5th September 2025
Anna Ansari Silk Roads DK, 9th, £28, HB, 9780241694374 Iranian-American writer Ansari invites readers on a sensory journey through the flavours and stories of the Silk Roads. A rich cookbook blending culinary traditions, history and personal memoir.
Kwame Anthony Appiah Captive Gods: Religion and the Rise of Social Science
Yale University Press, 7th, £18.99, HB, 9780300233063
Philosopher Appiah explores how early social scientists reshaped modern thought by examining religion’s role in society, tracing how their ideas continue to shape cultural, political and intellectual debates today.
Doyle unites feminist and trans politics under a shared belief: that everyone deserves full bodily autonomy, dignity and the freedom of self-determination.
Suki Ferguson, Camelia Pham Astrologica
Wide Eyed Editions, 9th, £20, HB, 9780711293595
This illustrated astrology encyclopaedia weaves together enchanting mythology, historical astronomers and horoscopes.
Makoto Fujimura Art Is: A Journey into the Light
Yale University Press, 21st, £25, HB, 9780300273656
Internationally celebrated artist Fujimura reflects on creativity, spirituality and beauty in this luminous meditation on art’s transformative power, offering inspiration for artists, thinkers and seekers alike.
Hwang Bo-reum, Shanna Tan (trans) Every Day I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books
Bloomsbury Publishing, 23rd, £14.99, HB, 9781526692801
This heartfelt essay collection reflects on the joys of reading, language and life, offering thoughtful meditations on books as lifelong companions.
Julian Brave Noisecat We Survived the Night: An Indigenous Reckoning
Profile Books, 16th, £20, HB, 9781788169370
An unforgettable father– son story that doubles as a broader portrait of Indigenous North America. Julian Brave Noisecat blends memoir and history in a powerful debut announcing a bold new voice.
Ellen Daugherty, Earnestine Lovelle Jenkins, Julie L McGee, Kevin Sharp Black Artists in America: From the Bicentennial to September 11
Yale University Press, 28th, £35, HB, 9780300283563
The final volume in the acclaimed Black Artists in America series, showcasing pivotal works from the late 1970s through 2001.
Jude Ellison S Doyle DILF: Did I Leave Feminism
Melville House, 16th, £12.99, PB, 9781685892159
In this sharp manifesto, veteran writer and activist
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Hiroki Harada Street Level Japan Quarto, 16th, £27, HB, 9780760398678
A visual journey through urban Japan, captured in Harada’s striking street photography, showcasing the vibrant culture, energy and detail of Tokyo and beyond.
Dr Sarah Gilchrist The Essential Guide to Women’s Sleep: Supporting Healthy Sleep Practices for Wellbeing and Performance
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £29.99, PB, 9781805013457
An evidence-based guide to supporting and improving women’s sleep across their life cycle, offering practical strategies for well-being, health and performance.
Aimee Grant The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £19.99, PB, 9781839978609
An inclusive, autism- friendly guide to pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, offering practical advice and reassurance for autistic people navigating major life changes.
Saori Ichihara Japanese Comfort Food DK, 2nd, £20, HB, 9780241772461 A collection of Japan’s most beloved comfort food recipes, adapted for the home kitchen, from ramen and curry to heartwarming family staples.
Josef Koudelka Gypsies Thames & Hudson, £50, HB, 9780500029251
A seminal photobook returns, offering intimate and powerful portraits of Roma communities in the 1960s-70s, capturing resilience and humanity amid marginalisation.
Jacques Leenhardt Wifredo Lam Thames & Hudson, 30th, £55, HB, 9780500030608
An illustrated monograph on Cuban artist Wifredo Lam, charting his career and cultural influence with striking visuals and critical insight.
Katy Lees Queer Minds Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £14.99, PB, 9781805011811
Non-binary psychotherapist Lees interviews LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse experts, blending lived experience and professional insight to explore mental health, resilience and identity.
Kirsty Loehr A Short History of Queer Parenting
Oneworld, 2nd, £8.99, PB, 9781836430803
A witty, insightful history of queer parenting, exploring cultural traditions, famous figures and personal experience, while challenging heteronormative assumptions and celebrating diverse family life.
Joanne Lee Molinaro The Korean Vegan: Homemade
Aline Newton, Rebecca Carli-Mills Reimagining the Body: Somatic Practice, Embodiment, and the Science of Movement
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £26.99, PB, 9781805013761
Blending somatic practice with neuroscience, physics and psychology, this book offers fresh approaches to embodiment and the science of movement.
