Bibliotherapy: Books to Guide You Through Every Chapter of Life

by Molly Masters

A beautiful, thoughtful guide to finding your perfect next read, no matter what life’s throwing at you, from the founder of Aphra a.k.a. ‘your inclusive AF feminist book club’

Through turbulent times, stories keep us afloat. Books, particularly, console and guide us, feed our souls, and open our eyes to worlds, possibilities and experiences we may never have considered before. Many of us have been self-medicating with books for years without identifying the practice as ‘bibliotherapy’.

This carefully curated collection will help you to identify the right reads for the right time. Whether you are in the throes of first love or the depths of heartbreak, embarking on a new beginning or questioning which path to take, use this guide to lose yourself in literature and find yourself anew, and discover the books that will always matter to you.

Includes celebrated classics, as well as overlooked modern masterpieces, with a focus on underrepresented voices. Recommended reads, include:

You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi

Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Letter to my Daughter by Maya Angelou

The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante

Be Not Afraid of Love by Mimi Zhu

Genres: Nonfiction, Books About Books, Audiobook, Psychology

288 pages, Hardcover

Published January 14, 2025

Reviews

[Literary Redhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

This colorfully illustrated guide recommends books as "medicine" through different phases of life. Chockfull of fantastic books to add to your TBR, and a great gift for the book lovers in your life!

[Mattie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I will start this review by saying that this book is not meant for me, despite me being a lifelong reader and librarian.

It's meant for millennial women who like to read women's fiction and social commentary - books I would call "mundane people doing bad stuff or having bad stuff happen to them"; the kind of books that win prizes and find their way onto progressive women's book club lists. There is nothing in this book for fantasy, mystery, horror or sci-fi readers, even historical readers are struggling here.

Many of the books recommended are also already popular. There aren't many niche recommendations here, which means this isn't even a useful reference tool for a librarian.

The recommendations are unapologetically fuelled by the author's own life and opinions. The "confidence and courage" books are exclusively and self-confessed "narratives of plucky heroines going against society's expectations." The "empowerment" books are all feminist stories. Anyone not up-to-date with social justice issues - or even worse, a genre reader - will find this book less relevant and, dare I say, repetitive.

The 'bibliotherapy' slant of this book is very mild - it's only mentioned a few times; I had hoped this book would explain Bibliotherapy in more detail, it's really just a list of books the author likes. Admittedly, the book is well organised as the recommendations are divided by life events and/or theme, and there are some welcome non-fiction recommendations too, but I think this book has a niche target reader and I am not it.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very entertaining and interesting book all about books. It focuses on the power of reading to address and help deal with many different emotional challenges, and uses classic and contemporary novels as reference points. A very useful tool for any librarians or booksellers, or indeed anyone interested in reading for their mental health.

[Ahtims · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to the audio.
Soothing monotonous narrative.
Got many recommendations.
I wonder whethr there is any course to become a bibliotherapist.
Would recommend this to all book lovers.

[Pia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Feels like a poorly-thought out vanity project by a person who thinks they like to read and then makes lists of books.

It’s not just that I vehemently disagreed at times; everyone is entitled to their opinion, after all, but there were some near-objective errors that made me wonder “did this author even read any of the books she listed?” Like in what sense are “Crying in H Mart” or Donna Tartt’s “The Secret History” books about new beginnings??

Also, some books are incorrectly categorized as fiction. And that’s why I have to ask myself if the author has actually read any of these books.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

As the founder of Aphra Book Club – formerly Books That Matter subscription box – Molly is more than qualified to pen a book full of reading recommendations, of books that act as therapy. This is the sort of content I absolutely love reading here on Substack and over on bookstagram, so I knew I’d enjoy Bibliotherapy. It’s divided into categories depending on your emotion, making it a great book to pluck off the shelf and refer to. There are stunning illustrations throughout, although I read it via a NetGalley ARC on my Kindle, and I thought there were some brilliant book recommendations too. Bibliotherapy will make a gorgeous Christmas (yes, I said it!) gift for new book lovers.

[Emma Freddura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the idea of this book more than the actual book. The idea that there is a book for each moment in your life sounded like a great idea. The book you can tell is well researched, and the author has a true passion for it. Just I felt that there was a lot of information to take in for me. With about 15-20 book recommendations per chapter, I got a bit overwhelmed. I did add one or two to my list but felt there were too many to narrow down.

[Eline Pullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a long time I was curious about bibliotherapy. As a librarian it made me wonder: what is it about? How can it help? And how does it work?

In this book Molly guides you through the landscape of bibliotherapy. She gives insight in how reading can benefit with issues that life presents on your path.

