Non-Fiction
Ultra-Processed People: The Science Behind Food That Isn’t Food By Chris Van Tulleken – June 2023
This book is all about processed food, how we get addicted to it, and how it’s bad for our health. The author is a doctor, scientist and BBC broadcaster who presents the evidence of diet induced disease. He engaged in a self-experiment of eating a diet of 80 percent of Ultra Processed Food for a month. He also talks to many involved in the food system and highlights the long-term consequences.
Humour
It Was An Ugly Couch Anyway: And Other Thoughts on Moving Forward by Elizabeth Passarella – January 2023
Funny essays from Southern Living columnist Elizabeth Passarella about going through change. She encounters decisions such as what to do with a sentimental attachment to a sofa, has a quirky relationship with an elderly neighbour, ruminates on some forthright opinions on therapy and motherhood, and tries to accept a family health crisis. Honest, giving insight, and showing she understands when thing get too much.
Everybody’s Favorite: Tales From the World’s Worst Perfectionist by Lillian Stone – July 2023
These hilarious essays delve into growing up in the early 2000’s. Although it tackles hard issues it does it in a funny way. Lillian Stone is a woman who struggles with anxiety and perfectionism. Her personal anecdotes provide wry and self-deprecating humour and shine a light on her problems. She leaves you with the suggestion of not taking things so seriously.
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