Books of the Month January 2024

JANUARY BOOKS PAGE

It's a mixed bag to start off 2024

Marc Zao-Sanders will help you to get your own time management in order as he explains Timeboxing, and if you want to eat a higher protein diet, Niall Kirkland is here to help. A debut novel from Emma Medrano, a suspenseful novel from Chris MacDonald, and a compelling account from the front lines of the war in Ukraine by Yaroslav Trofimov.

Timeboxing by Marc Zao-Sanders.  Every day we face a bewildering array of work and life choices but at any given moment it can be unclear what to focus our attention on. Timeboxing is the antidote to our contemporary decision fatigue and with this book you will discover the benefits of the gloriously simple practice of choosing one thing to do, when to do it, and getting it done. In concise and easy to digest chapters, this book will dive deep into the discipline of timeboxing, explore the benefits of incorporating this time management practice into your daily life and most importantly, show you the tried and tested ways to make it a habit that sticks. Say goodbye to overwhelm and hello to productivity, and ultimately peace of mind, with timeboxing - because time well spent is a life well lived. Published 11th Janary 2024. Pre-Order Here

The Good Bite's High Protein Meal Prep Manual by Niall Kirkland. The founder of The Good Bite, is on a mission to bridge the gap between healthy and delicious. In this book, he shares 80 calorie-counted, meal-prep, air fryer and slow cooker recipes, with a photo for every one, to help you fill your fridge with mouth-watering, high-protein dishes taking the stress out of mealtimes. Chapters cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and snacks – as well as advice on calculating your ideal protein intake, full nutritional breakdowns and barcodes that feed directly into your food-tracking app for each recipe – this is the ultimate resource for anyone looking to harness the power of protein. Inside you’ll find delicious, nourishing meals packed with flavour, to keep you eating strong all week long. Out Now. Order Here

Nothing Serious by Emma Medrano. A blistering and gripping novel about two women who meet online through a catfish, and end up forming a very unlikely connection. Nicki - 30ish, care worker, living in Brighton - is scrolling for her next hook-up. A difficult home life, a job that's going nowhere, she seeks solace in random encounters. Amber - 17, college student, lost - desperately needs someone to notice her. She creates 'Kevin', a fake dating profile for a man in his thirties. Neither Nicki nor 'Kevin' has any idea what they're about to get into. They quickly match, and an unlikely friendship develops, giving each other the validation they both sorely need. But can you ever truly connect when one of you is a liar? Published 18th January 2024. Pre-Order Here

Our Enemies will Vanish by Yaroslav Trofimov. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Yaroslav Trofimov has spent months at the heart of the conflict, very often on its front lines. He traces the war, from the battle for Kyiv to the recent gruelling arm wrestle involving the Wagner group over Bakhmut, to show how Ukraine and its allies have turned the tide against Russia in a modern-day battle of David and Goliath.  For Trofimov, this war is personal. He grew up in Kyiv and his family has lived there for generations. He tells how everyday Ukrainian citizens, have risked their lives and lost loved ones. Heart-breaking and inspiring, combining vivid reportage with expert military analysis and rare insight into the thinking of Ukrainian leadership, Trofimov tells the story Ukraine’s fight for survival and refusal to surrender. Published 18th January 2024. Pre-Order Here

The Actor by Chris MacDonald. At long last, Adam Sealey has an Oscar within reach. Working with his controversial former mentor, Jonathan, he's given the performance of a lifetime, and he almost believes it might be worth the cost. Because Adam subscribes to "the method". It's the secret that the world's greatest actors swear by, digging into their darkest, most personal traumas to bring a role to life. And Adam's greatest trauma is worse than most. Losing his mother when he was just a boy. A forced choice between the success he craved and the girl he loved. And that night back in drama school, the night of Adam's darkest secret, when everyone knows about the dead body, but nobody suspects the truth. And then he gets a message: someone knows. And if they tell, everything Adam's worked for will come crashing down. Published 18th January 2024. Pre-Order Here