Non-fiction

The books here are listed alphabetically by title.

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by Elizabeth Gilbert
A fabulously entertaining and encouraging read about having the courage to create!
by Mya-Rose Craig
Ever since she was a child, Mya-Rose Craig has travelled the world to see birds. This is the story of her family, a passion for birdwatching, and much more.
by Matthew Syed
Why failing is important, and how we should learn to embrace it!
by Nicola Davies
Stunning book about whales, combining beautiful illustrations, poetry, memoir and fascinating facts for all ages from four upwards.
by Joanna Cannon
A frank, moving and beautifully written memoir exploring, through the highs and lows of her career path as a junior doctor.
by David Wright
From a Suffolk third generation baker, this is a personal account of the history and magic of bread - how it's made, sold and enjoyed!
by Richard Coles
An entertaining and insightful memoir on life as a parish vicar, and sometime broadcaster.
by Hannah Rudd
A powerful but very readable guide to the extraordinary life of our seas, and what we can do to protect them.
by Ben Short
A powerful memoir of a charcoal burner in Dorset who was once a city advertising executive.
by Alistair Campbell
Rich with information, observation and instruction, this book encourages us all to become more politically engaged.
by Florian Gadsby
A stunning tale of a potter's passion for his craft. Beautiful images, lots of information, and a powerful insight into a discipline and an attitude to life.
by Daniel Hahn
A translator's diary of the decisions he makes and the challenges he faces in a typical assignment. Fascinating!
by Simon Mundie
Learning lessons on life from sporting champions.
by Adam Henson
Something for everyone with personal recollections of farming and family life, fascinating facts about Christmas traditions, rare breeds and life on tv!
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A collection of pithy, inspiring, humorous and challenging quotes, accompanied by beautiful black and white photography.
by Gavin Pretor-Pinney illustrated by William Grill
Mesmerising illustrations introduce readers young and older to the magic of clouds. Stunning.
by Bernadette Russell
How simple acts of kindness can change the world, a memoir and interviews with scientists, researchers, activists, proving the point!
by Cathy Rentzenbrink
A story of a life lived with and through books.
by Alba Donati
A beautifully packaged, beautifully told story of the beginnings of a bookshop in Tuscany.
by Dara McAnulty
A beautifully written, intelligent and deeply personal journal by a young man about wildlife, and a world which he sometimes struggles to understand.
by Henry Marsh
Part memoir, part case studies, this is an inspiring and enlightening compelling account of the life of a neurosurgeon.
by Simon Garfield
A humorous and intriguing discovery of what dogs mean to us, and what we might give them in return.
by Lamorna Ash
A personal investigation into a new generation's search for faith in an age of uncertainty.
by Ha-Joon Chang
A very clever and interesting read combining fascinating facts about food with even more fascinating facts about economics!
by Alice Loxton
A perfect gift at coming-of-age, looking at the younger lives of people through history.
by Emily Dean
Can all of life's problems be solved with a dog? This is a wonderfully funny and terribly sad story of family, loss and healing.
by Roopa Farooki
A junior doctor's story of life, death and grief in a time of pandemic. Powerful, moving, horrifying and beautifully written.
by John Green
An extraordinary book - a completely engrossing and compelling read about how this disease has affected our global society.
by Molly Oldfield
A beautiful book for a seasonal gift! It's heavy with information and vibrant with colourful and cheerful illustrations.

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