NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTH
The Little Book of Lykke by Meik Wiking
Hardback, £9.99
A practical guide to what makes us happy, from the bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge. We all know Denmark is the happiest country in the world; not only do they have equal parental leave for men and women, free higher education...
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Scandinavia
Home of Nordic noir and happiness. In keeping with our Nordic focus this month, we have a selection of books from the Nordic countries. Did you know that Denmark consume the most sweets in the world? Maybe that’s why they’re so happy. Or that...
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NOVEL OF THE MONTH
The Sixteen Trees of The Somme by Lars Mytting
Hardback, £16.99
This is a book about finding yourself; a captivating tale of adventure and an intriguing personal quest. And, as you would expect from the best-selling author of Norwegian Wood, it’s also about trees and the love of wood. It starts with a mysterious coffin,...
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- The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
- Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore
- Hot Milk by Deborah Levy
- Golden Hill by Francis Spufford
- This Must be the Place by Maggie O’Farrell
- Optimism Over Despair by Noam Chomsky
- The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
- The Girls by Emma Cline
- Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney
- Slow Horses by Mick Herron
YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE MONTH
A Change Is Gonna Come by Stripes
Paperback, £7.99
A compilation of twelve brand new stories from some of the best Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic writers including Catherine Johnson (author of Sawbones and The Curious Tale of the Lady Carabou) and Patrice Lawrence (author of the award-winning Orangeboy), plus four fresh new...
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PICTURE BOOK OF THE MONTH
Oi Cat! by Kes Gray & Jim Field
Hardback, £12.99
We were very impressed when one of our young Storytime customers could recite Kes Gray’s Oi, Frog! word for word – such is the popularity of these clever and funny rhyming books. In this sequel to Oi, Frog! and Oi, Dog!, Cat doesn’t like...
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Greta Zargo and the Death Robots from Outer Space by A.F. Harrold
Paperback, £6.99
Nobody knew it at that moment, but only three things stood in the way of the complete destruction of the Earth: one elderly parrot; one eight-year-old spelling mistake; and an intrepid young schoolgirl-turned-reporter in search …
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What We’ve Been Reading Here at Dulwich Books
Here is a glimpse at a few of the books we’ve been reading lately. Come in to the shop to ask us about any of these books, or to tell us what you’ve been reading. Susie My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent This...
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Meik Wiking: Secrets of the World’s Happiest People
Dulwich Books is delighted to welcome Meik Weiking, CEO of The Happiness Research Institute and man who introduced the world to Hygge. Join us on the evening of Thursday 7th September as Meik discusses his new book The Little Book of Lykke, an accessible,...
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Marion Deuchars and Kassia St Clair on Colour
Dulwich Books presents Marion Deuchars and Kassia St Clair on Colour, at the Dulwich Picture Gallery. What makes a colour work? What do colours mean to artists and cultures? What are the histories of our favourite colours and what can they tell us about...
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