Non-fiction Highlights

New Non Fiction

New and recommended non-fiction for cool weather reading

All Over the Map: A Cartographic Odyssey. Betsy Mason
This gorgeous book has been created by map lovers for map lovers. It explores the intriguing stories behind maps from a wide variety of cultures, civilizations, and time periods. It even has a map of Westeros from The Game of Thrones!

Bosh! Henry Firth
Henry Firth and Ian Theasby are creators of the world's biggest and fastest-growing plant-based platform.  Here they share over 140 of their favourite go-to breakfasts, crowd-pleasing party pieces, hearty dinners, sumptuous desserts & incredible sharing cocktails.

Brolliology: A History of the Umbrella in Life and Literature. Marion Rankine
Who would have thought an umbrella could be so fascinating! This often overlooked item doesn't just keep us dry, but has something to say about class and gender, and has all sorts of social connotations.  This is a fun and well-illustrated book.

Can You Die of a Broken Heart?: A Heart Surgeon's Insight into What Makes Us Tick. Nikki Stamp
This is not only a user's manual for a healthy heart, but also an intricate and clearly  written account of a heart and lung surgeon's insights into the heart and the experiences that affect it.

House of Fiction: From Pemberley to Brideshead, Great British Houses in Literature and Life. Phyllis Richardson
The House of Fiction presents some of the most influential houses in Britain through the stories they inspired, while offering candid glimpses of the writers who brought them to life.

Japonisme: Ikigai, Forest Bathing, Wabi-Sabi and More. Erin Longhurst
The Japanese art of contentment is beautifully described in this delightful book. You will learn practical ways to achieve calm in small but fundamental ways, based on Japanese culture and traditions.

Knit Like A Latvian: 50 Knitting Patterns For a Fresh Take on Traditional Latvian Mittens. Ieva Ozolina.
Choose from 50 beautiful designs which are derived from Latvian mythology, each presented with a chart.

Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality. Dawson Church
Prepare to be amazed in this fascinating book by award-winning researcher Dawson Church. He explains the science showing how our minds create matter.

Pops: Fatherhood in Pieces. Michael Chabon
Enjoy the wonderful writing style in these honest and entertaining essays on fatherhood by Pulitzer-Prize-Winning author and father of four. 

Pottery Gardener: Flowers and Hens at the Emma Bridgewater Factory. Arthur Parkinson
Gardeners and hen fanciers, as well as pottery lovers, will adore this beautifully illustrated book on the stunning garden tucked behind the walled garden of the iconic Emma Bridgewater pottery factrory in Stoke-on-Trent. 

Travels Through the French Riviera: An Artist's Guide to the Storied Coastline, from Menton to Saint-Tropez. Virginia Johnson.
This book is a beautiful sketchbook as well as a travel guide, and celebrates the sublime joys of places whose names are like poetry to the traveler - Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Vence, Saint Paul-de-Vence, Antibes, Vence, Menton, Saint-Tropez.

Why Vinyl Matters: A Manifesto From Musicians and Fans. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike
A collection of interviews conducted with an assortment of musicians, producers, DJs, record store owners, collectors, artists and record label owners about their love for vinyl.