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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Good morning friends. Hope you are enjoying the summer. I’m taking a break from self-promotion on here to promote something far worthier - Aine is trying to raise money to buy new books for her school library. Please do what you can to help, even if it’s just sharing the link:

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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I hope those police officrs are going home crying, and questioning their life choices.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

‘This gripping, magical adventure, with elements of Irish folklore woven throughout, celebrates friendship, courage and acceptance’ www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Readers of all ages are loving @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social’s new enchanting story ‘Small Magics!’ Hurry to meet Molly Flynn and her charming, new found family, available in all bookshops!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

"An absolutely fantastic book (...) laugh-out-loud, a great story, brilliant magical adventure" @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thank you Tracy McEneaney from Waterford Libraries for the fantastic recommend of @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social’s ‘Small Magics’ - available in all bookshops!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Lovely to see three of our middle-grade novels in this gorgeous line-up: 'Small Magics' by @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social, 'Secret of the Selkies' by @laurakeohane.bsky.social and 'The Bookshop Sisters' by @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social 📚

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Cethan Leahy @cethanleahy.com · 15/05/2026

Announcement! I have a new YA Horror coming out with @littleislandbooks.bsky.social! It's out this August!

An image of Dead Teenager Movie by Cethan Leahy a book published by Little Island, ready for pre-order now! The tagline says "She loved scary movies... until she had the starring role."

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Have you got your hands on Alex Dunne’s new enchanting found-family novel, ‘Small Magics?’ Available in all bookshops! @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Author @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social is going on tour and will be signing copies of her exciting new middle-grade ‘Small Magics’ – get your copy while you can!

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Mairéad Hearne | Swirl and Thread Book Blog @maireadhearne.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

'Writing was something I found such joy and freedom in but I allowed myself to give up on something I loved because I wasn’t perfect at it' Write Smarter with @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social www.swirlandthread.com/write-smarte... #booksky #writersky

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'You can’t shape something until it exists, & it won’t exist if you’re paralysed by trying to please an imaginary room of people' - Alex Dunne

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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 11/05/2026

Introducing the eighth Laureate na nÓg… …Chris Haughton @chrishaughton.bsky.social A multi-award-winning children’s author and illustrator from Dublin, Haughton will hold the title from now until 2029, taking up the position from the outgoing Laureate, Patricia Forde.

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Mairéad Hearne | Swirl and Thread Book Blog @maireadhearne.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Write Smarter with Alex Dunne, author of Small Magics (March 2026, O'Brien Press) @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social 'Abandoning something doesn’t mean you’ve wasted time. You’ve still written something and you’ve practiced your craft' Be inspired & read more at: www.swirlandthread.com/write-smarte...

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Tim Byrne @tbyrne75.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Happy 80th birthday to Tim Curry who has always, *always* understood the assignment.

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

“dreamy middle grade perfection; the ideal read as we move from winter into the spring. I love this more than I can properly put into words.” – Alex Foulkes @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Happy publication day to Alex Dunne’s ‘Small Magics’ ✨ Alex will be launching this magical story this Thursday in @omahonysbooks.bsky.social, all welcome! @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Join author Alex Dunne in launching her new book ‘Small Magics’ in O’Mahony’s Bookstore with guest speaker Gráinne O’Brien! All welcome! @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social @omahonysbooks.bsky.social

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MaryEsther Judy @fallenstarmary.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Magic is everywhere.... Small Magics by @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social : intriguing adventure of family, friendship & magic; full of action, danger, hope & heart, enchanting, unexpected, captivating. I absoloutely adored it! @theobrienpress.bsky.social fallenstarstories.wordpress.com/2026/03/23/m...

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TheBookshop.ie @thebookshopie.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Just in the door from @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social is Small Magics, via @theobrienpress.bsky.social (& with great cover art from Alice Maria Power). "Magic isn't only found in ancient forests or dusty old castles, it's everywhere, all the time''... #speirgorm

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Small Magics is an exhilarating urban fantasy adventure where magic is found in the most unexpected places and leads to the most incredible journey of danger and discovery …an utterly captivating story. @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social bookcraic.blog/2026/03/15/r... #UKKidLit

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Review: Small Magics by Alex Dunne

Written by Alex DunneCover art by Alice Maria PowerPublished by The O’Brien Press Small Magics is an exhilarating urban fantasy adventure where magic is found in the most unexpected places an…

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Alex Dunne @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Getting my own bespoke book themed cookies was an author dream I didn't know I had 😂 Also! Look how pretty the cover turned out 🤩