How stories and books can provide a place of comfort, nourishment, solace, exploration, acknowledgment. Books and especially fiction stories can be a true companion in every phase of life.

Through this book cornerstones of life are touched, and paired with possible reads and book recommendations.

If you love to read, and are curious to broaden your reading experience this is a book for you. I listened to the audio version of this book, and enjoyed the soothing voice of Molly and the way she talked about her journey.

[Molly Stocks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don't read this on a book buying ban have good suggestions if you don't know what to read.

[Tracy Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a lover of books, I wish I had more friends I could recommend a title or two to. Usually it's just because I've enjoyed a really good story and want to share but sometimes, when life is hard, or wonderful, or needs a bit of explaining, I know some of my previous reads could be helpful. I had no idea this was bibliotherapy, but apparently, it is! I buy books because they resonate with me for many different reasons, but with so many genres and titles out there, we can all do with a little help to find a particular book.

With most of the stages of life covered by Molly Masters there are suggestions here to make the task of getting, or giving, advice mostly from a fictional setting, much more positive. Of course this isn't a one stop shop and there will be mistakes made but one thing we can be sure of is that there will always be another maybe more suitable title out there waiting in the wings.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Harper Collins UK, but the opinions expressed are my own. This is a very good reference book to have on your shelves because everyone needs a helping hand sometimes.

[Shantel]

honestly, i am not sure how to rate this…

i never knew there was an official thing known as “bibliotherapy” but i do know from my own life that books have helped me, healed me and been my light in some of my absolute lowest and darkest times!

i would love to be a bibliotherapist but books are also so personal and special and intimate that i wouldn’t feel comfortable “prescribing” books to people because there’s always bias when it comes to books!

the author did write and describe books so beautifully that she had me wanting to read every single book she described. but then again books are my love language so it doesn’t take much to persuade me to want to give a book a chance (although thankfully i have graduated to not finishing books i don’t like, yay me! 🥳) also, some of the books mentioned had been on my “want to read” shelf for years but seeing them again reignited my want and added to my never ending pile! again i am a bibliophile so…

my last thing might just be a personal preference. while the illustrations in this book were absolutely GORGEOUS, i really really really hate when white authors use images of black people or people of color in a misleading way. but again, maybe that’s me!

[Lyana A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this colourful book. The illustrations are beautiful. I found myself agreeing to some of the recommended books that I have read and also added the unread ones to my never ending tbrs. So now where can I sign up to become a bibliotherapist?

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute enough coffee table book but really not much more than that. The premise of bibliotherapy gets abandoned pretty early on and is only intermittently brought up thereafter, with Masters instead using it as a platform to share her own favourite books. It's great that she has embraced reading diversely and that the recommendations reflect that, but, if I'm being a little harsh, many of the recommendations reflect more of a TikTok scrolling habit than any real expertise. Recommendations like Song of Achilles, A Little Life, and Normal People make me wonder who, exactly, this book is for, because it's definitely not for people who already read prolifically. Perhaps a good one for a friend who is looking to get back into reading after a long dry spell.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bibliotheraphy is a riveting book that aptly satisfies a book reader's heart to the brim. This book has everything that would give you hours and hours indulging into a profound conversation with another book lover. It has recommendations, reviews and thoughts about books from various aspects, genres, moods and sentiments.

I believe this book deserves a place in every bibliophile's library. You will gain fantastic recommendations and suggestions. Kudos to the author for her efforts and dedication to bring this masterpiece into the literary world.

[Reading_ Tamishly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sorry, you will not get much of fantasy books in this one as we see on the internet but amazing book recommendations, both fiction and nonfiction.

I got a little bit meh as I know most of the books included.

But yes, gift this to the one who’s just into reading! Bless you!

[Druss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent summation of what bibliotherapy is. Superb duration of reading materials both fiction and non-fiction for how you’re feeling now. Highly recommend.

[Books By Your Bedside · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.

I read a similar book a few years ago about bibliotherapy and it intrigued me so much that I signed up for an online course in it - which for some reason I never finished, must get back round to it. But I absolutely love the idea of bibliotherapy. Everyone I speak to think it's absolute nonsense, but I believe that the right book can help you through just about anything. And I love giving books to people as gifts, it's like I'm giving them a part of myself.

In her introduction, Molly talks about how books have been used for many years for people who are unwell, physically or mentally, and in hospital, and I completely agree. In May 2023, I spent 4 weeks in a neurology hospital, and whilst my treatment was not linked to reading, the huge pile of books I took with me (and the ones I subsequently bought in the nearby Waterstones after being told I had to walk in the community to regain my walking ability), helped me through what was one of the most difficult periods of y life. I ended up reading, I think, 4-5 books a week, before leaving them in the lounge area for other inpatient. I was also asked by nurses, doctors, and therapists for lists of books and recommendations, which I absolutely loved!

