BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIRS
Himmler’s personal physical therapist who used his influence over the SS commander to save the lives of thousands.
Muswell Press
You Will Feel It in the Price of Bread: A Love Letter to Ukraine Katya Hudson 2nd February, pb, £9.99, 9781739193041 Both a celebration and a lament for Ukraine, this is a moving memoir taking us from Hudson’s idyllic childhood to the impact of Putin’s invasion.
Nelson Books
Nine Lives and Counting Duane Chapman 11th May, hb, eb, £20, 9781400239276 Bounty hunter and reality television star reveals how God redeemed his life and gave him renewed purpose.
O’Brien Press
And a Bang on the Ear Phil Quinlan, Steve O’Rourke, Paul Howard 20th February, pb, £16.99, 9781788493222 A sporting accident left Quinlan in a coma, followed by 30 years of pain and paralysis. Full of hope, humour, rage and rehabilitation, this is an autobiography unlike any other.
Finding My Wild Kathy Donaghy 6th February, pb, £14.99, 9781788493567 An ode to friendship, home and the healing powers of immersing yourself in the natural world. This unflinching memoir looks back at a decade of love and loss.
Omnibus Press
The Human League David Buckley 6th July, hb, eb, £20, 9781913172367 Conclusive history of the hugely influential bands the Human League and Heaven 17 from Sheffield beginnings to world- renowned synth-pop pioneers. With many exclusive new interviews.
Orange Hippos!
The Little Book of JRR Tolkien 2nd March, hb, £5.99, 9781800693746 Packed with facts about Tolkien’s life and labours, this little volume includes extracts from his works, letters and interviews
as well as from his contemporaries and admirers.
Oxford University Press
The Absolutely Indispensable Man Kal Raustiala 1st March, hb, £26.99, 9780197602232 Wide-ranging political biography of diplomat, Nobel Prize winner, and civil rights leader Ralph Bunche.
Eliza Scidmore Diana P Parsell 1st March, hb, £25, 9780198869429 First biography of the pioneering female journalist who fought to bring Japanese cherry trees to Washington DC.
Pan
On Days Like These Martin O’Neill 25th May, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781035008483 Autobiography of one of the most well-respected players and managers in football.
Find a Way Diana Nyad 15th June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781035007158 The ultimate sporting memoir from the world’s greatest ultra-distance swimmer. Reissued with a fresh cover.
Queen of Our Times Robert Hardman 6th July, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781529063455 Insightful biography based on exclusive research into the life of Queen Elizabeth II brings out the full story of one of our greatest and best- loved monarchs.
What Are You Doing Here? Floella Benjamin 2nd March, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781529071061 Powerful autobiography from an inspirational woman—one of the Windrush generation who became a member of the House of Lords.
Heartsick Jessie Stephens 9th February, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781529084214 An instant Australian bestseller, this is a deeply moving and compelling account of the most universal of human experiences—heartbreak.
Jan Ullrich Daniel Friebe 22nd June, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781509801589
The King and Wales Huw Thomas
The first biography of one of the most controversial champions of the Tour de France.
The Accidental Duchess Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland 20th April, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781035002108 Charming, funny and poignant, this is a riveting look at the hidden world of Emma Watkins, the accidental duchess.
My Amy Tyler James 1st June, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781529042191 The definitive story of what really happened to Amy Winehouse by her closest friend and confidante.
Be My Baby Ronnie Spector 4th May, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781529091571 In this incredibly enter- taining autobiography, Spector takes the reader on a journey through the dazzling highs and devas- tating lows that have shaped her life.
SERIES
A Prison Diary Jeffrey Archer 6th April, pb, eb, £10.99, 97815098 Essential three-part account of life inside the penal system. Reissued with refreshed jackets. Vol I: Hell 08878 Vol II: Purgatory 08885 Vol III: Heaven 20795
Parthian Books
Off the Track Dai Smith 11th February, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781914595127 In this beautifully written memoir Smith engages and entertains with the personal life and times of a writer who has illuminated the modern history of the people of South Wales.
