The Wager by David Grann
This is the engrossing story of The Wager, an a scarcely believable account of mutiny, shipwreck, murder, and survival against all the odds.
A Freewheelin’ Time - A Memoir of Greenwich Village in the Sixties by Suze Rotolo
Finally time for me to read Suze Rotolo’s memoir of her time in Greenwich Village, especially after watching ‘A Complete Unknown’. One for the casual reader or strictly for the bob cats?
The Future of Geography by Tim Marshall
Tim Marshall turns his attention from geopolitics to astropolitics, in another accessible and engaging book that details how many of our earthly squabbles are being transferred to the starry firmament above.
Prisoners of Geography - The Quiz Book - Tim Marshall
Following the best selling Tim Marshall books on geopolitics, this quiz book featuring 300 questions, puzzles, anagrams and maps will both test and improve your geographical knowledge. Fun, engaging and informative.
The Snakehead -Patrick Radden Keefe
‘The Snakehead’ by Patrick Radden Keefe is an incredibly researched and compelling book about Chinese migrants chasing the American dream, and the snakeheads who help them achieve it. Narrative non-fiction at it’s best.
I Am That by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaja
‘I am that’ is considered to be a spiritual classic. But how relevant are the dialogues between Nisargadatta and his visitors for the modern day nonduality seeker?
Stillness Speaks by Eckhart Tolle
More condensed than ‘The Power of Now’ but Eckhart Tolle’s teachings are just as potent in this short follow up to the the best seller.
Effortless Being by David Bingham
David Bingham writes with clarity about effortless being.
Audiobook Review - Big Beacon: A Lighthouse Rebuilt, A Broadcaster Reborn
Using an innovative dual narrative structure, ‘Big Beacon’ tells the story of how Norwich’s best broadcaster rebuilt both his broadcasting career and an old lighthouse.
Who Am I?/Be As You Are by Ramana Maharshi and David Godman
Sri Ramana Maharshi is one of the most famous Indian gurus. I’ve read two books about him recently - how relevant is his message?
Madhouse at the End of the Earth by Julian Sancton
In 1898 the Belgica set off on a three year polar expedition to the Antarctic. It became the first ship to winter in the region, in a survival story about illness, endurance and inventiveness. And Penguins.
Set it and Forget it: Are you Ready to Transform your Sleep? by Daniel Erichsen
It’s 3:33 am and time for me to start another reading another book about insomnia. Will this be the one that breaks the cycle and gets me sleeping again?
Benchtalk - Wisdoms Inspired in Nature
Imagine you’re in a park, sitting on a bench and you find a notebook inviting you to share your thoughts. What would you write? This heartfelt and wise little book shows just that.
Pouring Concrete: A Zen Path to the Kingdom of God by Robert Harwood
This is a joyful and heartfelt book about one man’s fervent search for the answers to life’s existential questions.
Book Review - The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
It’s a number of years since I’ve first read ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle and I thought it was time for a revisit. Is it as effective second time around?
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
‘Meditations’ by Marcus Aurelius was originally written for himself, but has become a classic of stoic philosophy. 2000 years later and it’s as relevant and useful as ever.
The Way of Liberation - Adyashanti
This is a short but precise book that is not so much a ‘how to’ guide to awakening but one that helps bring you to the realisation already inside you. Simple, practical and profound.
Awake: It’s Your Turn by Angelo DiLullo
A clear, practical, accessible guide to non-duality, written in an an engaging and direct manner.
The Untethered Soul - Michael A. Singer
Michael A. Singer’s book is a timeless classic on awareness and inner freedom and is as fresh and essential as it ever was.
Ootlin by Jenni Fagan - Book Review
A powerful and lyrical memoir of the first 16 years of the authors life spent in the care system. A vital, moving read.
