Addiction & Recovery

What if the food you eat could rewind your biological clock? 'Clear and compelling' — Chris van Tulleken 'Really interesting and insightful' — Joe Wicks 'Fascinating' — Tim Spector From the rising incidence of cancer in the under-50s to increased infertility rates, there are signs everywhere that growing numbers of us are ageing too quickly. Why? Many believe there’s one...

The inspiration behind the Netflix TV series Painkillers, starring Uzo Aduba and Matthew Broderick. Amazon's Top 20 Best Books of the Year 'This is no dense medical tome, but a page-turner with a villainous family to rival the Roys in Succession, and one where every chapter ends with the perfect bombshell.' - Esquire The highly-anticipated portrait of three generations of...

When I was twenty-one, I met a girl who introduced me to five magic words that changed my life: Happy, Thank You. More, Please. Kyla Cobbler's path to self-love hasn't run smoothly. From making questionable dating decisions, to using booze to quell her constant Irish state of mortification, to getting arrested for drug smuggling—sometimes it's been hard to believe the universe...

Shuggie Bain is a powerful debut novel by Douglas Stuart that captures the stark realities of a family struggling to survive in 1980s Glasgow. With unflinching honesty and profound compassion, Stuart paints a vivid portrait of addiction, resilience, and a son's enduring hope. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling city, the novel follows Agnes Bain and her youngest son,...

The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is a profound and deeply moving novel that delves into the life of Esther Greenwood, a young woman who seems to have it all: a prestigious internship at a prominent magazine in New York City, academic success, and a promising future. However, beneath the surface, Esther grapples with a growing sense of inadequacy and...

A myth-busting guide to one of the key pillars of health and longevity - walking - by the renowned foot health experts. Walking isn't just a leisurely activity or a form of personal transportation. Its far-reaching benefits - not just for physical health, but for mental clarity and emotional well-being, creativity, and social connection - make it a vital component...

A radical new approach to tackling anxiety, depression, and purposelessness through connection, spirituality, and transcendence from international bestselling author of Dopamine Nation, Dr Anna Lembke. Using her personal story of deep loss and subsequent spiritual awakening as a powerful entry point, Dr Anna Lembke opens the door to a vitally important aspect of life that has been badly neglected in...

10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION - WITH AN UPDATED AFTERWORD BY THE AUTHOR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND INSPIRATION FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY 'Screamingly addictive' — STEPHEN FRY 'Superb ... Thrilling story-telling' — NAOMI KLEIN 'A powerful contribution to an urgent debate' — GUARDIAN What if everything we’ve been told about addiction is wrong? One...

A TIME magazine Must-Read Book of the Year Ever wonder what your therapist is thinking? Now you can find out, as therapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb takes us behind the scenes of her practice - where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she). When a personal crisis causes her world to come crashing...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a raw, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing her struggles with alcohol — and the journey she must take to heal. Everyone in Bella's life needs something from her. Her mum needs her to help around the house, her dad needs her not to make waves, and...

In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr Gabor Maté delves deep into the heart of addiction, exploring its roots and the path towards healing. Drawing from Dr Maté's extensive experience working with individuals grappling with severe addiction and mental illness, this groundbreaking work sheds light on the complexity of addiction in a way that is both enlightening and compassionate....

The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace offers a transformative approach to addressing your relationship with alcohol by inviting you on a 30-day journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The book provides a step-by-step programme that encourages you to explore and question your drinking habits, whilst fostering a deeper understanding of the underlying reasons behind your consumption. Through a series of daily...

In This Naked Mind by Annie Grace, readers are invited to embark on a transformative journey to understand the complex relationship between alcohol and the mind. Grace delves deep into the reasons behind our drinking habits, uncovering insights that will empower you to change your relationship with alcohol permanently. Without descending into scare tactics or rigid rules, this revolutionary book...

A brand-new edition of Dr Rangan Chatterjee's biggest book to date, reimagined with exclusive content and a beautiful new design. The Instant No.1 Bestseller 'Even your first taste of this book's practical, inviting and effective strategies for happiness will make you glad you did.' - from the foreword by Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks Happiness is a practice,...

