First stockist in Co. Cork!

Richard Shore and Susan Herlithy

I’m delighted to announce you can now discover my children’s books in Susan Herlithy Ceramics, Midleton, Co. Cork. Susan is passionate about the landscapes, pottery, and supporting local artists – so it’s exciting to be part of this exciting and renowned pottery and gift gallery. Along with the pottery studio and gallery, Susan also offers […]

Adventure stories come to Tramore!

Richard Shore storytelling in Tramore

Thanks so much to everyone who came to my storytelling event last Saturday 13 June. We had an amazing time at the Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre reading adventure stories, and learning about ocean plastic pollution, and how important the world’s oceans are. The centre’s garden storytelling area with amazing views of Tramore Bay proved the […]

Storytelling coming to Tramore!

Richard Shore Books storytelling at Tramore Coastguard Centre

I’m so excited that I’ll be book reading at the Tramore Coastguard Cultural Centre, Saturday 13 June. You can hear the amazing bedtime story series Hurrahtum Adventures!, and Will’s Wild Adventures – all in the garden storytelling area with the spectacular setting of Tramore Bay. I’ll also be talking about ocean plastic pollution, and how […]

We’re in Waterford!

Allen Troy of GROW HQ with author, Richard Shore.

Thrilled to be now stocking my bedtime adventure stories in GROW HQ in Waterford! GROW HQ encompasses an award-winning zero-waste café, organic kitchen garden, education centre and working farm in Waterford. It’s the home of the GIY movement which is on a mission to inspire a global movement of food growers, one GIYer at a […]

Lismore welcomes Richard Shore Books!

Mealla Fahey of Lismore Heritage Centre with Richard Shore.

I’m excited to say that the Lismore Heritage Centre is the latest stockist of Hurrahtum Adventures! and Will’s Wild Adventures. The centre offers so much to locals, and visitors and tourists to the area. Along with a great gift shop, you can experience the Craggy Island escape room, and a fascinating virtual tour of Lismore […]

Thank you!

Group at Richard Shore Books launch

I wanted to say a massive thanks for coming to my books launch yesterday (14 June 2025) at the Dungarvan Library. There were readings, and I spoke about why I write bedtime stories, Hurrahtum Adventures! and Will’s Wild Adventures, and supporting the health of the ocean with Ocean Generation. Two lucky readers, Alfie and Joey, […]

Isabel’s Place stocks bedtime adventure stories!

Isabel and Richard Shore at Isabel's Place

We’re delighted to have Hurrahtum Adventures! and Will’s Wild Adventures in Isabel’s Place, Dungarvan. It’s a brilliant shop on Main Street offering the best of Irish design and gifts. They have a carefully curated selection of pieces with a focus on story, quality and sustainability. Thanks so much to Isabel and the team for supporting […]

Happy World Ocean Day!

Happy World Ocean Day with Richard Shore Books

We’re celebrating World Ocean Day (08 June) with our charity partner Ocean Generation, to highlight how amazing the Ocean is… To spark your wonder at the Ocean, we give 5% of profits from Hurrahtum Adventures! Four Magical Tales to Ocean Generation. The Tangled Tuna book in the series highlights ocean plastic pollution with an inspiring […]

Books launch – and you’re invited!

Richard Shore Books - book launch invite

I’m excited to say that I’m launching my latest books Saturday 14 June at the Dungarvan Library – and I’d be delighted to see you there. I’ll talk about my bedtime adventure stories for children, helping to protect the oceans, and I’ll be running a giveaway to win a copy of each book – Hurrahtum […]

It’s 6!

Ashling Mernin of Eason with Richard Shore Books

So excited to say that Eason in Dungarvan has become the sixth stockist of my bedtime adventure stories for children! The Dungarvan store has Hurrahtum Adventures! and Will’s Wild Adventures – both series containing four inspiring tales each. Many thanks to Eason, and Ashling Mernin – assistant manager, for supporting my author work. Be sure […]