A new month brings new stories, and we’re excited to share our latest recommendations of the books our staff members have loved this month.

Find these must-reads in our shops and online now. Happy browsing!

The Truth About Ruby Cooper - Liz Nugent

The deliciously dark new suspense novel from the international bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond

'I couldn't stop reading! Absolutely a triumph!' Freida McFadden

'What a read! A brilliantly dark and tangled web that every reader will be completely ensnared by' Graham Norton

'An utterly gripping story about how one incident reverberates across time, damaging and destroying lives. I read it as if in a fever' Shari Lapena

When Ruby Cooper is caught up in an ‘incident’ with her older sister’s boyfriend, the lives of everyone involved are changed forever. She and her mother move to Ireland to start afresh, while her father and sister remain behind in Boston to pick up the pieces. But no matter how often Ruby reinvents herself, the truth is always there, waiting to come out. Taut, twisted, and full of complex characters, this masterclass of narrative tension is impossible to put down.

Recommended by Alison, Dubray Liffey Valley

Ordinary Saints - Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin

What if you had escaped your devout family in Ireland to live your best queer life - then your brother became a candidate for sainthood?

An unmissable, award-winning, moving and funny exploration of family, grief and queer identity.

*SELECTED AS A RADIO 2 BOOKCLUB PICK*

*WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL PFD QUEER FICTION PRIZE*

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE DISCOVERIES AWARD*

*SHORTLISTED FOR TWO BOOKS ARE MY BAG AWARDS*

*LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY PRIZE*

Escaping her religious upbringing in Ireland, Jay is now living in London with her girlfriend. When she learns that her brother is to be made a Catholic Saint she is forced to confront the past, revealing secrets that will change how Jay's parents view her, their faith and the memory of their son. From a bold new voice in Irish literature, this brilliant debut novel explores how grief saturates a family, despite their determination to get on with things.

Recommended by Ciara, Dubray Stillorgan

The Irish Goodbye - Heather Aimee O'Neill

Three adult sisters reunited at their childhood home must confront a shared tragedy in The Irish Goodbye - the devastatingly beautiful debut novel from Heather Aimee O'Neill.

*The Buzzy US Bestseller*

*A Read With Jenna Book Club Pick*

*A Spotify Book of the Year*

'An extraordinary book about the power of family and sisterhood' - Jenna Bush Hager

Following their brother’s death, three sisters are plagued by secrets and shame. As this fractured Irish American family gathers at their Long Island home for Thanksgiving, they’re forced to confront the wounds of their past that have kept them apart and decades of buried tensions boil over. This is a stunning novel that reflects on guilt, forgiveness and the burden of grief, perfect for fans of The Names!

Recommended by Alice, Dubray Blackrock

Good People - Patmeena Sabit

EVERYONE THINKS THEY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED . . .

Told through the chorus of voices surrounding the Sharafs, Good People is a riveting, provocative and unforgettable story of community, family and identity.

CHOSEN AS A 2026 MUST-READ BOOK BY THE GUARDIAN, SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, SUNDAY INDEPENDENT, NEW ARAB AND BBC CULTURE

'AWFULLY ADDICTIVE . . . PEOPLE, GOOD AND BAD, ARE GOING TO LOVE IT' GUARDIAN

'A SPECTACULAR TRIUMPH' KHALED HOSSEINI

'THRILLING. I'LL BE RECOMMENDING THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE' ANN PATCHETT

The Sharaf family are Afghan immigrants who appear to be living the ‘American Dream.’ When tragedy strikes and secrets come to light, the façade falls away leaving a grieving community scrambling for the truth. Told exclusively through the lens of family, friends, and neighbourhood perceptions, Good People is a debut that will most definitely spur necessary conversation about generational and cultural divides. After all, how do facts fare in the court of public opinion, and who knows what really happened?

Recommended by Jessica, Dubray Waterford

How to Write a Love Story - Catherine Walsh

Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy with a VERY HOT twist - the brand-new book from bestselling book chart sensation and Irish author, Catherine Walsh.

