Some books to see you through February:

 

1/ Eleanor Catton – Birnam Wood

 

I read this in two sittings. Eco-activists get entangled with a US billionaire – it’s a thriller, that speeds towards an unforgettable finale. If you haven’t read this yet, I totally recommend you do.

 

 

2/ Jonathan Haidt – The Anxious Generation

 

Want to understand the impact of social media and smartphones on young people? This is for you. Whilst I may not agree with his recommendations, there is no denying the statistics, which are deeply shocking. Social media is not going away so this book is invaluable to explaining what we’re dealing with.

 

 

3/ Rick Rubin – The Creative Act

 

Learn all about creativity from a master – Rick Rubin, legendary record producer and founder of Def Jam records. This book is a bible when it comes to creating – beautifully written, with more crossovers to meditation & spirituality than you might think. This is one of the best books I have ever read.

 

 

4/ Mira Manek – The Book of Chai

 

If, like me, you love chai, you will love this book. Full of recipes and stories, history and cultural references, this is a book to treasure.

 

 

5/ Nick Craig – Leading from Purpose

 

We all have something that drives us, but sometimes it’s not obvious. I was surprised how much this book changed my approach to life. Full of advice to discover your purpose, I came away from this book with clarity that had eluded me for over 50 years! Thoroughly recommend.