The sensational account of the overwhelming role of drug-taking in the Third Reich - from Hitler and his entourage to ordinary troops. The Nazis styled themselves as warriors against moral degeneracy. Yet, as Norman Ohler's gripping bestseller reveals, the entire Third Reich was permeated with drugs—cocaine, heroin, morphine and, most of all, methamphetamines, or crystal meth. These substances were used...

A revised and expanded edition of the recovery classic by Patrick Carnes, PhD, a leading expert on addictive behaviours. It was out of his reverence and respect for the wisdom and therapeutic value of the Twelve Steps that Carnes wrote A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps, now a recovery classic and self-help staple for anyone looking for guidance for...

John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world's deadliest disease. Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticised as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of...

Why cook at home when you can order in? Only 50 years ago, pure methamphetamine was legally prescribed in New Zealand to anyone looking for a boost. But it wasn't long before P was rebranded as the most dangerous and destructive drug in the world - and New Zealanders were cemented as among its biggest users. With dry wit and...

'A masterclass in understanding' ANNIE GRACE, author of This Naked Mind Ten questions to ask yourself, right now: Do you have a sense that something is wrong, but you don't know what it is? Do you have a feeling that you are hollow inside, that you are empty or have a void within? Do you react badly to rejection? Do...

One of Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025 A really moving and heart-rending story. Unshrunk will help and empower so many people. JOHANN HARI, author of Stolen Focus and Lost Connections Unshrunk is the story of a young woman who dared to be herself, and a potent reminder of why human suffering can never be reduced to a diagnostic...

The cult classic on psychedelics and human consciousness by the world-famous ethnobotanist Terence McKenna. ‘The single most influential spokesperson for organic psychedelics’ – The Independent What can altered states of consciousness reveal about our origins and our place in nature? In this landmark piece of psychedelic literature, renowned ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence McKenna explores our ancient relationship with organic psychedelics...

'Back in 2012, everyone knew who Bradley Wiggins was. Everyone, that is, but me. Thirteen years after the summer that defined me, I have finally defined myself. The disguises have gone. I've made peace with myself.' 'IT'S NOT A LIGHT READ BUT, BLIMEY, IT IS BRILLIANT.' POLLY VERNON, THE TIMES 'SUCH A BRAVE BOOK: SUPER OPEN, SUPER HONEST. IT'S GOING...

A groundbreaking new approach to treating anxiety as an addiction, from one of the UK's foremost mental health experts. Anxiety is a normal and sometimes healthy process, but in a world that feels increasingly unsafe and unpredictable, many of us find ourselves in its grip far more than is comfortable or truly necessary. If you subconsciously believe that worrying or...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a breathtaking contemporary YA about addiction, family, and finding your voice. In the heart-wrenching novel You'd Be Home Now, Kathleen Glasgow delves into the complexities of familial love, resilience, and the struggle of dealing with addiction. The story follows Emmy, the youngest sibling in a family shattered by...

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW WITH AN EXTRA CHAPTER! ‘Essential reading’ Guardian 'A joyful read' Sunday Times 'Disarmingly honest' Daily Mirror ‘Bravely revealing’ Bernardine Evaristo 'Filled with relatable insights' Daily Mail ‘Funny, moving, helpful and true’ Sathnam Sanghera 'A generous guide to a part of life every bit as crucial as romance' Observer As a society, there is a...

'This is real, it is raw, and it lays out the truth about booze.' - Patrick Gower 'Thought-provoking but never preachy, Espiner blends personal experience with his formidable journalism talents as he dissects the role of booze in our lives.' - Jack Tame 'Of all the books that will be published in New Zealand in 2023, it's hard to imagine...

Part-memoir, part-manifesto, Holding the Baby is a wildly reassuring and radically ambitious book for any new parents who have felt dismissed, misunderstood or short-changed. 'My favourite person on the politics of parenthood' - Pandora Sykes 'Exhilarating, infuriating, urgent and human' - Daisy Buchanan 'A blazing, brilliant read ... compassionate, convincing, funny!' - Amy Liptrot 'Honest, unflinching and necessary' - Sara...

A doctor's guide to improving your mental wellbeing from the bestselling author of The 4 Pillar Plan. We often conflate success and money with happiness, but over the course of his career, GP and bestselling author, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, has seen firsthand how our search for happiness in all the wrong places is making us ill. Poor mental health has...

