Take a Weight off Your Mind by Fiona Hoban

This is not a faddish diet book, Fiona Hoban tackles the issues surrounding people's struggle with weight and food, and aims to establish a healthier approach.

Girl on a Bicycle by Leland Bardwell

Bardwell's prose is beautifully poetic and her narrative gives a potent visual, making this a beautiful read.

Hellbent for Cooking: the Heavy Metal Cookbook by Annick Giroux

Featuring recipes by 102 bands from over 30 countries, 'Hellbent...'s range of dishes is superb.

Lean on Pete by Willy Vlautin

With beautiful, unfussy prose Vlautin tells the story of a boy who has to grow up far too quickly and who encounters the best and worst of people.

The Last Ten Seconds by Simon Kernick

Kernick knows how to do pace and action and 'The Last Ten Seconds' is a fast, fun read.

Neven Maguire - Home Chef

While the recipes in some cookbooks can appear daunting, Maguire's unfussy style, wit and wisdom make you relaxed and excited at the same time

The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

The book is repetitive and slow initially. However, some may enjoy the story-telling, which is strong at times. I'm left wondering if this was hastily thrown together for the Christmas market.

Roly's Café and Bakery by Paul Cartright, Paolo Tullio and David Walsh

This cookbook offers you the chance to create restaurant-fit dishes in your home, from main courses to tasty treats from the bakery. What's not to like?

Look Good Feel Good by Rhona Cullinan with the Irish Academy of Beauty

In aid of the Marie Keating Foundation, this handy little book crams a lot of knowledge into its compact size. It promises to be 'a step-by-step make-up book to give you new confidence' and it doesn't disappoint.

Lock Down by Sean Black

The debut novel from TV screenwriter Sean Black, 'Lock Down' will appeal to those who like action, one liners and short, pacy chapters.

Work Your Wardrobe by Gok Wan

Heavy on images, which really help to illustrate the tips on creating certain looks, this book is detailed without being daunting.

No More Takeout by Stephen Hartigan and Jerry Boak

Made a New Year's resolution to be healthier? Embarrassed by the fact that you got a Christmas card from your takeaway? Then 'No More Takeout' is the book for the new you.

Bernard Dunne: The Ecstasy and the Agony by Barry Flynn

This biography lacks first-hand accounts from those close to Dunne but it does recall his victories in vivid detail.

Zest! Recipes from 62 Top Irish Restaurants

If there's a present needed for a foodie on your Christmas list, you've just saved yourself a search.

On the Couch - Tales of Couchsurfing a Continent by Fleur Britten

This is not your average travel book in that it doesn't give any fresh insights to any of the countries but it does offer a fun look at the notion of couchsurfing.