A Soldier’s Song Donall Mac Amhlaigh Parthian Books, 1st May, pb, eb, £10, 9781914595035 Classic account of Irish army life by a working- class writer whose work and contribution to liter- ary culture are only now being fully appreciated.
Particular Books
Chicken Boy Arthur Parkinson 6th April, hb, eb, £20, 9780241573655 A passionate love letter to chickens and a manifesto for treating them with respect. By the author of The Flower Yard.
Peepal Tree Press
The Selected Diaries and Writings of Henry Swanzy: Ichabod 1948-68 Henry Swanzy, Michael Niblett (ed), Chris Campbell (ed), Victoria Ellen Smith (ed) 23rd March, pb, eb, £19.99, 9781845235611 Extracts give an unrivalled portrait of the development of Caribbean and Ghanaian writing and the personalities involved in a crucial period.
Equal to Mystery Christopher Laird 6th April, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781845235628 Laird delves into the life of the writer of classic novel No Pain Like This Body and tries to find what caused his untimely end shortly after its publication.
Penguin
George III Andrew Roberts 6th April, pb, eb, £16.99, 9780141991467 Winner of the Elizabeth
8th May, pb, eb, £10, 9781914595448 King Charles was Prince of Wales for 50 years but what impact has he had on the country and what impact have the Welsh had on him? Thomas examines the relationship.
Longford Prize for Histori- cal Biography overturns received wisdom on Brit- ain’s longest-reigning king.
There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness Carlo Rovelli, Simon Carnell (tr), Erica Segre (tr) 6th July, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780141993256 One of the most inspiring thinkers of our age transforms the way we think about the world with his reflections on science, history and humanity.
A Guest At the Feast Colm Tóibín 6th July, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780241970614 From Booker-nominated author comes a beautiful collection of essays ranging from personal memoir to brilliantly acute writing on religion, literature and politics.
A Private Spy: The Letters of John Le Carré 1945-2020 John le Carré 15th June, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780241994559 Memento of one of Britain’s greatest novelists who was also a fabulous letter writer.
An Autobiography Angela Y Davis 4th May, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780241994573 Commanding account of the life of trailblazing political activist.
Dear Dolly Dolly Alderton 22nd June, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780241998137 From bestselling author of Everything I Know about Love comes a collection of her favourite agony aunt letters and answers from her hugely popular Sunday Times “Style” column.
Every Cripple a Superhero Christoph Keller 27th July, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781802060997 Intimate, eye-opening exploration of the trials and joys of life with a progressive disability.
Ukraine: Chronicles of War Mark Andryczyk (ed) 1st June, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781802062915 Writing from inside Ukraine documents the first year of the invasion, translated into English for the first time.
Heiress, Rebel, Vigilante, Bomber Sean O’Driscoll
2nd February, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781844885565 The astonishing story of the English heiress who devoted her life to the IRA.
Penguin Business
Finding Your Mobo Kanya King 6th July, pb, eb, £16.99, 9780241534038 From the founder of Mobo, an empowering guide to striking out on your own and addressing the obstacles faced by entrepreneurs of colour.
Penguin Classics
The Anatomy of Melancholy Robert Burton, Angus Gowland (ed) 6th July, pb, eb, £20, 9780141192284 Guidebook to melancho- lia or depression and a masterly, all-encompass- ing examination of the human condition.
The Secret History of the Mongols Christopher P Atwood (tr) 27th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9780241197912 Inventive translation of a historical epic recounting the turbulent life and times of Chinggis Khan.
SERIES
Little Clothbound Classics 23rd February, hb, eb,£9.99, 97802416 Irresistible miniature editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world’s greatest writers. Letters to a Young Poet Rainer Maria Rilke, Charlie Louth (tr) vol 9 20038
Shooting an Elephant George Orwell vol 11 30099
Penguin (Cornerstone)
The Palace Papers Tina Brown 2nd February, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781529158809 The explosive inside story of the royal family from the author of The Diana Chronicles.
Would It Surprise You to Know . . .? Ronnie Archer-Morgan, Janet Gleeson 16th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781529158939 Rich memoir telling the rags-to-riches story of Archer-Morgan, Antiques Roadshow expert.
How (not) to Be Strong Alex Scott
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