“This author is amazing at that kind of story, putting you right back into a period of time" Thank you Elena Ryan and Oliver Callan for reviewing this mysterious tale this morning on @rteradio1.bsky.social! www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

“It has a compelling story and it was fun to read. The main character has growth and has a good character arc, she is very relatable. I would recommend this book to people who love musicals, theatre, feel good stories" Fantastic review on today's Oliver Callan show on @rteradio1.bsky.social!

Fabulous to see @zainabboladale.bsky.social's YA book 'Looking for Aurora' be reviewed by youngsters this morning on @rteradio1.bsky.social - an important story on the age of social media.

‘This gripping, magical adventure, with elements of Irish folklore woven throughout, celebrates friendship, courage and acceptance’ www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social

#HappyPride to all of you lovelies 🏳️‍🌈 📚 Thank you to @childrensbooksireland.ie for welcoming Marta into their marching fold, fab catch-ups with Louisa @ravenbooks.bsky.social , @theobrienpress.bsky.social lovelies and a sneaky peek at @rurooie.bsky.social on Book Clinic duty.

These bright picture books never fail to bring a smile to readers’ faces! Add them to your summer shelves and share the joy they are sure to bring.

BE QUEER FIND GHOSTS ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Looking for somewhere to visit this summer? Why not try Inis Fola-or ‘Blood Island’-the west of Ireland’s best-kept secret? Disclaimer: visit at your own risk. Any mysterious disappearances are not the responsibility of Inis Fola residents. @theobrienpress.bsky.social

@amyclarkinwrites.bsky.social's haunting PSI series is the perfect story to get lost in this summer and is sure to give you chills even in the warmest of days. ‘will warm your heart while chilling you to the bone’ – Deirdre Sullivan

Another gorgeous book on the way!Swim, Little Otter written by me and Tom McCaughren, and beautifully illustrated by @shannonbergin.bsky.social coming this autumn from @theobrienpress.bsky.social ✨️

Pre-order The Doomsday Club’s new thrilling adventure – out this October! @kmoranwrites.bsky.social

A heartwarming tale is coming this September! @erikamcgann.bsky.social @clivemcf.bsky.social

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... Children's book reviews: From teen’s musical dreams to ‘fin facts’ about stinky sharks @meabhagscriobh.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social @futafata.bsky.social @tadhgmacdh.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @thelifeofsharks.com

A lonely summer looms ahead for Lana, with only Nan and Grandad for company. But Carrig Cottage has magic and secrets of its own. When Lana finds a strange coat in the attic, and a book about mysterious, magical seal people – selkies – she also uncovers an incredible family secret.

Listen in on @meabhagscriobh.bsky.social talk all things 'From the Top, Sally Flynn' on @newstalkfm.bsky.social link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGUFKp9molD8

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... Secret sisterhoods, high-seas adventure, and great scary fun: New children's book releases from Irish authors @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social, @pforde123.bsky.social and Ciara O'Connor. @theobrienpress.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

2026 marks the 300th anniversary of the publication of Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift. These exciting stories have survived the centuries and were re-imagined in a beautiful edition in 2015 by Mary Webb and illustrated by Lauren O'Neill.

⭐The O’Brien Press are offering a Marketing & Publicity Internship for autumn 2026⭐ @theobrienpress.bsky.social #jobfairy booksirelandmagazine.com/marketing-pu...

When Dublin girls Hope and Emily are chosen to study at the famous Pavlovgrad Ballet School, they think all their dreams have come true, but the challenges they face will be harder than they could ever imagine. Pre-order now!

COVER REVEAL ! Coming from @theobrienpress.bsky.social this September is 'Not a Patch on the Oul' Fella - The Life of a Club Hurler' from Cork's Diarmuid O'Flynn, detailing his long relationship with his local GAA club, and with the game itself. Preorder link here - thebookshop.ie/diarmuid-o-f...

Read with pride this month and year-round! We suggest Helen Corcoran’s binge-worthy YA fantasy duology as the perfect world to get stuck into this summer!

Planning your holidays? We have you covered!

'Webb teaches readers aged nine-plus an authentic history lesson from a fascinating period of social change' www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

A story of sisterhood, secrets and standing up for what you believe in from the award-winning author of The Little Bee Charmer of Henrietta Street and The Weather Girls. Available in all bookshops! @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

We are so excited to reveal the cover of Lights, Camera, Mayhem! by our friend @alnolan.bsky.social Look at this fab cover by Shane Cluskey 🤩 Coming out Sept 2026 from @theobrienpress.bsky.social Pre-order in store or online here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781...

Readers of all ages are loving @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social’s new enchanting story ‘Small Magics!’ Hurry to meet Molly Flynn and her charming, new found family, available in all bookshops!

