A gripping account of the 1980 Iranian embassy siege is among the latest book releases at Waterstones Enniskillen.
Historian Ben Macintyre's The Siege delves into the tense six-day standoff where six armed gunmen took 26 hostages, including three British citizens, at the Iranian embassy in London.
The siege, which unfolded on April 30, 1980, became the longest news flash in British television history, captivating millions across the nation.
The narrative takes readers through the meticulous planning of the SAS's rescue mission, Operation Nimrod, and the behind-the-scenes intelligence work.
It also recreates the dramatic conversations between negotiators and hostages, providing a detailed account of the siege and rescue mission.
The book gives readers a fresh perspective on how the event forever changed the public perception of the SAS and the nation itself.
For those who enjoy cooking, Jamie Oliver's latest offering, Simply Jamie: Fast and Simple Food, brings a collection of recipes designed for ease, accessibility, and maximum flavour.
From quick midweek meals to weekend feasts, the book is divided into five chapters, each offering a variety of dishes that can be prepared with minimal effort.
The book also offers clever ways to transform leftovers into new dishes, ensuring that nothing goes to waste.
Nigel Slater, an award-winning food writer, has released A Thousand Feasts: Small Moments of Joy … a Memoir of Sorts.
The book is a collection of treasured memories and observations, offering readers a glimpse into Slater's life, mostly spent in the kitchen.
The memoir is filled with odes to everyday pleasures, from the sight of snowdrops under an oak tree to a basket of dumplings fresh from the steamer.
It is a book that shows how warmth and purpose can be found everywhere, even when the world feels dark and unforgiving.
The novel follows Sadie Smith, a 30-something American undercover agent, as she infiltrates a commune of radical eco-activists in a remote corner of France.
The novel, written in short, vaulting sections, is a profound treatise on human history, offering keen insights and high comedy.
Held by Anne Michaels, also shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, is a narrative that spans four generations.
The novel begins in 1917, with a soldier named John lying on a battlefield near the River Escaut, unable to move or feel his legs.
The story then moves to 1920, with John returning from the war to North Yorkshire.
Reunited with his lover, Helena, he reopens his photography business, but the past continues to erupt into the present, as ghosts begin to surface in his pictures.
The narrative unfolds over the century, with moments of connection and consequence igniting and re-igniting.
Held is a novel full of mystery, wisdom, and compassion, written by a writer at the height of her powers.
These books offer something for every reader, whether they are looking for a gripping historical account, a collection of simple recipes, a memoir filled with everyday pleasures, or a novel that spans generations.
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