The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak This is a great read by the Turkish writer, Elif Shafak. The story is set in the island of Cyprus and begins with the partition of the country in 1974 between Greece & Turkey with disastrous consequences for the people & the island. It tells the story […]
Review: The Promise by Damon Galgut
The Promise by Damon Galgut ‘The Promise’ by South African writer Damon Galgut was the deserving winner of this year’s Booker Prize. It’s the story of a white South African family, set in the last years if apartheid and the emergence of the new South African state. The Swarts are an African family. Rachel, the […]
Review: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan This is a gem of a book. It’s only 110 pages, so more of a novella or short story but it’s so beautifully written that having finished it, I straight away wanted to reread it. It’s deceptively simple as it tells the story of Bill Furlong, local coal […]
The Best Christmas Books to Read on Christmas Eve
Christmas is fast approaching and it is truly the busiest time of the year. Sometimes, we can forget to take a moment and appreciate the spirit of the season. At Midland Books, we are spreading the Christmas cheer by sharing some of our favourite Christmas books for adults and children alike! Here are some of […]
Our Favourite Gardening Books
Are you a novice in the garden? Or are you a seasoned vet looking to expand your already vast knowledge? Here at Midland Books, we have a book for everyone. We even have a wide selection of books on gardening to help you kickstart your new hobby. Check out some of our top recommendations for […]
The Best Children’s Books for International Children’s Day
Here at Midland Books we take great pride in the amazing range of books that we offer our customers, and our children’s book selection is no different! We take great care in the selection of books that we offer as we understand that whether it be your first ever book or your one hundredth, each […]
Books from Best Selling Irish Authors
We are so blessed with excellent writers here in Ireland. From Rooney to Roddy, we have seen some amazing fictional releases. These authors are known around the world for their brilliance in literature and we love to celebrate them here at Midland Books as well. Here are some amazing books by best selling Irish authors; […]
5 Children’s Books for Getting Kids Back Into Reading
Looking to get the kids back into reading is no easy task. After a summer filled with outdoor fun and games, it is tough to try and convince them to spend their time indoors, and reading no less. We have a selection of children’s books here at Midland Books that we recommend time and time again […]
The Best Books to Read at Halloween
We love a spooky and scary read here at Midland Books. Something that will keep you wanting to read more, even though you are super scared! Here at Midland Books, we have a wide selection of books, including some that would make the perfect Halloween read! If you are looking for a spooky Halloween read, […]
The Best Factual Books for Kids
Here at Midland Books we have met just about every type of reader. We know that fiction filled novels are not for everyone. That’s why we try to keep our selection of books for kids as diverse as possible. We even have a wide selection of books for kids for you to choose from. Our […]