Escape the madness

Sometimes books are the best places to find a moment of serenity and calmness

- Freya Millard

Many of us have suddenly found ourselves with a lot of spare time on our hands, and there’s no better way to spend a day than by tucking into a good book and getting lost in a whole new world. Reading is the perfect form of escapism: it has so many benefits, from improving your mental wellbeing to helping you relax and taking the stress of the day off your shoulders. The best part is there are no limits to who can gain enjoyment from reading - old or young, there is something for every age and every interest. We’ve compiled together a list of some of the most popular books floating around this year...happy reading!

All available to buy on amazon.co.uk as a hardcopy or eBook

FOR CHILDREN

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

by Charlie Mackesy

Charlie Mackesy’s heartfelt work has laid claim to a spot on the bestseller list for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today, and it was also named as Waterstones’ Book of the Year for 2019. The illustration book tells a beautiful story of friendship and kindness; the message is simple, the morals are poignant and the book itself is an excellent read for all ages as a reminder that we must be gentler to ourselves and others.

The Proudest Blue

by Ibtihaj Muhammad