Waterstones Cork Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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The Sword Defiant
Gareth HanrahanGareth Hanrahan stopped by ahead of next week’s book signing! He’ll be back on Saturday the 13th of May at 3pm to sign copies of The Sword Defiant. 🗡 #GarethHanrahan #TheSwordDefiant #Cork https://t.co/7Fsx1OKew5
Paperback, 2023
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Henna Wars
Adiba JaigirdarWe were so excited to meet Adiba Jaigirdar who made the time to stop by the bookshop after her event at Cork @WorldBookFest! Signed copies of Hani & Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating, The Henna Wars and her latest book, A Million To One, are now in our YA section. Thank you, @adiba_j! https://t.co/sF2wlDzM0O
Paperback, 2022
$11.99Member price:$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Shy
Max PorterWhat a delight to have been visited by the wonderful Max Porter this morning! Porter’s books are favourites of ours, and his new novel, Shy, is another gem. Signed copies of Shy as well as signed copies of his previous books can be found in-store now. https://t.co/6pCbuLjFF8
Hardcover, 2023
$25.00Member price:$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ulysses
James JoyceCork Bloomsday Festival 2023, organised by @muttonkidneys, was a spectacular thing to be a part of. Taking place at venues across the city, it celebrated 101 years of James Joyce’s Ulysses, while also exploring Joyce’s #Cork connections and how Cork is written into his work. https://t.co/0hSWAX6OL4
Paperback, 1990
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book