Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 03/11/2025As well as @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s brilliant YA ‘Any Way You Slice It’ 🍰 “a momentous narrative that embodies the thrills of competition, flavoured with mishaps, stern judges and unexpected kinship” 011
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 24/10/2025@meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s YA debut ‘Any Way You Slice It’ has been shortlisted in the Irish Book Awards’ Teen and Young Adult Book of the Year category! Vote for ‘Any Way You Slice It’ at www.irishbookawards.ie 🍰 @irishbookawards.bsky.social 063
Méabh McDonnell @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Carrie and Dara would have extreme sympathy for the bakers and their soufflés in the tent last night! 042
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 03/10/2025A stunning launch of Méabh McDonnell’s ‘Any Way You Slice It’ last night in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, even baked goods made an appearance! Thank you to all who joined @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social in celebrating the release of her debut YA romance, the perfect read during stormy weather. 051
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellRaven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 01/10/2025It's a @theobrienpress.bsky.social feast! Two new cookbooks from the Foxford Cafe and Lili Forberg, and a YA enemies-to-(no spoilers) delicious treat of a novel from @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social - what's not to love about a handsome pastry prodigy?! Plus, non-food related (unless snacks count)... > 1104
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 30/09/2025“The baking competition setup is perfect: lots of tension, lots of sweet treats, and plenty of rivalry. Carrie’s ambition is relatable and fun to follow.” readandreviews.blogspot.com/2025/09/any-... @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.socialreadandreviews.blogspot.comAny Way you Slice It by Meabh McDonnell✦ BLURB ✦ Sieve. Measure. Mix ... Win For Carrie Quinn, baking isn't just a hobby: it's her future. Winning the Castlecreagh baking competit... 031
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2025“McDonnell is particularly good at conveying that Bake-Off-style pressure - I have never before been breathless over the outcome of fictional macarons. This is - apologies for the pun - a very sweet book” www.irishtimes.com/culture/book... @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Happy publication day to @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s DELICIOUS YA debut ‘Any Way You Slice It’ 🧁 Available in all bookshops now and launching this Thursday in Charlie Byrne’s Bookstore! 021
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Do opposites attract? Meet Carrie Quinn and Dara Harte. Learn the recipe to a delicious enemies-to-lovers romance with @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s ‘Any Way You Slice It’ – out next week! 032
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 25/09/2025“The baking competition at the heart of the novel creates a momentous narrative that embodies the thrills of competition, flavoured with mishaps, stern judges and unexpected kinship” Lovely to see @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s YA romance in @childrensbooksireland.ie’s reading guide! 031
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellLucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Today on the show I talk to the amazing @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social about her fantastic new novel, Any Way You Slice It! podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e... @theobrienpress.bsky.social 072
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 11/09/2025With a dash of humour and a sprinkle of charm, @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s YA romance holds the recipe for success! Coming Soon 🧁 021
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellLucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Our newest #10MinuteBookClub is up with @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social ! Don’t miss it! glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-... @theobrienpress.bsky.social 152
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellLucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 09/09/2025This Friday on the #10MinuteBookClub we will be talking about Any Way You Slice It by @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social! Get caught up on ep 1 here! glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-... 083
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Head over to Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop for the launch of @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s delicious YA romance ‘Any Way You Slice It’ on 2nd October! Hilarious, sweet and full of determination, you’ll want to be the first to meet Carrie Quinn and Dara Harte – just don’t get between them! 021
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 04/09/2025“Their slow journey from sworn enemies to baking partners makes for a delightful and gripping read.” Thank you @childrensbooksireland.ie for the delicious review of @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s upcoming YA romance🧁childrensbooksireland.ieAny Way You Slice It | Childrens Books IrelandCarrie waited years for a chance to enter the Castlecreagh baking competition, earn the title of best young pastry chef in the country and kickstart her dream career … only to end up disqualified alon... 031
