Roddy Doyle

The next round in the beloved Two Pints series from the ever-brilliant, always hilarious imagination of bestselling author of The Commitments and Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha Two men meet for a pint - or three - in a Dublin pub.

While Tom and Johnny are on a husky safari in Finland, their half-sisterGrainne stays behind to face the mother who abandoned her. But Tom and Johnny are too caught up in their adventure to thinkof home - until they find themselves lost in the snow, strugglingto survive...

Victor dislikes him on sight, dislikes too the memories that Fitzpatrick stirs up of five years being taught by the Christian Brothers. He prompts other memories too - of Rachel, his beautiful wife who became a celebrity, and of Victor's own small claim to fame, as the man who says the unsayable on the radio.

Rover, canine star of The Giggler Treatment, Rover Saves Christmas and The Meanwhile Adventures is back! The BFB (Big Fat Baby) is missing! Can Rover the wonder dog and his little nephew Messi (who is actually very tidy) track her down? While Rover and co. are hot on the trail of the BFB, via Granny Mack's backpack, the post lady's basket and a plane bound for Africa, it looks like the Gigglers are about to run out of poo . . . And without an urgent delivery from Rover, how will they be able to give the Giggler Treatment to grumpy adults and help kids all over the country? In Rover and the Big Fat Baby, Rover returns for another adventure in this bestselling illustrated series by Booker Prize-winner Roddy Doyle.

'ENDLESSLY ABSORBING' Mail on Sunday'MASTERPIECE' The Times'RUTHLESS' Daily Telegraph'INCOMPARABLE' Sunday Mirror'SEARINGLY HONEST' The SunThe No.1 bestselling memoir of Roy Keane, former captain of Manchester United and IrelandIn a stunning collaboration with Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle, Roy Keane gives a brutally honest account of his days as a player, the highs and lows of his managerial career and his life as an outspoken ITV pundit. As part of a tiny elite of football players, Roy Keane has had a life like no other. His status as one of football's greatest stars is undisputed, but what of the challenges beyond the pitch? How did he succeed in coming to terms with life as a former Manchester United and Ireland leader and champion, reinventing himself as a manager and then a broadcaster, and cope with the psychological struggles this entailed? THE SECOND HALF blends anecdote and reflection in Roy Keane's inimitable voice. The result is an unforgettable personal odyssey which fearlessly challenges the meaning of success.

Roddy Doyle's 'brilliant' Brilliant is a wonderful, heartwarming middle grade tale of friendship and family. Gloria and Rayzer must save their Uncle Ben. The black dog has got him. At least, that's what they heard their granny say. And she says it's taken Dublin's funny bone too. As Uncle Ben’s Dublin business fails, it's clear to Gloria and Rayzer that something is wrong. He just isn’t his usual cheerful self. Gathering all their courage the children set out on a midnight quest to hunt down the Black Dog and chase it away. Gloria and Rayzer are really brave, but the black dog is really scary – and soon they realize that they can't fight it alone. Before long loads of other children are searching for it too, because the Black Dog is hounding lots of Dublin's adults. Together – and with the help of magical animals, birds and rodents – the children manage to corner the Black Dog . . . but will they have the courage and cleverness to destroy the frightening creature?

Join Rover the wonder-dog and the eccentric but lovable Mack familyas they get into one madcap adventure after the other! The poois about to hit the shoe... "Riotously funny" The Times"Packed full of bizarre humour, imagination and a whole lot of poo..." Bookseller"Brilliant" Irish Independent

Deals with the Rabbitte family from Barrytown, Dublin. In this title, we follow the rapid rise of Jimmy Rabbitte's soul band, the Commitments, and their equally rapid fall; and Sharon Rabbitte's attempts to keep the identity of her unborn child's father a secret, amid intense speculation from her family and friends.

A Greyhound of a Girl by Roddy Doyle is a touching story about love, family, and the power of memories. This book is a celebration of life, legacy, and the unbreakable ties that bind us to those we cherish. Named a Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far) by Kirkus This heartwarming and poignant tale spans four generations of women in an Irish family. Twelve-year-old Mary O'Hara is a spirited Dublin schoolgirl who is bravely facing the impending loss of her beloved Granny. As Granny clings to life, a mysterious young woman appears with a message that pulls Mary into an extraordinary adventure. This beautiful book, with its blend of humor and sorrow, explores the deep connections between mothers and daughters. As Mary, her mother Scarlett, her grandmother Emer, and her great-grandmother Tansey embark on a journey through memories and time, they discover the enduring bonds that unite them. Praise for A Greyhound of a Girl "A warm, witty, exquisitely nuanced multigenerational story." -Kirkus, starred review "This elegantly constructed yet beautifully simple story, set in Ireland and spun with affection by Booker Prize-winner Doyle, will be something different for YA readers. These four lilting voices will linger long after the book is closed." -Booklist, starred review "Written mostly in dialogue, at which Doyle excels, and populated with a charming foursome of Irish women, this lovely tale is as much about overcoming the fear of death as it is about death itself." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

Gloriously silly comedy from Booker prize winner and bestseller RoddyDoyle. If adults are mean to children, they get the Giggler Treatment. It'ssmelly. It's squishy. And it sticks to your shoe. But sometimes,just sometimes, the Gigglers make a mistake... Can anyone come to Mr Mack's rescue before the poo hits the shoe?

