5 Gorgeous Autumn Reads and a Galway Based Beverage to Match

Stations by Louise Kennedy 

Enjoy it with…a chai latté from Fairhill Coffee + Design. 

Louise Kennedy’s newest novel Stations is a total heartbreaker. In a small Irish town in the 1980s, teen Róisín is swept up in the chaos that is Red. Years later when they reconnect, a dark truth emerges.

American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee

Enjoy it with…a hibiscus tea from The Secret Garden.

Pachinko author Min Jin Lee returns with a modern family epic about success, loyalty and sacrifice. When the Koh family’s lives are upended by the ‘97 financial crash, they travel from Seoul to California in pursuit of a better future. 

Abhaile: The Irish Art of Feeling at Home by Edel Heeran

Enjoy it with…a pint of Guinness from The Crane.

Inspired by the Danish concept hygge, Abhaile is all about embracing the Irish way of living. Blending folklore and traditions with top tips and recipes, it’s designed to both enlighten and comfort - and it’s written by a Heritage in Schools specialist. 

Releases: 12th November

Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm

Enjoy it with…a hot chocolate from Truffle.

From a bold new Palestinian voice, this eerie novel offers a fresh twist on the haunted house trope. Through a subtle literary horror lens and an experimental style, Helm explores themes of generational trauma, loss and identity. 

Switzy by Emma Cline

Enjoy it with…a mulled wine from O’Connors, Salthill.

Another remarkable novel from the woman who brought us The Girls, Switzy is already set to top the bestsellers list and has been longlisted for The Booker Prize. A gripping novel, it follows retired executive David Cody as he embarks on a journey to end his life. Expect raw beauty and melancholy.