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellLucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Our Ten Minute Book Club podcast launched today featuring @sheenadempsey.bsky.social ‘s Pablo & Splash, I’m really excited about it! glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-... 043
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 19/08/2025“Carrie is a refreshingly real protagonist; she is single-minded to a fault, but is driven by immense dedication” ‘Any Way You Slice It’ will be out this September 🍰 @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social 083
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 07/07/2025Thank you to Jenny Ireland for her fabulous review of @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’ upcoming YA book: “Loved Any Way You Slice It. A gorgeous YA romcom that made my mouth water the whole way through. Enemies to lovers sprinkled with recipes, what more could you want?” 031
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 08/07/2025“A compelling fantasy adventure, full of magic and folklore, with a touch of darkness for readers who like a bit of a scare.” @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s Into the Witchwood was featured on today’s @independent.ie with a stellar recommendation! 052
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellThe O’Brien Press @theobrienpress.bsky.social · 05/08/2025What could be sweeter than home baked sugar cookies? Only @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social’s charming YA romance! ‘Any Way You Slice It’ tells the story of hopeful baker Carrie Quinn and the disastrous consequences of her feud with Dara Harte, handsome pastry prodigy. 041
Méabh McDonnell @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Thank you so much @sineadohart.bsky.social !! 030
Méabh McDonnell @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social · 23/04/2025She's finally here! I'm so excited to be able to share the amazing work Lauren O'Neill and the team at @theobrienpress have done with the cover for my new YA rivals to lovers rom-com: Any Way You Slice It! Pre-order it from Charlie Byrne's bookshop now charliebyrne.ie/product/any-...charliebyrne.ieAny Way You Slice It by Méabh McDonnell | Charlie Byrne’s BookshopSieve. Measure. Mix … Win For Carrie Quinn, baking isn’t just a hobby: it’s her future. Winning the Castlecreagh baking competition and becoming best young pastry chef in the country is the first step... 110
Méabh McDonnell @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social · 09/12/2024So grateful to @zainabboladale.bsky.social for featuring Into the Witchwood as one of her favourite books this year in the @irishindependent.bsky.social !! 151
Méabh McDonnell @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Thank you so much to the lovely @rurooie.bsky.social for featuring the Witchwood with such other amazing books! 140
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellRuth Ennis @rurooie.bsky.social · 03/12/2024My latest @booksireland.bsky.social article is up, this time reviewing books for older children 🌳Into the Witchwood by @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social 🏴☠️ Pirates of Darksea by Catherine Doyle 🪡 Stitch by Pádraig Kenny 🌟 Starminster by Megan Hopkins 🎥 Nina Peanut is Amazing by Sarah Bowie 165
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellErika McGann @erikamcgann.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Fab recommendations from booksellers and @childrensbooksireland.ie in The Sunday Times today! 📚 Thanks so much @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social and Charlie Byrne's Bookshop for the gorgeous review for Peachick by me and @clivemcf.bsky.social ♥️🦚♥️ 031
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellSerena Molloy @serenamolloy.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Wonderful to see FIVE pages of coverage given to Children's books in the Sunday Times Ireland's Culture magazine by Children's Books Ireland! Delighted with this review of my book from @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social 082
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellRuth Ennis @rurooie.bsky.social · 23/11/2024💚 Wicked-esque book recommendations 💚 I'm heading to see Wicked this evening (I'm so excited ahh) and wanted to share some books for young readers that might like to read something with similar vibes 51039
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellRuth Ennis @rurooie.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Into the Witchwood by @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social 111
Reposted by Méabh McDonnellElaina Ryan @elainaryan.bsky.social · 15/11/2024OK folks, here we go - a starter pack of Irish writers and illustrators I've spotted I my one day on this platform. Did I miss you? Want out? I'm sorry! Shout here and I'll sort it. AND I'll also do a second one for more book community folk who are not writers or illustrators. go.bsky.app/2gSbStb 1910638
Méabh McDonnell @meabhmcdonnell.bsky.social · 15/11/2024Most who’ve followed me know me! But for those who don’t, I’m an Irish author of children’s books- my debut, Into the Witchwood released in March and I have a second due out next year. I spend the rest of my time buying for and managing the children’s section in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop in Galway! 050