Gloriously silly comedy from Booker prize winner and bestseller RoddyDoyle. It's Christmas eve and Rudolph's got the flu! Will the big day be cancelled? Or can Rover the wonder-dog come tothe rescue?

It's up to Jimmy, Robbie, Kayla and Rover the wonder-dog to rescueMr Mack from prison, avoid the orphan catchers and save the worldfrom an army of stroppy slugs. Will they succeed? There's only one way to find out...

Fnissarna är små och nästan osynliga. De har tagit som sin livsuppgift att hämnas på vuxna som varit dumma mot barn. Och dessa elaka vuxna straffas på ett speciellt sätt. Det handlar om något kletigt och brunt. Den här gången är det Mr Mack som råkar ut för Fnissarbehandlingen, eller gör han det? En härligt fnissig och bajsig bok. Barn 6-9 år.

A second collection of stories from the Booker Prize-winning author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha Roddy Doyle has won acclaim for his wry wit, his uncanny ear, and his remarkable ability to fully capture the voices and hearts of his characters. Bullfighting, his second collection of stories, offers a series of bittersweet takes on men and middle age, revealing a panorama of Ireland today. Moving from classrooms to graveyards, from local pubs to bullrings, these tales of taking stock and reliving past glories feature men concerned with loss--of their place in the world, of their power, virility, health, and ability to love.

Award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and musician Paul Quarrington was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer in summer 2009. Looking death in the face, he decided to go out singing, throwing everything he had into his work and demonstrating a creative energy that belied his illness. He performed with his band, recorded two new albums, and completed this eclectic, funny, and moving memoir of a life lived in music and words. In Cigar Box Banjo, Quarrington ruminates on the bands of his childhood; his restless youth spent playing bass with a cult band, and his incarnation, in middle age, as rhythm guitarist and singer with the band Porkbelly Futures. Ranging through rock 'n' roll, the blues, folk, country, and soul, he explores how songs are made, how they work, and why they affect us so profoundly. On stage and in studios from Newfoundland to Nashville, Quarrington celebrates his last year on the planet.

The triumphant conclusion to the trilogy that began with A Star Called Henry Henry Smart is back. It is 1946, and Henry has crawled into the desert of Utah's Monument Valley to die. He's stumbled onto a film set though, and ends up in Hollywood collaborating with John Ford on a script based on his life. Eventually, Henry finds himself back in Ireland, where he becomes a custodian, and meets up with a woman who may or may not be his long-lost wife. After being injured in a political bombing in Dublin, the secret of his rebel past comes out, and Henry is a national hero. Or are his troubles just beginning? Raucous, colorful, and epic, The Dead Republic is the magnificent final act in the life of one of Doyle's most unforgettable characters.

— Nei, sa Aoife da Jimmy spurte henne om Gilbert kunne bo hos dem en stund.— Han er hyggelig, sa Jimmy.— Nei.— Du kommer til å like ham.— Nei.— Familien hans ble utradert under borgerkrigen, sa Jimmy.— Det er ikke noen borgerkrig i Nigeria. Du skulle skamme deg, Jimmy Rabbitte.— Okay, okay, sa Jimmy. — Jeg skal si det til ham. Han sto opp av senga.— Herregud, Jimmy. Kan det ikke vente til i morgen?— Nei, egentlig ikke, sa Jimmy. — Han er på loftet. En far som berømmer seg av sin fordomsfrihet når døtrene snakker om sex, får en utfordring når en av dem kommer hjem med en svart type. Jimmy Rabbitte fra The Commitments starter et nytt band, og denne gangen oppfordres hvite irer til ikke å søke. Ray Brady utvikler en test for å måle irskhet, basert på folks reaksjon på Riverdance, Danny Boy og Robbie Keanes skåring mot Tyskland under fotball-VM i 2002. Gjennom åtte fortellinger utforsker Roddy Doyle forskjellige erfaringer ved immigrasjon. Historiene er tankevekkende, rørende og veldig morsomme.

In Paul Quarrington's favorite childhood recording, a boy fashions a banjo from a cigar box, pluckily sets off for a contest in the next town, and wins with a song that weaves in the sounds he hears along the way: a bluebird trilling, truck tires whining. Years later, a writer and musician himself, Quarrington is suddenly diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and begins to ponder the path his own life has taken and the music it's made along the way. Quarrington ruminates on the bands of his childhood; his restless youth, spent playing bass with a cult band; and his incarnation, in middle age, as rhythm guitarist and singer with the band Porkbelly Futures. From rock'n'roll to country and soul, he explores how songs are made, how they work, and why they affect us so deeply.

Dave, Pat and Ben have been best friends since they were kids. They do everything together, and they all love their dear Liverpool football club. On a trip to see their favorite team in action, they have a few too many drinks before the match. Dave and Pat get busy chatting up two local girls. Suddenly it's time to leave for the game. But where is Ben?