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Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Alan Nolan came in to sign Lights, Camera, Mayhem! and gave us great photos too! The author of the Molly Malone & Bram Stoker mysteries takes us to a film club in 1937 Dublin for his latest adventure & now we have SIGNED copies instore & online! @alnolan.bsky.social

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Mayhem!! Of the best sort, of course, a visit from @alnolan.bsky.social is always fun🥳 He even dedicated a copy to film-loving Finn whose mother got inadvertently caught up in the chaos. The best was Alan's renditions of the songs in the novel 🎶thezoothezoothezoothezooooooooo🎶

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thank you to all who joined Saturday’s celebration of ‘Lights, Camera, Mayhem!’ by the fantastic @alnolan.bsky.social! And thank you @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social for a fantastic launch! If you are looking for a great laugh, this is the one for you!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy publication day to Alan Nolan’s ‘Lights, Camera, Mayhem!’ halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781... @alnolan.bsky.social

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Join us at 4:30 pm on Saturday 12th September for the launch of our good friend, @alnolan.bsky.social’s new book, Lights, Camera, Mayhem, the latest in the Grand Hotel Cinema Club series. Age 8+ Preorder a signed and dedicated copy at www.halfwayupthestairs.ie @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

1/ Halfway up the Stairs is delighted to present our Children’s Comic Book Festival, Jumping off the Page, taking place on Oct 2nd & 3rd in The Whale Theatre, Greystones. Full programme & booking details here halfwayupthestairs.ie/2026/05/27/j...

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

2/ Featuring a wealth of Irish & UK talent: Sarah Bowie, Karen Harte, @leonaforde1.bsky.social , @aoifedooley.bsky.social , Gary Northfield, Nene Lonergan, @alnolan.bsky.social, plus Chris Judge & Mairín Ní Mhárta

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We are delighted to share the new cover of Alan Nolan’s ‘Conor’s Caveman’ – a brand-new edition illustrated by the winner of this year’s Design a Cover Competition, Hadeel Al Kateb! Thank you to @childrensbooksireland.ie for partnering up with us again. Out this September! @alnolan.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The Grand Central Cinema Club are back, and ready for more madcap adventures in 1930s Dublin. A rollercoaster adventure about the magic of the silver screen and the power of unlikely friendships. Pre-order now! halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781... @alnolan.bsky.social @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We are so excited to reveal the cover of Lights, Camera, Mayhem! by our friend @alnolan.bsky.social Look at this fab cover by Shane Cluskey 🤩 Coming out Sept 2026 from @theobrienpress.bsky.social Pre-order in store or online here halfwayupthestairs.ie/product/9781...

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Pet O'Connell @petoconnell.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41760881.html New twist on Irish mythology is a story of grief and learning to let go of ghosts of the past. @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @alnolan.bsky.social

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

“A warm-hearted, sweet and funny adventure and friendship story, set in the golden age of cinema” m.independent.ie/life/family/... @alnolan.bsky.social

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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Always a joy to catch up with the inimitable @alnolan.bsky.social who kindly signed all the books. His latest is a rolicking historical adventure set in Dublin, published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social. He also gave us the cutest Grand Central Cinema Club pins!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Read an extract from @alnolan.bsky.social’s fabulous new book ‘The Grand Central Cinema Club’ below! www.rte.ie/culture/2025...

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

1/What an absolutely brilliant launch yesterday for our good friend @alnolan.bsky.social ‘s super new book The Grand Central Cinema Club!! There was a MASSIVE turnout - a testament to the high regard Alan is held in!! …

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

“With clever twists and a cast of unforgettable characters, this beautifully woven story invites readers into a world where friendship and imagination light up the screen.” A fabulous review of @alnolan.bsky.social’s brand new middle-grade heist. Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie 🎬

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The Grand Central Cinema Club | Childrens Books Ireland

A truly heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure and the magic of movies, set in 1937 Dublin. From the very first page, readers are drawn into Sylvie’s world and her plans to make it to the cinemas ...

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Join us for the launch of @alnolan.bsky.social ’s new book, The Grand Central Cinema Club, on Saturday in Halfway up the Stairs at 4pm! All welcome. @theobrienpress.bsky.social @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social

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Pet O'Connell @petoconnell.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Tacking up and mucking out, hoof picking and horsey snobbery in new children's books: irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar... @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @theobrienpress.bsky.social @alnolan.bsky.social

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

1/ We are delighted to announce the launch of our Puffling Seaside Nature Trail, running through July and August, kindly supported by the #booksatonecommunityfund Inspired by the Puffling books, by @erikamcgann.bsky.social & @gerrydalyart.bsky.social , published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I'll be in Westside Public Library Galway this afternoon and tomorrow morning for Westside Arts Festival, talking about some Family Calamities – join me there for some laffs and a whole lot of draw-along-ing! www.westsideresourcecentre.ie/docs/WAF2025...

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Join me in wonderful Tallaght Library this Thursday 10th July for a special Molly'n'Bram-themed Dickensian Dublin Quiz and a draw-along! www.eventbrite.ie/e/dickensian...