'A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt romance that will charm readers' Hannah Bonam-Young, author of People Watching

'A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project

'Hilarious, heartfelt and effortlessly sexy...Sam and Ciara stole my heart' Sarah Adler, author of Findsers Keepers

After her father's death, Ciara struggles with his legacy of a ramshackle estate and the outline of the final book in his phenomenally bestselling fantasy series. To help her complete the book, his publisher sends hotshot editor Sam. It comes as a surprise to both when they realise it includes a love story. With the deadline looming and pressures of an obsessed fandom, the romance begins to feel a little closer to reality with every page. A witty, heartfelt and wonderfully escapist romcom.

Recommended by Maria, Dubray Galway

Saoirse - Charleen Hurtubise

Exploring the fine line between dishonesty and reinvention, Saoirse is an evocative and compelling story of a woman perpetually in flight. A book for fans of Trespasses by Louise Kennedy and Barbara's Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead.

'Beautifully written and enticingly intriguing' - Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond

'Audacious and propulsive, a story surges with emotion - this is a dazzling novel' - Colin Walsh, author of Kala

Saoirse Byrne is living the dream; a successful artist, she is happily raising two daughters with the love of her life in a remote corner of Donegal. Her idyll begins to crumble, however, when she wins a prestigious art award and the ensuing media attention threatens to expose long-buried secrets from her past. Thrilling and thought-provoking, this dazzling puzzle of a novel brims with tenderness and warmth. A must-read from a rising star of Irish literature.

Recommended by Alison, Dubray Liffey Valley

Gozzle - Julia Donaldson, Sara Ogilvie (Illus.)

Meet a very cute little gosling hatching this spring! Written by the Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and stunningly illustrated by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, Gozzle is a funny and heartwarming story about family and growing up.

'A comically adorable picture book about family, growth and change.' - The Guardian

'Warm and witty . . . a welcome exploration of fatherhood' - Daily Mail

When a grumpy Bear stumbles across a lost egg, he thinks he's found lunch, instead he becomes an unexpected parent to a persistent little baby gosling. A wonderfully heartwarming and entertaining story.

Reading Age: 3+

Recommended by Patrick, Dubray Galway

Under the Floorboards of 39A- Lucy Kennedy, Alisa Coburn (Illus.)

Do you believe in magic? Well, you just need to look beneath your feet ... because under the creaky floorboards of lots and lots of houses in Ireland, but most particularly under those of a house called 39A Cove Street in Dublin, there lives a whole community of little elves, working and making magic from all the things you drop between the cracks!

Twins Fred & Joey live in a colourful elven village hidden beneath an old house by the sea. This is a magical story of mischief, adventure and a very a brave act of kindness.

Reading Age: 7+

Recommended by Patrick, Dubray Galway

Heroes of Light and Shadow - Conor Forrest

Old Irish Myths. New Dangers. One chance to be a Legend.

Oisin dreams of being a hero, like the ones he reads about in books. So when he overhears a plot for a midnight raid on a Dublin museum, he knows this is his chance. But Oisin soon realises that heroes must fight monsters. Dark things that lurk in the shadows - like the sinister Fomorians - don't take kindly to those who get in their way.

A thrilling adventure set against the familiar backdrop of Ireland's ancient mythology while still remaining modern ... a fun page-turner that any reader who loves magic, history, mythology or adventure stories will really enjoy - Inis Magazine

With help from one of Irish mythology's heroes, Oisín is on a mythical quest to stop monsters from turning Dublin into their own personal playground! Perfect lore for Irish Percy Jackson fans.

Reading Age: 9+

Recommended by Graham, Dubray Liffey Valley

Escape - Sophie McKenzie, Melania Badosa (Illus.)

When her school trip to the aquarium takes a perilous turn, Bernice must channel all of her knowledge to survive in this gripping drama from the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie.

Perfect if you want an immersive story you can properly sink into and actually finish. Ideal for reluctant readers and readers with dyslexia, yes, but also brilliant if you just fancy a punchy, satisfying read without a huge commitment." – drawingonbooks, blogger

A school trip to a sea-life sanctuary goes horribly wrong when Bernice gets talked into disobeying her teacher’s instructions, and two of her classmates end up falling into Shark Bay. Sophie McKenzie’s signature style comes through in this thrilling adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Reading Age: Teenage / Young Adult

Recommended by Nik, Dubray Liffey Valley