It’s March, which means there isn’t just a stretch in the evenings… there’s a grand stretch in the evenings.
To kick off the brighter evenings, Dymphna has a stack of books to whet the appetite ahead of brighter, warmer days.
Starting on a very inspirational note, and a very ‘can-do’ attitude, Dymphna moved into the realm of the ‘self-help’ guru style book.
‘The Let Them Theory’ by Mel Robbins
If you are someone who struggles to manage negative comments, or to accept the fact that people will not always like you- this book is for you!
Dealing with the very, very simple basis of… ‘if they talk about you… let them,’ this book will change your entire attitude.
Accompanied by a very successful podcast, author Mel Robbins asks you to devote one month to reset your life, your confidence and much more.
There are a plethora of self help books out there, but this one, genuinely may make a difference! (In Dymphna’s opinion…)
‘A Time for Truth’ by Sarah Corbett Lynch
One of the most highly anticipated books of the year has been published by the daughter of the late Jason Corbett.
The death of the Limerick man in 2015 made international headlines, with his wife Molly Martens and her father Tom Martens eventually jailed for his killing.
Now Sarah tells her story for the first time and reveals the startling truth of life behind closed doors in her family’s suburban North Carolina home.
Sarah recalls the weeks and months leading up to that night in August, and the use of manipulation and gaslighting by Molly Martens – the only mother she had ever known.
She describes the traumatic years after her father’s death as she and her brother Jack fought for justice from the safety of their new loving home in Limerick, Ireland, with Jason’s family.
This is a story of resilience, love, and optimism despite the odds- an important read.
‘Nesting’ by Roisin O’Donnell
On a bright spring afternoon in Dublin, Ciara Fay makes a split-second decision that will change everything.
Grabbing an armful of clothes from the washing line, Ciara straps her two young daughters into her car and drives away.
Head spinning, all she knows for certain is that home is no longer safe.
This was meant to be an escape.
But with dwindling savings, no job, and her family across the sea, Ciara finds herself adrift, facing a broken housing system and the voice of her own demons.
As summer passes and winter closes in, she must navigate raising her children in a hotel room, searching for a new home and dealing with her husband Ryan’s relentless campaign to get her to come back.
Because leaving is one thing, but staying away is another.
This urgent, vital read highlights the reality in Ireland when someone leaves a home where there has been domestic abuse.
It offers an important insight into accessing help, building a support network, and learning how to start again.
‘Lights Out’ by Navessa Allen
Inundated by requests for a light, spicy summer beach read… we give you this absolute cracker.
Prompted by its success on #BookTok, Dymphna grabbed this dark romance, with a male lead character sporting moral greyness.
On paper, it is a stalker book whereby a woman who is captivated by masked erotic men on social media finds herself being stalked by one of them.
If you manage to pack away ALL of your morals and take the book at face value, it’s a cracking read.
In a literary sense, it’s poorly written and feels almost like a Mexican telenovella… BUT it offers light relief, a bit of spice, and a lot of entertainment.
Think 50 Shades of Grey meets Netflix production ‘You,’ it’s the ultimate holiday read.
Young Readers Section: ‘Dog Man: Big Jim Begins’ by Dav Pilkey
At WLR, we LOVE Dog Man and the newest title comes in this gorgeous hardback edition.
Discover the backstory of your favourite characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space Cuties from destroying the city!
As Dog Man and his friends face their biggest challenge yet, questions arise: Will goodness and bravery prevail?
Can anything happen if you truly believe?
In advance of the release of the forthcoming Dog Man film, you simply have to read this.
Technically… very technically it is appropriate for readers aged 6-10 but we think there is no age limit on the joy of Dog Man!
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