By Julie, Tullamore Library
Now that the evenings are getting shorter and colder, what better way to spend the evening than curled up with a good book? There are some very exciting new books being released in the coming weeks from biographies to cook books, so read on and start planning your next reading adventure!
Our library catalogue is always being updated with the latest releases, so make sure to place a request on your book of choice, and we will send you an email/text when they are ready to collect.
Books in our non-fiction section are arranged using the Dewey Decimal System.
Comrades by Rosita Boland
“I was fascinated, moved and entertained by every page. This is the kind of book the world needs right now” Donal Ryan. In an increasingly disconnected world, this collection of essays by award-winning journalist Rosita Boland highlights the importance of friendship and companionship. From imaginary friends as a child and books that offered comfort in times of need, to wonderful friends she met while travelling, and friendships that became lost over time, this collection celebrates companionship in many forms.
Published in October 2021
When Dreams Come True by Rosanna Davison
Rosanna Davison details her heart-breaking journey through 14 miscarriages and her eventual decision to have a baby through surrogacy in this story of her struggle to become a mother. Almost immediately after making this decision she found out she was pregnant with twin boys, conceived naturally. She then describes the challenges involved of being a parent to three children under the age of two.
Published in October 2021
Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food by Kate Allison and Kay Featherstone
From their legendary ‘ Moroccan-spiced salmon‘ recipe to their easy-peasy, healthy (and so tasty!) ‘Dirty Rice’ recipe, A Pinch of Nom have consistantly delivered recipes for nutritious, tasty and simple to prepare dishes. Their latest book ‘Comfort Food’ which will be released this December, is being released at the perfect time of year where the cold weather might cause us to crave warming, comforting food. This book promises to allow readers to preparare delicious comfort food, without compromising on nutrition and quality. We can’t wait to get our hands on this book!
Published December 2021
Soup, Broth, Bread by Rachel Allen
Rachel Allen’s recipe books are a firm favourite amongst our library members, and for a good reason. The recipes are easy to follow and delicious and the photography is always drool-worthy! Her latest book Soup, Broth, Bread is dedicated to a winter favourite: soup. Knowing (and perfecting) a few great soup recipes can get you out of many a day when you just don’t know what to cook, so soup being both tasty and nutrient dense, is the perfect solution! Another hotly anticipated recipe book for the winter season.
Published October 2021
The Storyteller: tales of life and music by Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl has written a collection of memories that are sure to intrigue and entertain. Grohl has had a very interesting and adventurous career from his time with Nirvana and Foo Fighters to many exciting experiences such as jamming with Iggy Pop, drumming for Tom Petty, and playing at the Academy Awards. In this collection of stories, he remembers and retells some of these fascinating stories.
Published October 2021
Tenement Kid by Bobby Gillespie
In a recent blog post, Clare from Tullamore library outlined some of the music that influenced her throughout her life. https://offalylibrariesblog.wordpress.com/2020/11/26/music-blog-why-music-matters-to-me/ Primal Scream made that list, so another exciting forthcoming music memoir is that of Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie. The book is centred around Bobby’s experience growing up in working class Glasgow and takes the reader through his life story up to the release of the Screamadelica album in 1991.
Published October 2021
Oasis – Supersonic: The Complete, Authorised and Unabridged Interviews, Michael Spencer Jones
Another hotly anticipated music memoir is the first official book release by Oasis. Fans will be intrigued to read these authorised and unabridged interviews with the Gallagher brothers and those closest to them about their rise to fame, as one of the biggest bands in the world.
Published October 2021
Shackleton: A Biography by Ranulph Fiennes
The adventures of explorers like Ernest Shackleton and Tom Crean on their Antarctic expedition never fail to capture the reader’s imagination, so this new biography by Ranulph Fiennes is sure to appeal to readers. Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been described as the ‘The World’s Greatest Living Explorer’ (Guinness Book of Records) so this biography of Shackleton will not fail to give the reader a strong taste of the trials that Shackleton and his men endured.
Published September 2021
So as the evenings draw in and you look for inspiration on what to read throughout the winter we hope that some of these gems will peak your interest. Newly published books are always being added to our library catalogue, so if you don’t see some of the above on our catalogue at the moment, check back again in a few weeks.
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