It's the biggest weekend of the year and everything is about to change - the thrilling, riotous debut novel from the Observer Best New Novelist. As Ballina prepares for its biggest weekend of the year, the simmering feud between small-time dealer, Cillian English, and County Mayo's fraternal enforcers, Gabe and Sketch Ferdia, spills over into violence and an ugly ultimatum....

From the viral TikTok duo, @ADHD_Love comes a tried-and-tested, no-guilt and no-shame guide to self-love and navigating relationships with ADHD. If you have ADHD - or love somebody who does - Dirty Laundry will change your life, and your relationships. Do you feel crippling shame because you struggle with cleaning, personal hygiene, or time-keeping? Do you always feel misunderstood by...

Go Ask Alice is a harrowing and poignant diary chronicling a teenage girl’s tumultuous journey through adolescence and her unexpected plunge into the world of drug addiction. The story offers a deeply personal and unflinching look at the devastating effects substances can have on a young person’s life. Alice, the protagonist, embodies the typical fifteen-year-old girl. She is bright, full...

An unconventional memoir filled with brave and inspiring stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the keys to discovering true success from the award-winning star of Adolescence and Top Boy. From the star of the phenomenal Netflix show, Adolescence, comes a powerful memoir, packed with inspiring stories and hard-earned wisdom for life's most challenging moments. "I wanted to write this book for that...

A powerful and moving exploration of the terrible illness that touches millions of lives. After her own father's death from dementia, the writer and campaigner Nicci Gerrard set out to explore the illness that now touches millions of us, yet which we still struggle to speak about. What is it to be oneself, and what is it to lose one's...

Wild Houses is the biggest weekend of the year, and everything is about to change - the thrilling, riotous debut novel from the Observer Best New Novelist. As Ballina prepares for its biggest weekend, the simmering feud between small-time dealer, Cillian English, and County Mayo's fraternal enforcers, Gabe and Sketch Ferdia, spills over into violence and an ugly ultimatum. When...

Rachel Walsh has hit rock bottom. At twenty-seven, with a burgeoning addiction to recreational drugs, her life spirals out of control, leading her family to stage an intervention. They send her to Cloisters, Dublin's answer to the Betty Ford Clinic, where Rachel begrudgingly agrees to a stint in rehab. Her dreams of luxurious retreats are quickly shattered as she faces...

From the No.1 bestselling author of Do No Harm, an unflinching and deeply personal exploration of death, life and what matters in the end. From the No.1 bestselling author of Do No Harm, an entrancing and uplifting meditation on the gift of life. "A book to treasure and reread" – Gavin Francis, author of Adventures in Human Being As a...

THE NEWEST OPRAH BOOK CLUB 2016 SELECTION! A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY . . . IT'S AS IF SHE REACHED INTO HER HEART, CAPTURED THE RAW EMOTIONS THERE, AND TRANSLATED THEM INTO WORDS THAT ANYONE WHO'S EVER KNOWN PAIN OR SHAME CAN RELATE TO — OPRAH WINFREY, Oprah's Book Club 2016 selection EPIC — ELIZABETH GILBERT | BLEW...

Stephen "Steve-O" Glover—social media icon, comedy-touring stalwart, and star of Jackass—delivers a hilarious and practical guide to recovery, relationships, career, and how to keep thriving long after you should be dead. Steve-O is best known for his wildly dangerous, foolish, painful, embarrassing, and sometimes death-defying stunts. At age 48, however, he faces his greatest challenge yet: getting older. A Hard...

In her first non-fiction book in a decade, the no. 1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break free. In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: the two...

A searing memoir about the impact of addiction on a family. For years Sigrid Rausing watched helplessly as her brother Hans and his wife Eva succumbed to drug addiction. It afflicted a terrible toll on their family, culminating in Eva's tragic early death. As this death led to an inquest and media circus, the world looked on in horror, but...

Illness as Metaphor is an examination of the fantasies concocted around conditions such as cancer and tuberculosis in our cultural history. Susan Sontag argues that illness is not a metaphor and that the most truthful way of regarding illness—and the healthiest way of being ill—is to resist such thinking. Her examples of metaphors and images of illness are taken from...

