Trauma Bonds
A fascinating journalistic exploration into the impact of intergenerational trauma on the descendants of both survivors and perpetrators
Society & culture: general
Optimised: The Testosterone Reboot
A myth-busting guide on testosterone from leading endocrinologist Dr Jeff Foster to help men feel stronger, healthier, and get back to their best selves.
Sanctuary
Sanctuary is an ancient right. But what does it mean today? Drawing on a lifetime of engagement with literature, myth, history and tradition from different cultures, Marina Warner’s Sanctuary is an ambitious attempt to grapple with the sharpest questions that we are facing in today’s world of global turmoil.
The Polyester Book of (Bad) Taste
A deep dive into the joy and power of personal pleasures, quirks, obsessions and bad taste, from zine royalty, Ione Gamble.
Inconceivable: Reproduction in the Age of Uncertainty
Who can afford to have children in the 21st century? New Yorker journalist Anna Louie Sussman investigates the true cost of creating life in the modern world.
Crown Jewels: Royal Women and their Extraordinary Influence
Globally famous and yet universally misunderstood – these are the complex and utterly engrossing stories of Britain’s royal women behind the public façade.
Out in the World: The Gay Guide to Travelling with Pride
This nifty paperback is your travel-friendly, indispensable guide to LGBTQ+ travel from The Nomadic Boys – full of tips, advice and resources on the best and safest places to visit around the world.
The Cheese Cure: How Comté and Camembert Fed My Soul
‘A wonderful book.’ Cathy Rentzenbrink
‘A remarkable tale’ The Spectator
This is Also a Love Story: Searching for Good in a Divided World
An acclaimed reporter takes us on an unforgettable journey, capturing the human capacity for love and connection against all odds.
Letters to My Younger Queer Self: Inspiring, influential voices from the LGBTQIA+ community
‘The compelling stories in this book are funny, uplifting and at times poignant and sad, but always honest. I learned such a lot.’ – Lorraine Kelly
‘A beautifully heartfelt and poignant collection of wisdom, wit, and reflection.’ – William Hanson, author of Just Good Manners
The Heart-Shaped Tin: Love, Loss and Kitchen Objects
‘Extraordinary’ TELEGRAPH ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Bee Wilson is one of my favourite writers and this may be her best book’ CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN
This strikingly original account from award-winning food writer Bee Wilson charts how everyday objects take on deeply personal meanings in all our lives.