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Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We are BEYOND delighted to have two nominations for the 2026 Carnegie Medal for Writing! A FIX OF LIGHT and SOLO! Huge congratulations to YA debut authors Kel Menton and Gráinne O’Brien! @kelmenton.bsky.social @grainneobrien.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #Carnegies2026

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Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

We need your votes! We are beyond delighted that SOLO by @kennysbookshop.bsky.social bookseller @grainneobrien.bsky.social, is on the shortlist for the @irishbookawards.bsky.social! Please help this gorgeous book win the prize by voting for SOLO in the YA category: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/

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TEEN & YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST 2025 in honour of John Treacy

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Alex Dunne @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Good morning! I'm thrilled I can finally reveal the title of my new book coming spring 2026 with @theobrienpress.bsky.social! Small Magics is a brand new fantasy adventure for ages 10+ set in a magic shop in Limerick City ✨🔮🧹 I'm excited to reveal more in the coming weeks 💜😁

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

10 years ago, there was only a single 'leathceann' (windswept) birch tree in the foreground. Now, there's a full-on exploding diverse native rainforest, none of which was planted. All it took was fencing out sheep. Let's rewild the world 🌏

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Dave Rudden @daveruddenwrites.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The CONN OF THE DEAD audiobook has been released! This was such a blast to read so if you've got a horror-lover aged 9 - 11 (particularly one who's neurodivergent) this is the peril-packed few hours for them. There's even a sample here to check out! rbmediaglobal.com/audiobook/97...

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Alex Dunne @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I need this yesterday 😯😯😯

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Maria Farrell @mariafarrell.eurosky.social · 14/05/2025

Never thought I'd be writing this but @robin.berjon.com and my "We Need to Rewild the Internet" is in the Best American Science and Nature Writing 2025 and the cover reveal is TODAY! The cover looks very network rewild-y indeed :-) @marinerbooks.bsky.social lithub.com/here-are-the...

Book cover The best of american science and nature writing" edited by Susan Orelan. It's largely green and like a network maze with pink dots.

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Hope Reese @hopereese.com · 07/04/2025

Thrilled to share the cover for "The Women Are Not Fine" (Brazen, July 10). Pre-order link in bio! TRUE STORY: A century ago, a quiet Hungarian village became the site of the deadliest female-led mass poisoning in modern history. Most of the victims? Their husbands. @hachetteuk.bsky.social #TWANF

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Alex Dunne @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

If anyone's in Limerick city on 9th April, come along and help me launch this fabulous book by gorgeous human @grainneobrien.bsky.social! @omahonysbooks.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social

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Libro.fm @libro.fm · 14/03/2025

Hi, we are an alternative to Amazon-owned Audible 👋🏻 With us, you select the independent bookshop you want to support (we have 3,000+ partners across the globe), and we share profits from your purchase with them. We're also employee-owned and a registered Social Purpose Corporation.

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Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 31/10/2024

Happy #Halloween! I recommend The Book of Secrets by @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social !!

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Maria Farrell @mariafarrell.eurosky.social · 23/11/2023

My story won a prize! "The best Saturdays are when old girls return with their babies. Time was, a girl would leave school and return four or five years later with her first, for congratulations, tea, and Celestine’s special ginger biscuits. Fewer babies now, and later. Same with vocations."

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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

It's true that I'm no longer in the Gutter but... I did create their Christmas book selections for both Adults & Children so if you fancy a browse of our Christmas picks & possibly discover some great new reads you can do so here: gutterbookshop.com #AhGoOnSo #SupportBookshops

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Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

So many cool #books nominated for the @CarnegieMedals this year, I'm especially excited to see The Book of Secrets by @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social on this list, congratulations!! #booksworthreading #readingforpleasure #greatschoollibraries #librarian #education #reading

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Alex Dunne @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

I'm completely thrilled that The Book of Secrets has been nominated for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing! Massive thank you to all the librarians who have read and recommended the book - we kidlit authors would be lost without you! 💚📗 #YotoCarnegies24

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Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

Looking for a great #book this #Halloween? I strongly recommend The Book of Secrets & it’s fantastic sequel, The Harp of Power by @alexdunnewrites.bsky.social! @OBrienPress #BooksWorthReading

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Gráinne O’Brien @grainneobrien.bsky.social · 22/10/2023

It’s six months since A Limerick Fairytale came out, debuted at number five on the Irish children’s bestsellers and changed my life. This week I went back to the library in Sixmilebridge where I found Babysitters Clubs, Point Horrors and Tamora Pierce. A wonderful way to celebrate Irish Book Week ❤️

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Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 22/10/2023

Read more here! www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...

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