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A Short Bright Flash by Theresa Levitt
Autobiography of lens-inventor Augustin Fresnel. Also interesting insights into the role of lighthouses in the American Civil War
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The Language of Kindness by Christie Watson
Personal and detailed writing about the nursing profession. Touching, harrowing and thoughtful
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My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Waspish story of the complex relationship between two sisters. Quick and fun
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Spirited and entertaining story of a strong female character in 1960's America. Charming & idiosyncratic
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The Perfect Golden Circle by Benjamin Myers
Charming, thoughtful story of friendship. Two outsiders create art together
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The Dictator's Wife by Freya Berry
Writing a little flowery at times. But an interesting, creative, compelling thriller
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Skeletons on the Zahara by Dean King
Adventures in the 19th century Sahara with shipwrecked mariners. Absolute classic story, updated and well told
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Plants, Murder and Medical Mysteries by Sandy Primrose
Covering practical applications of plant poisons and how not to use them! Some interesting coverage of plant forensics and its use to solve crimes
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Just For One Day by Louise Wener
Well-written autobiography by the lead singer of Sleeper. Witty, self-aware and engaging
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Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce
Entertaining and touching story of friendship, courage and determination. Rocks along at a good pace
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Buried by Alice Roberts
Detailed and interesting archaeological studies of Britain from the first millennium. Thoughtful revisionism
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Field Work by Bella Bathurst
Excellent, thoughtful, well-researched writing. Documenting the many, varied and nuanced elements that make up farming and those that farm
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Spider Woman by Lady Hale
Autobiography of the former president of the Supreme Court. Interesting, inspiring and very tight judicial writing
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Tim · @subtleshiftinemphasis
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A Helping Hand by Celia Dale
Genuinely terrifying suburban nightmare. Gaslighting evil hidden behind suburban respectability.
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Tim · @subtleshiftinemphasis
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Atlas of the Invisible by James Cheshire & Oliver Uberti
Creative new ways of visualising data about our day-to-day lives. So many projections!
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Humble Pi by Matt Parker
Mildly amusing coverage of common mathematical problems, as seen in the real world. Basic enough for innumerate idiots like me to understand
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Tim · @subtleshiftinemphasis
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The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale
Follows Hungarian Nandor Fodor’s investigation of a “haunting”. Interesting account of spiritualism, mediums and the supernatural in the 1930s and 1940’s
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Tim · @subtleshiftinemphasis
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The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon
Interesting stories of West Indian immigrants’ experiences of 1950’s London.
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Tim · @subtleshiftinemphasis
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The Haunting of Borley Rectory by Sean O’Connor
It’s not really about the ghosts (mainly because they don’t exist). A very interesting and well-researched social history which puts the “Most Haunted House in England” in its very human context
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