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Category Archives: Non fiction
The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
A uniquely moving book, beautifully written with poignancy and a touch of humour – a window into a world of paralysis
And Away… by Bob Mortimer
An easy read with all that you would expect from Bob Mortimer: tall tales, humour, sentiment and honesty.
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn is a tale of endurance and resilience, emotional and physical, and ultimately, hope which takes place on the coastal path of south-west England
Holding On Loosely by Dana Knox Wright
Dana Knox Wright’s history is inspirational reading with moving stories and a whole load of hard earned wisdom – a wonderful book.
Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness by Peter Godfrey-Smith
Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith – An interesting book which discusses the evolution of intelligence and focuses on how this manifests itself in the octopus
Braving the World: Adventures in Travel and Retirement by Pam Saylor
Pam Saylor’s recount of her travel experience in Europe is lively and honest, crammed full of details to absorb, as well as tips and advice.
Educated by Tara Westover
Tara Westover’s honest retelling of her upbringing, its restrictions and her attempts to escape the brutal binds family can create is a literary tour de force.
They Left Us Everything by Plum Johnson
An exploration of family relationships and the memories that can be rediscovered when clearing out a family home.
The Library Book by Susan Orlean
The Library Book by Susan Orlean is so much more than a book about a fire in a Los Angeles’ library.
Scuffed Granny 