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40 must-read books to try before you’re 40

Compiling this list felt almost like too much responsibility. After all, who am I to provide the definitive…

By Sophie White

books to read during lockdown

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I was fighting the urge to online shop so instead of clothes, I bought these 7 escapist novels

Sick of the news? Can't bear the thought of a podcast spouting facts of any kind at you?…

By Lauren Heskin

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5 engrossing books worth reading during rainy weather

Ah, there's a lot to be said for some rain (even during summer). Who doesn't love an excuse…

By Jennifer McShane

Books

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#IMAGEReads: Night owl? These 6 books are worth staying up to read

When you're a night owl, often staying awake into the small hours is par for the course. Or…

By Jennifer McShane

childhood books

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5 childhood books you should revisit as an adult (or thumb through with the kids)

Just because we get older doesn't mean the lessons we learn from children's books are any less important.…

By Jennifer McShane

Book series

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#IMAGEReads: 4 gripping book series worth starting while you’re stuck inside

One of the most thrilling things about a great book is its ability to take you into another…

By Jennifer McShane

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4 brilliant books made for bedtime reading

There's something indulgent about opening a book just before bedtime; the day, fast-paced and frantic is over and…

By Jennifer McShane

Amy Huberman

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Amy Huberman on reading, people pleasing, saying no and decorating. Oh, and prawn crackers

For Edaein O'Connell, the opportunity to interview author, actor and designer Amy Huberman was a pure fangirl moment.…

By Edaein OConnell

Cecelia Ahern Postscript

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Cecelia Ahern’s ‘PS, I Love You’ sequel is here and we have an exclusive chapter 

Exclusive: POSTSCRIPT is Cecelia Ahern's much-anticipated sequel to her debut best-selling novel 'PS, I Love You'. At IMAGE.ie, we…

By IMAGE

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These are five brilliant Irish books worth reading at night

There's little more enticing than an engrossing book at night. Sick of the still very chilly nights? Step…

By Jennifer McShane

Books

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Three IMAGE writers share the books that changed their lives

Have you ever read a book that had a profound impact on your life? Here, three IMAGE writers…

By Grace McGettigan

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Our top five sophisticated but easy summer reads

We’ve all been there. Secreting the copy of Fifty Shades of Grey or some such satisfying but mortifyingly trashy holiday…

By Lia Hynes