A very special book - a divine, meditative and inspiring diary of Derek Jarman's famous garden at Dungeness. Read this meditative and inspiring diary of Derek Jarman's famous garden at Dungeness, which is also a powerful account of his life as an HIV positive man in the 1980s. In 1986, Derek Jarman discovered he was HIV positive and decided to...

Now a major TV series on Disney+ Dopesick is essential - The Times Unfolds with all the pace of a thriller - Observer A deep – and deeply needed – look into the troubled soul of America - Tom Hanks Essential reading - New York Times Dopesick by Beth Macy delves into the heart-wrenching core of America's opioid crisis, offering...

An authoritative, illuminating, and deeply humane history of addiction—a phenomenon that remains baffling and deeply misunderstood despite having touched countless lives—by an addiction psychiatrist striving to understand his own family and himself. Even after a decades-long opioid overdose crisis, intense controversy still rages over the fundamental nature of addiction and the best way to treat it. With uncommon empathy and...

An uplifting guide to unlearning negative ADHD self-beliefs from bestselling viral duo @ADHD_Love. Are you your biggest fear-leader, constantly lamenting your wasted potential? You're not alone. Join the Sunday Times bestselling authors of Dirty Laundry to break free from negative self-talk, overcome self-hatred, and live your most authentic and happy life. The biggest struggle for those with ADHD is the...

Pathogenesis by Jonathan Kennedy presents a groundbreaking exploration of how infectious diseases have fundamentally steered the course of human history. This riveting work uncovers the profound impact germs have had on pivotal moments, from the advent of Homo sapiens to contemporary crises. Kennedy’s narrative intertwines scientific discovery with historical events, revealing the hidden drivers behind humanity’s most significant transformations. This...

This revolutionary book offers an innovative approach to quitting smoking and vaping for good. In This Naked Mind: Nicotine, authors Annie Grace and William Porter apply their successful methods from conquering problem drinking to the world of nicotine addiction. The book challenges common perceptions and myths about smoking, presenting a compelling narrative that empowers individuals to regain control over their...

Entertaining and Revealing In this frank and inspiring memoir, Neven talks about his early life, and his extraordinary success as a rugby player. A lock and number eight, Neven represented Wellington at a provincial level, before achieving the ultimate in New Zealand rugby—wearing the revered All Black jersey. His contemporaries included Tiny White, Don Clarke, Wilson Whineray, Kelvin Tremain, Colin...

THE SENSATIONAL, INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER: READERS ARE CALLING IT 'FROM THE HEART, HONEST AND REVEALING'; 'PERFECT'; 'A BRILLIANT BOOK'Pop legend Lulu looks back over her astonishing life with fresh eyes, reflecting on all she has learnt. From the tenements of Glasgow to the Royal Albert Hall and the glittering lights of Hollywood: Lulu's journey to fame and fortune is...

Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard is an inspirational memoir blending self-development with the personal journey of Ken Rideout, the world's fastest marathon runner over fifty. Ken has triumphed over poverty and addiction on his path to greatness. 'My name is Ken Rideout. I don't care who you are or where you come from or how...

From the Foreword: "Addiction is a disorder in self-regulation. Individuals who become dependent on addictive substances cannot regulate their emotions, self-care, self-esteem, and relationships. In this monumental and illuminating text, Philip Flores covers all the reasons why this is so. But it is the domain of interpersonal relations that he makes clear why individuals susceptible to substance use disorders (SUDs)...

A fully updated and expanded edition of the essential guide, with a new foreword by Quit Like a Woman author Holly Whitaker. Revised and expanded, this tenth anniversary edition of Beyond Addiction eschews the theatrics of interventions and tough love to show family and friends how they can use kindness, positive reinforcement, and motivational and behavioural strategies to help their...

Everything You Want to Know About Codependency: A Q&A Guide If you believe you may be in a codependent relationship or want to better recognize codependent patterns, 100 Questions & Answers About Codependency For Dummies is your go-to resource. This user-friendly guide helps you uncover the unhealthy pathways to codependency and teaches you how to break free from the cycle....

