ON MYSTICISM: a modern exploration of ancient spirituality by SIMON CRITCHLEY
On Mysticism by Simon Critchley offers a reflective exploration into mysticism and its place in contemporary culture, blending philosophy and spiritual insight.
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ADRIAN CHILES’ musings: wit and wisdom in THE CURIOUS COLUMNS
Adrian Chiles reflects on life’s quirks with wit and depth in The Curious Columns, a must-read for those seeking humor and humanity.
PLAYBOY: escaping heteronormality in bourgeois France – Constance Debré’s sharp memoir
Shedding class privilege in favour of life without many monetary frivolities, Playboy is a story of bravery and ultimate personal freedom, and the costs that come with it.
One hell of a debut: ENGLAND IS MINE wades through a dehumanising modern Britain
England Is Mine is an extraordinary debut novel that's as addictive as the subreddits, blogs and Discord chats we read through the minds of the protagonists.
THE LANGUAGE PUZZLE is a page-turning dive into the mysteries of human communication
The Language Puzzle offers both fact and theory in a quest to uncover the backstory on one of human’s oldest traits.
IN THE LONG RUN: author Jonathan White explores the power of the future
An insightful read, In The Long Run explores the place of futurological thinking in various political events and ideologies throughout history.
EMPEROR OF ROME: MARY BEARD takes human approach to modern classical history
Discover the fascinating world of Roman emperors with Mary Beard's latest book, exploring their daily lives, myths, and power dynamics.
Poet Frieda Hughes’ experimental GEORGE: A MAGPIE MEMOIR is filled with hope, joy and tears
Join Frieda Hughes as she recounts the extraordinary life of George the magpie in an experimental memoir filled with tears, triumphs, and a journey of hope and love.
HASHI MOHAMED presents a powerful manifesto to the housing crisis in A HOME OF ONE’S OWN
A Home Of One’s Own powerfully critiques the systemic cycles in the housing market whilst defending the right for everybody to have a home.
AM I NORMAL? will change the way you perceive normality
In Am I Normal?, Sarah Chaney explores what is normal and how it came to be recognised as such while stressing it's not always been this way.
HOW WORDS GET GOOD: a solid nuts and bolts guide for any budding editor
Rebecca Lee has worked for 20 years at Penguin, and has parlayed her experience as well as that of multiple interviewees into How Words Get Good.