Fermoy Books

01/05/2026

A huge thank you to chef Shane Smith for popping in and signing copies of his new best selling book Loaf Tin Bakes!

In Loaf Tin Bakes, celebrated Irish chef Shane Smith gives loaf cakes the spotlight they deserve. Who has time to fuss over perfectly layered cakes or 20-ingredient cookies? That’s where the majestic loaf cake steps in. Simple, satisfying and downright delicious, loaf bakes are the unsung heroes of the baking world – easy enough to whip up in your PJs, yet classy enough to impress at a dinner party and perfect for last-minute visitors. This is the ultimate loaf cake cookbook – packed with over 80 irresistible recipes ranging from nostalgic Madeira and zingy lemon drizzle to rich chocolate fudge and a savoury no-knead garlic rosemary loaf. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet, glazed, no-bake, frozen, or even fresh bread, Shane has you covered. So grab your loaf tin and wooden spoon, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake cakes that don’t just rise – they shine.

24/04/2026

We're very happy to say that from this Sunday, the 24th, we will be opening Sundays from 12-4pm!

23/04/2026

Out today, Hungry is the new book by Katriona O'Sullivan, the bestselling author of Poor,

Katriona O'Sullivan has come a long way from the poverty, chaos and abuse she knew growing up. A respected academic and bestselling author, she defied every expectation placed on the teenage mother she once was.

Yet even as the accolades arrived, old beliefs held fast. No degree, no award, no recognition could silence the sense that she was only worthy when her body looked the way society said it should.

In this fierce and fearless memoir, Katriona pulls back the curtain on her journey: the relentless comparison to the curated bodies of strangers on the internet, the dangerous weight-loss treatments, the attempts to reshape herself into an impossible ideal - and how she slowly learned to accept and love herself.

Hungry is an unforgettable examination of how gender, class and trauma shape a woman's sense of worth. It is one woman's story - and a rallying cry for every woman who has ever felt she had to shrink to survive

15/04/2026

A big thank you to author Neil Tully for popping in to us and signing copies of his new book, The Visit, here in Fermoy Books!

"The lad is a bit like a stray dog. I keep an eye on him and throw him a few scraps. There are plenty of people in this town who'd just as soon drop him off in the wilderness and hope there's no scent to follow home. The problem is that Patrick could find his way out of any wilderness and they wouldn't like whatever starved thing came back."

Sergeant Jim Field feels a guilty paternalism for Patrick Hatten, a young man struggling to find a job, a life and a purpose in a small-town Wexford community. Both are used to being on the fringes but while Jim is a romantic with bad health and regret, Patrick is full of anger and action, and his actions could have devastating effects.

08/04/2026

We're delighted to be joining in this year with Irelands !

For one week independent bookshops across the country (and the world!) are joining together to take part in a fun book crawl where you can find fantastic new indie bookshops and maybe even win yourself some vouchers...

All you have to do is call into one of the participating shops and pick up your passport, then on the week of the 20th of April you can get them stamped by as many shops listed there as you can visit, three stamps and you're entered into a draw to win vouchers and with five stamps and you can get a free audiobook credit with Libro f.m!

To pick up your free passport and for any questions call into us or any of the participating bookshops listed! ☘️

02/04/2026

We're very excited to have gotten a small amount of signed copies of The Keeper, the brand new book by bestselling author Tana French, out today!

Sweet, loving Rachel Holohan was about to be engaged to the son of the local big shot. Instead, she’s dead in the river.

In a place like this, her death isn’t simple. It comes wrapped in generations-old grudges and power struggles, and it splits the townland in two. Retired Chicago detective Cal Hooper has friends here now and he owes them loyalty, but his fiancée Lena wants nothing to do with Ardnakelty’s tangles.

As the feud becomes more vicious, their settled peace starts to crack apart. And when they uncover a scheme that casts a new light on Rachel’s death and threatens the whole village, they find themselves in the firing line.

05/03/2026

Happy Word Book Day! If you haven't picked up your special world book day book yet don't worry, we still have plenty to choose from. There are lots of wonderful books this year with something for every young bookworm. They're free with a world book day voucher or only €1.50 without!

02/02/2026

Manchán is in our hearts as we celebrate the Festival of the and the return of Spring in Ireland.

It’s the first without our master storyteller and wisdom keeper, and he is dearly missed on this land.

We are so grateful to Manchán for weaving his draíocht, awakening wisdom, and celebrating the goddesses of Ireland. He was a true champion of the Sacred Feminine and all mná.

In the Spirit of Spring, Manchán sowed many seeds and sparked the fire in many hearts and we look forward to how his legacy will evolve, and how his mellifluous spirit continues to inspire folks, rippling across Ireland and the world.

Watch Listen to the Land Speak, his incredible documentary on RTE: https://tinyurl.com/5czh3mht

And be sure to read all his books, including his wonderful early travel series: https://www.manchan.com/

24/12/2025

01/12/2025

Our opening hours for the coming month, we are now open on Sundays to help you find the perfect Christmas read!🎄