True Stories

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2023.

Part memoir, part collective history, Katja Oskamp's love letter to the inhabitants of Marzahn is a stunning reflection on life's progression and our ability to forge connections in the unlikeliest of places.

For every doctor there is that one patient, whose story touches them in a way they didn't expect, changing their entire outlook on life. 

Written with expertise and flair, Metaphysical Animals is a vivid blend of philosophy and recovered history - bringing back the women who shared ideas, as well as sofas, shoes and even lovers. 

THE IRISH TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2022

Strength, speed and dedication: Cristiano Ronaldo is known throughout the world as a colossus of the modern game. But did you know that he underwent laser heart surgery aged just fifteen to enable him to continue playing the game he loved?

Gilligan tells the story of a young man's rise through the ranks of gangland following his journey from petty thief to public enemy number one.

Strange Tales and Unsolved Mysteries from Around the World

For the first time, Emerald Exiles brings together the stories of Ireland's pioneering players, who pursue football wherever they can, venturing beyond tradition and navigating the personal and professional highs and lows that journey brings with it.

CLASH OF THE CLANS is a story that traces the emergence of the Irish mafia from the streets of Dublin to the highest echelons of global organised crime and right into the heart of professional boxing. 

A People's Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation. A wonderful compendium of stories and memories by Ireland's oldest citizens, from the much-loved author of Growing Up With Ireland.