We’ve had a lot of interest in Warhammer from younger visitors lately, so we will be holding Warhammer meetings for players aged 12 to 17 from 4pm to 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month, starting on Wednesday 6th August. Bring along your own miniatures, paints, terrain etc. We will also have some miniatures,...Read More

Amazing news – we are one of the winners of the Books At One Community Prize Fund! This fantastic initiative will support independent bookshops to continue to provide cultural and social spaces in their local communities. We’ll be using this prize to run a series of community-focused events throughout the year. A huge Thank You...Read More

We are delighted to be selling copies of Father, Son and Brother Ghost, John MacKenna’s new memoir, at the book’s launch in Athy Library on 11th July. Described by Gabriel Byrne as: A beautiful book. Superbly and movingly written. A life and time recalled without sentiment. John MacKenna casts a cold eye on the sometimes...Read More

Due to popular demand, we are starting a new evening book club, meeting on the second Thursday of every month. If you’re interested in joining, please contact us on WhatsApp (085) 860 6725, by email (woodbinebooks@gmail.com), or by calling in to the bookshop in person. For a taste of what to expect, here are some...Read More

Not sure what book you’d like to read next? Allow us to pick a read for you, based on the books we love. Add to wishlist Surprise me!….with historical fiction €12.50 Add to basket Add to wishlist Surprise me!….with translated fiction €12.50 Add to basket Add to wishlist Surprise me!….with a classic €12.50 Add to...Read More

To celebrate the release of My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes on 11th April, we are giving away a €50 voucher to The Powder Room, Lower Main Street, Kilcullen to one lucky customer. To be in with a chance to win this voucher, simply pre-order My Favourite Mistake online using the link below or call...Read More

This year’s World Book Day takes place on 2nd March 2023. All schoolchildren will receive a €1.50 voucher to exchange for a special World Book Day book or to be used as a discount against a full-price book. We are currently accepting World Book Day vouchers in-store and we have the complete range of WBD...Read More