10 books for October: Grand Mam, Pat Spillane, Britney and more... 

As the Christmas rush approaches, there are plenty books out this month that might make for good pressies 

Some of this month's new-release authors, from left: pop icon Britney Spears; GAA legend Pat Spillane; podcasters PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey

From Malin Head to Mizen Head, by Joanna Donnelly (October 5)

Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly writes about Ireland’s Sea Area Forecast, visiting the places that are a familiar part of the daily broadcast and explaining its unique history, language and science.