from Lily Rameirez- Foran, a Mexican born shopkeeper, food writer, ...

If there’s one thing that unites us all it’s that we all wear clothes, unless you’re you’re a nudis… you know what never mind (we won’t judge) In...

In the heart of inner city Dublin lies the city’s main bus terminal Busáras (or Áras Mhic Dhiarmada it’s lesser known official name) millions pass ...

Neuroscientist and researcher, Matthew Walker presents us with a revolutionary treatment that makes you live longer, cleverer, more attractive, hap...

Here is a book for those who like to keep their cooking simple, easy and really tasty. Ideal for autumnal dinners, particularly if you're working f...

Does anything beat jumping into the sea as the sun rises over Dublin bay? I think not. From The forty foot to seapoint, sea swimming has seen a rea...

If music be the food of love, get feasting on this insightful collection of letters. Heartfelt, intelligent and entertaining, this collection inclu...

We've all raided the pantry for something that can spice up, or add some shimmy, to a dish we considered bland. If only we had The Flavor Equation ...

‘We’re not just losing the wild world. We’re forgetting it. We’re no longer noticing it.’ Climate change and the decline of many species of animals...

Dripping taps, blocked drains or just want to know what that extra compartment is for in your dishwasher? Laura de Barra, AKA the Gaff Goddess, has...

Wabi Sabi is a way of living that focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life and accepting peacefully the natural cycle of growth a...

Discover the inner sanctum of Freemason's Hall, see Napoleon's toothbrush, marvel at a hoax plaque hidden in plain sight on O'Connell Bridge, try G...