Non-fiction
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An extraordinary story of a once-in-a-lifetime experience, beautifully told.
A memoir of mental illness which extolls the beauty and value of nature, and celebrates the work of John Clare. So much to enjoy.
This is a beautiful book dedicated to recording and celebrating the nests of some of our most familiar birds. It is full of exquisite lifesize illustrations accompanied by fascinating short accounts of the process of finding the nests and discovering details of the birds and their offspring.
An entertaining and enlightening presentation of the impact of mathematics on our daily lives and how we might respond to the figures we confront.
Rory Stewart tracks his entry into politics and ministerial roles while sharing his insight into Parliament. Brilliant, enlightening, worrying but ultimately hopeful.
An unusual, lyrical fictionalised biography of a true countryman. Powerful and haunting.
How understanding animals can save your life - a doctor explains in this fascinating personal journey of discovery.
Sailing alone in the Atlantic, Heiney takes time to remember his son's life. A beautiful book which is moving and insightful.
Wonderfully informative and inspiring account of Orwell's appreciation of the natural world, leading us to explore many other facets of his life and ours.
This is a disturbing, distressing, powerful and challenging read exposing the war crimes against women. Brilliantly written.
The entrepreneurial spirit could be the answer to society's troubles, if we change our outlook and motivation.
A fascinating and inspiring account of life editing a national newspaper, while seeking to achieve a personal challenge!
A diary in the life of Plum, the dog owned by illustrator Emma Chichester Clark. This is the most beautiful book!
An incredibly readable, and fascinating message seeing the world through the eyes of those who might consider themselves introverts, while also having plenty to say to those who would label themselves as extroverts.
After a successful career in journalism, and raising a large and happy family, the author leaves it all behind and becomes a teacher. Brilliantly inspiring and entertaining. Haven't been able to stop telling people about this book!
The most astonishing personal account of understanding and coping with depression. An uplifting, inspiring and moving read which you want to pick up again as soon as you put it down.
A moving, challenging and inspiring account of how a young mother felt led to help the people of Syria, and how the vision grew.
A gentle, reassuring and thought-provoking consideration of what it means to take time to heal.
A memoir about doing nothing! Fascinating.
This memoir about buying and running a hardware shop delves into the history of DIY as well as providing compelling and amusing tales of customers we can all relate to!
A beautifully written personal response to the changing attitudes to farming through three generations, and an impassioned plea for the future.
The marvellous Susie Dent introduces new words to young readers to describe and bring about joy, hope and happiness.
An engaging, entertaining and inspiring account of a young woman undertaking the world's most challenging horse race.
Behind the scenes of many of the key interviews at BBC Two's 'Newsnight'. Fascinating!
A wonderfully moving and informative memoir about a new life in Shetland, responding to motherhood, illness and the natural environment.
There are 22 gardens spanning Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, each with glorious photography and a detailed account of the notable features as well as a short history of the owners and designers. Glorious!
If you (or someone you know) have a heightened sense of empathy, notice tiny details that other people don't or often feel overwhelmed in a busy environment, you'll also find this of interest.
An amazing photographic history of shipwrecks on Britain's south-west coast.
Glorious pictures with a marvellous account of this famous garden, delighting in the history of its transformation by writer Vita Sackville West and diplomat Harold Nicholson in the 1930s.
An entertaining, but ultimately disturbing, investigation into conspiracy theories. We must all play our part in finding and telling the truth.