You can vote for 'Badger Books' here! www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk/votelandingp...

We are thrilled to see Paddy Donnelly’s ‘Badger Books’ shortlisted in #TheWeekJuniorBookAwards. Paddy’s exceptional work is running for Cover of the Year! Congratulations, Paddy!

✨️ Belarusian edition of 'Tabitha Plimtock and the Edge of the World', published by Gutenberg ✨️ Including @phildrawsthings.bsky.social's stunning illustrations, and made possible with the wonderful support of the Irish embassy in Lithuania 💚 Thanks so much to them and @theobrienpress.bsky.social!

Unsure what to pick up next? We offer a wide range of nonfiction books that will appeal to curious minds! Check out your local bookstore for your next O’Brien Press read.

It’s the morning after a big storm. Badger, Red Deer, Owl and Pygmy Shrew hear a strange sound. It’s coming from across the river, beyond the Big Tree, over the rocks … One by one, they set off to investigate. Just what is that sound? It’s kind of … spooky … @gerrydalyart.bsky.social

Make sure to get your tickets for these stunning summer events! @gerrydalyart.bsky.social @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social @eoinkenobi.bsky.social @nicolapierce.bsky.social www.hinterland.ie/m-15-hinterl...

Magic, sea stories, family drama and more - don't miss our NEW Book of the Week SECRET OF THE SELKIES by Laura Keohane @theobrienpress.bsky.social 🦭 #booksky #KidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/secre...

"An absolutely fantastic book (...) laugh-out-loud, a great story, brilliant magical adventure" @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Sally Flynn visited her second home, the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and daydreamed about her bright future as a musical theatre triple threat! Have you read about the world’s next superstar? @meabhagscriobh.bsky.social

The sun is out and so is our sweet Dandelion! Pick up this charming read at your local bookshop and fall in love with Nicola Reddy’s story and @roisinhahessy.bsky.social's bright illustrations.

"This one little lucky book changed my life." Author Marita Conlon-McKenna on 'Under the Hawthorn Tree' and her writing with @irishtimes.com. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

Paddy Donnelly visited @ilfdublin.bsky.social and was gifted some fabulous fan mail from devoted young readers – we love to see it!

Coming this Autumn – ‘Place Names of Ireland,’ by Paula Elmore! Visit any corner of Ireland and you’ll find a host of curious and quirky place names. From the cosy-sounding Hugginstown to the faintly threatening ‘Kill’, this is a fascinating look at Ireland’s place names.

Thank you Tracy McEneaney from Waterford Libraries for the fantastic recommend of @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social’s ‘Small Magics’ - available in all bookshops!

Brian Gallagher was to sign The Case of the Disappearing Double, his new historical mystery from The O’Brien Press Dublin, 1912. Twins Tim & Deirdre. A friend in Limerick. A boy on a Dublin beach who looks exactly like him. A proper mystery, a family secret ... I want to read myself!

Known as the guardian of the crossword, Mary O’Brien celebrates 75 years of ‘The Simplex’ today. An anniversary compilation edition will be released this August.

Your honour, they were simply trying to flee the living dead…🧟 Pre-order The Doomsday Club: Bog Bodies now! @theobrienpress.bsky.social

Enjoy World Bee Day with your O'Brien Press favourites! @estrelalourenco.bsky.social @eoinkenobi.bsky.social

Lovely to see three of our middle-grade novels in this gorgeous line-up: 'Small Magics' by @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social, 'Secret of the Selkies' by @laurakeohane.bsky.social and 'The Bookshop Sisters' by @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚

"These awards recognise some of the most talented writers and illustrators on the island of Ireland today, sharing stories that connect with the minds and hearts of young audiences everywhere" @kmoranwrites.bsky.social www.con-telegraph.ie/2026/05/20/m...

Thrilled beyond measure to find out yesterday that I've been nominated for the European Science Fiction Society's Hall of Fame awards for 2026 as an author. Such an amazing group to be considered part of. I still can't really believe it. www.esfs.info/2026-hall-of...

We are still over the moon that @kmoranwrites.bsky.social ‘The Doomsday Club’ was awarded the Eilís Dillon Award at the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland 2026! Kevin’s debut has taken young readers by storm, and his upcoming instalment is sure to follow in its footsteps.

What a buzz! 🥳 Delighted to win the Eilís Dillon Award for best debut at the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards. Thanks to everyone at @childrensbooksireland.ie for organising a brilliant ceremony and congrats to all the winners and shortlisted authors&illustrators! @theobrienpress.bsky.social

Debut author @laurakeohane.bsky.social reached the bestseller charts last week with her folklore-inspired middle-grade novel ‘Secret of the Selkies!’ Congratulations, Laura!