Introducing Angeline's books...

The Secret Diary of Stephanie Agnew

"You can't help falling for Stephanie's charm. A touching take, with plenty of smart observational comedy on 1990s Northern Ireland."

​NJ McCarrigle, The Irish Times.

"This bright and often touching book is a worthy addition to the mosaic of Troubles novels that are so important for our own understanding of the past, especially given that its Ulster-Scots perspective is still largely underrepresented."

Deborah Neill, Fortnight Issue 498, July 2025


“Utterly romantic and very funny. I enjoyed the carefully drawn mixture of light-hearted pathos and the 1990’s Ulster-specific anxiety surrounding the tension between causing offence and remaining authentic to your identity.”

Shirley-Anne McMillan, Grapefruit Moon

“Stephanie’s poetic sensibility reveals the area’s historical layers of identity where Gaelic and Scots, unionist and nationalist, Scottish and Irish culture vie with each other but unite in Stephanie’s imagination to create a multi-faceted identity which soars beyond stark stereotypes. An engaging read for anyone fascinated by the shared cultures of Ireland and Scotland.” 

Billy Kay, author of Scots: The Mither Tongue


​​Snugville Street
"An enjoyable coming-of-age tale with a Belfast twist."
The Irish Times

Road to Snugville Street
A prequel to Angeline's bestselling novel, Snugville Street. (Previously entitled A Belfast Tale).
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"Uniquely, authentically and enjoyably Belfast." Tony Macaulay, author of Paperboy."




Dusty Bluebells

"You could imagine Dusty Bluebells as a period drama on the BBC...Angeline King brings a rich, cultural history to life in a family saga spanning 50 years...Pithy with Ulster Scots, old rhymes, cures and sayings, there is a sense of magic to it all. A book to warm your heart on a cold winter’s night." Ruth McKee, The Irish Times

"Past haunts present across the generations. King gets inside her people...More Jessie Kesson than Kailyard." The Courrier, The Press & Journal, Scotland
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​"As the first ever Festival-trained lead dancer of Riverdance, I am delighted to see this book."
Lauren Smyth, former lead dancer, Riverdance.

"A wonderful historical record of dancing in Ulster. I have taught festival Irish dancing, Sean-nos dancing, set dancing and Cape Breton dancing, so this book helped me make sense of all the various styles that I've practised throughout the years." Robert Hunter, dance teacher, County Antrim.

"Irish Dancing: The Festival Story is the book that fills the gap in the long and wonderful history of Irish Dance. Highlighting the unique way that the style not only kept alive the form and grace of the dance, but allowed a shared culture to thrive despite its community being, at times, torn apart." Les Baird, Adjudicator, Spain.



"...for big weans and wee weans."
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​The Bully Up the Brae: A school girl struggles with soggy jam sandwiches and the bully on the school brae. 
The Band Stick: Two boys compete in an unique band stick competition. 
The Children of Latharna: Sea monsters, Tayto crisp sandwiches and roller boots are the ingredients of this seaside adventure.

"Fabulous retelling of Children of Lir. Gaelic and Ulster Scots co-exist happily in this super publication."
Liz Weir, storyteller

"Lyrical and nostalgic, wistful and humorous"
Ian Andrew, author
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Thank you to the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.