Philosophy

Progress: A History of Humanity’s Worst Idea

‘A new understanding of history’ Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1%

‘If you think progress will take us to the promised land, this is a must-read’ Alpa Shah, author of The Incarcerations

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Blueprints: How mathematics shapes creativity

‘WHAT TO READ IN 2025’ FINANCIAL TIMES

Many artists are unaware of the mathematics that bubble beneath their craft, while some consciously use it for inspiration. Our instincts might tell us that these two subjects are incompatible forces with nothing in common, but what if we’re wrong?

Notes to John

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

‘Utterly fascinating’ NEW YORK TIMES

‘A profound, rich document’NEW STATESMAN

‘An act of intimate storytelling’VOGUE

A recently discovered journal from one of America’s most iconic writers, Joan Didion, the author of The Year of Magical Thinking and Blue Nights.

Four Stars: A Life. Reviewed.

The second book from acclaimed writer and journalist Joel Golby

‘There’s no one funnier than Joel Golby’ GREG JAMES

‘I love this book’ DOLLY ALDERTON

The Tao of Pooh

New 2025 edition of the popular self-help guide, with a brand new cover look!

“What’s this you’re writing?… asked Pooh, climbing onto the writing table.

“The Tao of Pooh,… I replied.

Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human

‘Has the power to change the way you look at the world’ Steven Bartlett

‘The heir to Oliver Sacks’ David Baddiel

A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024

AN INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH

Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger.

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