The Rome Plague Diaries
Matthew Kneale
A captivating diary of life in Rome during the Covid-19 lockdown. Matthew Kneale shares his personal experiences, observations, and reflections on the city and its people as they navigate an unprecedented crisis. A poignant and insightful account of resilience, community, and the enduring spirit of Rome.
Dear Life
Rachel Clarke
In 'Dear Life', Rachel Clarke, a palliative care doctor, shares profound and deeply moving stories from her clinical experience, exploring themes of love, loss, hope, and the essence of living in the face of death. With unflinching honesty and heartfelt compassion, she invites readers to contemplate the beauty and fragility of life, offering a powerful reminder of what truly matters.
How to Think Like a Philosopher
Peter Cave
Explore the minds of influential philosophers throughout history and discover how their ideas can help us reassess and enrich our own lives. From Lao Tzu to Sappho to Zeno of Elea, this book delves into the thinking of scholars, dreamers, and sages, offering a fresh perspective on how to live a more meaningful human life.
This is Going to Hurt
Adam Kay
A hilarious and heartbreaking memoir based on the diaries of a junior doctor working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS). Experience the brutal hours, intense pressure, and darkly comedic moments of life on the front lines of medicine.
And the Band Played On
Randy Shilts
A gripping account of the early years of the AIDS epidemic in America, exposing the political indifference, scientific rivalries, and social prejudices that allowed the disease to spread unchecked. A story of courage and cowardice, compassion and bigotry, that changed the course of history.
Humanly Possible
Sarah Bakewell
A compelling exploration of humanism through the ages, tracing its evolution from ancient philosophies to modern movements. Discover the key figures who championed freethinking, enquiry, and hope, and how their ideas continue to shape our world.
Finding Ultra
Rich Roll
Finding Ultra is the story of Rich Roll's transformation from an overweight, middle-aged lawyer to one of the world's fittest men. After a moment of reckoning on the eve of his 40th birthday, Roll embraced a plant-based diet and rediscovered his passion for athletics, ultimately competing in Ultraman, a grueling endurance triathlon. This is a story of hope, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome challenges and achieve greatness.
The Devil in the White City
Erik Larson
The interwoven stories of the architect Daniel Burnham and the serial killer H.H. Holmes, set against the backdrop of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. A gripping narrative of ambition, innovation, and unspeakable evil in a city on the cusp of greatness.