Agatha Christie: A Century of Mystery Agatha Christie: A Century of Mystery 27 May 2026 Join us for a summer of Agatha Christie in Dublin City Council Libraries.
Book Club Pick: Clear by Carys Davies Set in the 1840s in Scotland against the background of the highland clearances, a Presbyterian minister is sent to a remote Scottish island to persuade the sole remaining inhabitant to leave. 2 September 2025
Staff Pick: There are rivers in the sky A single drop of water permeates the lives of characters across centuries and countries in Elif Shafak's There are Rivers in the Sky . 1 September 2025
Staff Pick: Perspectives Renaissance Florence is the setting for this highly entertaining murder mystery. 26 August 2025
Staff Pick: The Pull of the Stars Set over three days in a Dublin maternity fever ward during the Spanish flu outbreak in 1918, this novel is heart breaking, tender and funny. 26 August 2025
Staff Pick: The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea A fascinating, provocative novella which offers a critique of post-war Japan and its embrace of Western cultures and values. 12 August 2025
Shelf Life: Romantasy Welcome to our new book blog, Shelf Life! We will bring you the best of our library catalogue and help you find your next great read. 18 July 2025
The Adversary wins the 2025 Dublin Literary Award Dublin City Council announces The Adversary by Michael Crummey as winner of the 2025 Dublin Literary Award. 22 May 2025
Aisling Recommends: Loud! by Rose Robbins Perfect for reading aloud at home or in class, Loud! is a joyful, resonant reminder that every child has a unique voice. 19 May 2025
Shelf Life: Ten Day Heroes Welcome to our new book blog, Shelf Life! We will bring you the best of our library catalogue and help you find your next great read. 15 April 2025
Staff Pick: Written on the Body Copies of Written on the Body are available in our libraries, and also as an eBook on Borrowbox. 4 February 2025