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist James Ball takes us into the depths of the internet to trace the origins and rapid ascent of QAnon, the movement that mutated from a niche online conspiracy theory into the world’s first digital pandemic. Imagine a deadly pathogen that, once created, could infect any person in any part of the globe within seconds. No need...

'She's experienced wealth, cultural alienation, homelessness, brushes with fame, prison, rehab, record deals, a million blown second chances, a dozen broken hearts and one bloody-knuckled ultimate spiritual redemption. She even died once in the process, and may very well have had sex with your wife back in the eighties...' Elizabeth Gilbert When she was seven, Rayya Elias and her upper-class...

Women are in pain, all through their bodies; they're in pain with their periods, and while having sex; they have pelvic pain, migraine, headaches, joint aches, painful bladders, irritable bowels, sore lower backs, muscle pain, vulval pain, vaginal pain, jaw pain, muscle aches. And many are so, so tired... But women's pain is all too often dismissed, their illnesses misdiagnosed...

'A book of great openness and courage' - Sir John Kirwan Country boy and television host Matt Chisholm seemed to have it all. With a plum job on TV and a great family, his future looked bright. But behind the happy facade, Matt was barely coping, driving himself into the ground with work and withdrawing from everyone but his family....

Lotta Dann was in trouble—her fun drinking habit had slowly morphed into an obsessive hunger for wine. One bottle a night was never quite enough. When she tried to cut down, she found it nearly impossible to have an alcohol-free day. Everyone around could see her drinking, but no one realised what a serious problem it was. She was high-functioning,...

Both a prequel to the world-renowned Trainspotting, and an alternative version of it, Skagboys is Irvine Welsh's greatest work. Number #1 Bestseller BEFORE TRAINSPOTTING CAME SKAGBOYS Mark Renton has it all - he's good-looking, young, with a pretty girlfriend and a bright future. But there's no room for him in the 1980s, and when his family starts to fracture, Mark's...

A controversial, brave and revealing insight into the realities of drug addiction, from one of New York's most remarkable young writers. I was twenty-six years old and an associate beauty editor at Lucky, one of the top fashion magazines in America. That's all that most people knew about me. But beneath the surface, I was full of secrets— I was...

Part memoir, part survival guide, this empowering self-help book is The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober for the Gen Z generation. UPDATED WITH A BRAND NEW CHAPTER ON SOBER CURIOSITY Voted an Independent best self-care book for 2021 Voted one of Heat's best self-help books to help you reach your full potential If you've ever woken up feeling anxious, or...

From a world-leading microbiome scientist and surgeon with over two decades of experience comes Dark Matter, a pioneering guide to hacking your microbiome for a healthier life. Our microbiome - the complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and other microbes inside us - is critically important to our health and wellbeing. It is given to us by our mothers at birth,...

The acclaimed New York Times bestseller, now in paperback, is an unforgettable story of friendship and lost promise in 21st-century America. Growing up gifted and working-class in the foothills of the Ozarks, Monica and Darci became fast friends. The girls bonded over a shared love of learning as they navigated the challenges of their declining town and tumultuous family lives...

A novelist's gripping investigation of the forces that led his childhood best friend from academic stardom to the psychiatric hospital where he has lived since killing the woman he loved. When the Rosens moved to New Rochelle, New York in 1973, Jonathan Rosen and Michael Laudor became inseparable. Both children of professors, the boys were best friends and fierce rivals...

'The book is great: moving but also properly funny.' Hadley Freeman, The Guardian 'A memoir with an unusual sense of purpose. . . pithy, highly readable' The Times The entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in Back to the Future. His two previous bestselling memoirs, Lucky Man and Always Looking Up,...

A raw and honest story of alcoholism, recovery and courage in the face of loss Hayley Holt grew up in the public eye. Now it's time to share her side of the story. After breaking free from the strict dance schedule of her childhood, in her late teens Hayley found freedom at the bottom of a bottle: she became confident,...

Death in Mud Lick by Eric Eyre is an enthralling and incisive work of investigative journalism that unravels the shocking narrative of the opioid epidemic in America. This heart-wrenching account dives deep into the world of corporate deceit and the devastating impact it has had on small Appalachian communities. Through the eyes of determined individuals and rigorous reporting, Eyre brings...