Daniel O’Shaughnessy Letting Go of Perfect: A Gay Man’s Guide to Healing from Body Dysmorphia
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £14.99, PB, 9781805017981
A compassionate, practical guide for gay and bi men to understand and overcome body dysmorphia, drawing on personal experience and professional expertise.
Rhacel Salazar Parreñas The Trafficker Next Door: How Household Employers Exploit Domestic Workers
WW Norton & Company, 14th, £14.99, HB, 9781324020301
Sociologist Parreñas examines how structural forces enable the
Sarah and Jess Hendrickx Could I Really Be Autistic? Your First Steps to Self-Discovery
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £17.99, PB, 9781805013433
Written by autism specialists, this accessible guide helps readers explore the likelihood of autism, understand next steps and begin the journey to self-discovery with clarity and support.
Avery, 14th, £30, HB, 9780593541296
Beloved for her storytelling and recipes, Molinaro shares the dishes she makes most at home, blending Korean flavours with heartfelt reflections on identity, family and resilience.
Ann Morgan Relearning to Read: Adventures in Not-Knowing
Renard Press, 1st, £10, PB, 9781804471326
A thought-provoking exploration of how we read and process language, challenging assumptions and rethinking what it means to engage with text.
Arnold Myint, Kat Thompson Family Thai: Bringing the Flavors of Thailand Home
Abrams Press, 9th, £30, HB, 9781419776380
Chef Myint shares recipes from his family kitchen, making authentic Thai food approachable while preserving its bold flavours, heritage and heart.
exploitation of domestic workers, revealing hidden dynamics in everyday households.
Tommi Parrish The Past Is a Grotesque Animal
Fantagraphics, 14th, £27.99, HB, 9798875001321
Australian trans cartoonist Parrish collects short stories and ephemera blending vulnerability, queer desire and identity with sharp insight into the complexity of human relationships.
Katja Pavlovna, Kay Garbett Sorry My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough for You: Lessons on Living with Personality Disorders and Mental Illness
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £14.99, PB, 9781805010678
First-hand insights and strategies for living with personality disorders, offering honesty, resilience and lived experience as guidance.
James Payne Great Art Explained Thames & Hudson, 2nd, £30, HB, 9780500025956
Writer, curator and YouTuber Payne demystifies iconic artworks, making art history accessible, relevant and engaging for contemporary audiences.
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Monstrous Tales: Haunting Encounters with Britain’s Mythical Beasts
Raven Books, 23rd, £14.99, HB, 9781526692320
An anthology of chilling stories inspired by Britain’s legendary monsters and demons.
covering relationships, communication and intimacy with humour and science.
Kae Tempest Hold Your Own Picador, 2nd, £10.99, PB, 9781035039173
A reissue of Tempest’s incendiary reworking of Tiresias’ myth, blending poetry and politics in a powerful exploration of transformation and identity.
Meenal Viz The Power of Protest in Healthcare: Lessons from a Doctor’s Journey to Activism
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 21st, £19.99, PB, 9781839978418
Doctor and activist Viz makes the case for healthcare workers to engage in activism, showing how protest can drive change in medicine.
Doug Woodham Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon
Thames & Hudson, 14th, £30, HB, 9780500030691
Drawing on more than 100 interviews, Woodham charts Basquiat’s meteoric rise, setbacks and enduring impact, filling crucial gaps in the story of an artist who redefined contemporary art.
Children’s
Diane Alber Never Let a Princess Paint with her Unicorn
Sourcebooks, 2nd, £9.99, HB, 9781464259326
A playful picture book asking why princesses and unicorns cannot paint together, celebrating creativity, fun and imagination.
Harmonia Rosales Chronicles of Ori: An African Epic
WW Norton & Company, 14th, £30, HB, 9781324111115
Artist Rosales reimagines African myth in a sweeping epic, vividly illustrated with her celebrated paintings.
Tara Suwinyattichaiporn How Do You Like It?: A Guide for Getting What You Want (in Bed)
Abrams Press, 23rd, £19.99, HB, 9781419776434
Sex coach Suwinyattichaiporn offers a frank, research-based guide to sexual satisfaction,
Andrea Ballo Coloring with Coco: Rest and Reflect
Callisto, 9th, £12.99, PB, 9798886084412
An empowering colouring book celebrating the essence of Black women through relaxing, inspiring illustrations that encourage rest, reflection and creativity.
Susie Brooks, Sirjana Kaur (illus) The Stories and Secrets of Colours
Kingfisher, 30th, £12.99, PB, 9780753449974
Explores the meanings, uses and cultural power of colour worldwide, from
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