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Dickensian Dublin Quiz & Drawing with Alan Nolan

Author & illustrator Alan Nolan will bring you on a whirlwind trip around Dublin’s lost landmarks & creepiest crypts!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

“author Alan Nolan skilfully blends fact and fiction” An amazing review of @alnolan.bsky.social’s The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens in this month’s InTouch Magazine!

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

You can now pre-order @alnolan.bsky.social’s upcoming The Grand Central Cinema Club through the link below! A cinema heist you will not forget, out in September 🎬 Illustrated by Shane Cluskey ✏️

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The Grand Central Cinema Club - Dubray Books

At the Grand Central Cinema on O’Connell Street, the children of Dublin watch their Hollywood heroes on the silver screen When Sylvie meets tenement boy Jem and his daredevil sister Juno, they bond o...

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

POP into Blanchardstown Library for Criunniú an nÓg this Saturday, where I will be showing kids how to make comic strips inspired by their favourite songs! @fingal.ie www.eventbrite.ie/e/pop-goes-t...

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Pop Goes the Comic Strip with Alan Nolan!

Come and join us to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg!

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Join me at 4pm next Friday 6th June in lovely Loughboy Library when we will be designing our very own Superheroes! (Or Supervillains, if you are feeling a little bit evil!) www.thekilkennyapp.ie/design-your-...

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Join me in Christ Church Crypt next Saturday for some rib-tickling tales and Kooky Comic-making! QR code link in photo…

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Hard to believe it’s almost two weeks since the musical version of ‘The Curious Case of the Irish Yeti’ hit the Whale Theatre stage for four sell-out shows! (Thanks so much to everyone who came!) Here’s a little taster for those of you who missed it... vimeo.com/1078644720/8...

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

TOMORROW!! AND SUNDAY!! The Whale Theatre have released a limited amount of extra tickets for each performance – but be quick, they won’t last long! whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... @theobrienpress.bsky.social

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

*LOW TICKET ALERT!!* Saturday’s shows are SOLD OUT and there are limited tickets available for Sunday! whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

It’s always a joyful experience to write these two words ... Draft One of ‘The Grand Central Cinema Club’, my new children's book set in Dublin in 1937 is off to Helen, my eagle-eyed editor in The O'Brien Press!

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Octocon @octocon.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

2025 is a great year to pick up some #Octobooks! A Fix of Light by @kelmenton.bsky.social at @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social Molly Malone and Bram Stoker series by @alnolan.bsky.social at Easons, Tallaght. The Book of Gold by @rflong.bsky.social at Dubray, Henry Street. #Octocon #Fantasy

“A Fix of Light” by Kel Menton at Chapters in Parnell Street. Sticker states “Staff Pick – Joanna”. €10.99

“The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens” and “Double Trouble” by Alan Nolan at Easons in Tallaght. Both €9.99

The Book of Gold by Ruth Frances Long at Dubray, Henry Street. €18.99 Signed Copy.

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Join me tomorrow in Fingal Libraries Blanchardstown where I will be talking about all things comics and we will be designing our very own unique and individual superheroes! www.fingal.ie/events/desig...

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

A *small* announcement ... Molly Malone & Bram Stoker in the Curious Case of the Irish Yeti, a brand new children's musical, will be opening at the Whale Theatre Greystones for a micro-run in April! whaletheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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The O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Looking for some new #middlegrade fiction to #gift this #Christmas? 🎅 ‘First Term at Fernside’ by @sheenawriter.bsky.social, ‘Sally and the Lost Photograph’ by Judi Curtin, and ‘The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens’ by @alnolan.bsky.social, are wonderful picks for under the tree! 🎄

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

A letter from a young book lover that found its way to my house -- at least the postman knows me! @theobrienpress

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I spoke recently to the great Primary Planet magazine about my favourite childhood books – you can read the interview here! www.theprimaryplanet.ie/Page.aspx?pa...

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TPP Talks with … Alan Nolan

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I'm absolutely delight that The Riddle of the Disappearing Dickens is one of Halfway up the Stairs books of the year for 2024! halfwayupthestairs.ie/2024/11/21/o...

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Our Books of the Year 2024 – Halfway up the Stairs

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Still time to book a free ticket for this live online event tomorrow Tues Dec 3rd at 7pm. A must for anyone interested in children’s books.

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Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Drop in to browse our fab range of children’s books!

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Time for my regular post. You do not need illustrations to submit a picture book text. Please do not pay anyone to create illustrations for your manuscript - you simply don’t need them! A picture book editor will pair your text with a great illustrator. It’s their job (not yours). 😀

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

I just deactivated my X account for good, and JAYPERS it’s like a weight off my shoulders! You’ll find me here, Instagram, Facebook and (occasionally) Threads.

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Alan Nolan Writer @alnolan.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

In Gutter Bookshop last night with my author pal Sadhbh Devlin for the jam-packed launch of Eoin Colfer and Steve McCarthy’s gorgeous new picture book Beanie the Bansheenie!

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