In just six years, ACT UP, New York, a broad and unlikely coalition of activists from all races, genders, sexualities, and backgrounds, changed the world. Armed with rancour, desperation, intelligence, and creativity, it took on the AIDS crisis with an indefatigable, ingenious, and multifaceted attack on the corporations, institutions, governments, and individuals who stood in the way of AIDS treatment...

John Niven's little brother Gary was fearless, popular, stubborn, handsome, hilarious, and sometimes terrifying. In 2010, after years of chaotic struggle against the world, he took his own life at the age of 42. Hoping for the best while often witnessing the worst, John, his younger sister Linda, and their mother, Jeanette, saw the darkest fears they had for Gary...

Fentanyl, Inc. by award-winning journalist Ben Westhoff is a harrowing and eye-opening exposé on the synthetic drug epidemic that is sweeping the globe. With meticulous research and daring undercover operations, Westhoff dives deep into the clandestine and perilous world of novel psychoactive substances (NPS). These substances, ranging from 'legal highs' like Spice to lethal synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, are...

"A work of exhilarating scope and relevance ... a rare and powerful experience" - Naomi Klein, author of On Fire "Health is not something we can attain as individuals, for ourselves, hermetically sealed off from the world around us. An injury to one is an injury to all." Inflamed journeys across the human body - through our digestive, endocrine, circulatory,...

Punish yourself on purpose. Avoid feeling at all costs. Never forgive yourself. Raw, visceral, and full of dark humour, The Seven Rules of Highly Destructive People is a true story of excess, ruin, and eventual recovery - and of one woman's journey to make sense of her actions. Told through seven rules for life only to be followed if you're...

Lees draws on Burroughs' search for an addiction cure to discover a ground-breaking treatment for shaking palsy, and learns how to use the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes to diagnose patients. Lees follows Burroughs into the rainforest and, under the influence of yage (ayahuasca), gains insights that encourage him to pursue new lines of pharmacological research and explore new forms...

A luminous memoir from the Holocaust writer, Alison Leslie Gold, told through a series of letters to the living and the dead. Alison Leslie Gold is best known for her works that have kept alive stories from the time of the Holocaust, stories of courage and survival—most famously her Anne Frank Remembered, co-authored with Miep Gies (who risked her life...

What if your habits weren’t helping you—but holding you back? We live in a world obsessed with habits—morning routines, step counts, meal plans, productivity hacks. But what if our relentless focus on optimisation is doing more harm than good? In The Habit Trap, award-winning health and science journalist Markham Heid explores the hidden downsides of our habit-obsessed culture. Drawing on...

A leading neuroscientist's internationally acclaimed account of how addiction works and can be overcome, now in a ten-year anniversary edition In this landmark book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Judson Brewer, M.D., Ph.D. (Dr. Jud) reveals how and why people become addicted—to cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, food, technology, and more—and how they might break free of cycles of addiction. Weaving together patient stories,...

How sickle cell anaemia led the quest to edit the human genome while patients endured decades of racial discrimination and medical neglect. In December 1904, Walter Clement Noel, a dental student from Grenada, was admitted to a Chicago hospital with fever, jaundiced eyes, and ulcers covering his legs. When doctors examined his blood under a microscope, they were puzzled by...

Somebody knows. Somebody knows who gave Logan a pill that ended his life at Ravensbourne Music Festival. Somebody knows what it was like to be loved by Logan, and to write him letters they never thought would be found. Maisie McDevitt is going to find that somebody, even if it means infiltrating the worst group of people she knows: the...

A transformative way of understanding addiction – and an invitation to find connection in the pleasures of life we know are bad for us. Elizabeth Roberts has experienced the suffering wrought by addiction: her sister’s destructive alcoholism and dependency on prescription drugs, her mother’s hoarding, and her own struggles with binge eating. As for so many of us, addiction brought...

A searing account of medical controversy, complexity and conspiracy, diagnosing both healthy and unhealthy doubt. In today’s medical world, scepticism is marginalised: dissenting doctors and uncertain patients are seen as hardly more rational than anti-vaxx conspiracists or questionable wellness gurus. Yet legitimate doubts have been raised throughout human history – and persist for a reason. This sharp, compassionate book rejects...