I read this in a matter of hours, cover to cover, but you can pick and choose the chapters you feel most suitable for you. It's an easy read, quick to read but it's interesting and thought-provoking and like talking to a friend. Molly seems to be able to talk directly to each reader, and it's obvious the passion she has for books and reading and that's just beautiful.

I'm going to contradict myself a bit here. I would have liked there to be less repetition, however, I am aware that some books can straddle different emotions and happenings and whatnot, but I'm greedy and just want more and more books.

The bad thing about this book is that it's now given me a list of 63 more books I want to read! As if I needed any more!

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am always going to be the first in the queue for a book about books so I was pleased to get a copy of this via NetGalley. I enjoyed using it to look at my book lists and see what I haven’t read. I could also see myself dipping into it when the need arose. For me, I had read a lot of the books so it wasn’t as helpful - but then I read more than the average person.

[Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved the idea of this book more than the actual book...I definitely believe that books can be healing, and helpful and calming and supportive. I'm not sure exactly what I'd imagined this one might be - perhaps more about bibliotherapy and how it works. But honestly, haven't Librarians been doing this for years and years? Only now it has a fancy name, and a bunch of non-Librarians taking it on as a job?! I don't know, perhaps I'm being a mean and bitter Librarian! But making book recommendations based on what someone is going through isn't anything new. Although I am more of the persuasion that if you're going through a rough time, you probably want to read something that bears absolutely NO relation to what you're going through at all and is instead just a really good book.

I suppose having this book on your shelf as a reference book might be interesting to dip in and out of. I wouldn't recommend just reading it straight (as I did!) as it's quite long, and it's basically just a load of mini snippets of a book, filed under various headings so you can find books that might be relevant to what you're going through. But some are much longer than snippets, more like an A Level essay than a review. I would rather have had just the snippets personally.

Thank you, though, to Net Galley, for allowing me to give this one a go.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful little handbook on reading as a form of threapy. Stunning art throughout, a fun little quiz leading you to well researched, thought-out chapters to aid you in whatever area of life you need help in.
There are a variety of specialised book recommendations for each chapter, perfectly curated for you!
This would make a beautiful little addition to anyone's book collection.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

The title explains what this book is about; Masters talks about different aspects of life such as love, grief, mental wellbeing, etc, and the books she recommends to help at times. Although it appears to be aimed at twentysomethings, I did find a few books to add to my wishlist.

[bookmehnia · Rating 4 out of 5]

{85/2024} 3.5/5🌟 Self-Help (Non-Fiction) | 287 pages

A self-help book about books for bookish people? Count me in.

Reading has always been a part of my life. I can’t even imagine having another hobby as immersive as reading - to each his own, I know, but I guess, I am thankful for it.

So, here comes a book that will guide people like me to read books in accordance to every chapter of my life.

The author has prepared a simple questionnaire/investigative quiz to define us, what we go through, and suggest perhaps what books could help us go through. Though skeptic in the beginning, I think I saw where myself at.

According to the book, I fall under the “Inkspiration” category, because I am Miss Independent and a true free spirit 🤣🤣🤣. Also, I am that person who (constantly) needs that added push to do something or embark in a new journey. Books that are recommended to me fall under categories of:

𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚
𝙀𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
𝙀𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙢

It’s interesting to see some of the well read books in the book community suggested for me, such as 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘨𝘨𝘴, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯, 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘳𝘲𝘢, 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘦, and 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 among an extensive list. I have seen and read a number of reviews of these books, so probably it is the sign for me to get them? I know 𝘓𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 has been calling to me everytime I go to the bookstore.

I am also so glad to see some of my favourite books suggested for my category and needs, like 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘯𝘦𝘵, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, and 1984.

The book comes in the form of hardcover and multi-coloured thick paper, with interesting visuals and images to accompany our browsing and reading - certainly one of its attraction when it comes to a book talking about books 🤭.

I am so glad to be ending my 2024 read with a meaningful tome that would last a lifetime. Read this if you think you need that more arranged and systematic reading experience. Thank you #timesreads for this review copy in exchange with my honest personal opinion.

#justreaddontbawang #bookmehnia #DecemberReads #DecemberTBRs #bookstagrammalaysia #bookstagrammy #malaysiamembaca #bookstagrammer #bookgram #bibliophile #bibliophilemy #bookish #bookaddict #bookaesthetic #readersofinstagram #goodreads #bookrecommendations #bookreview #bookworm #bibliotheraphy #mollymasters

[Mother Goose Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Well crafted narrative not only enable us to connect with the main character’s Odyssey, but they also inspire an introspective Odyssey of our own.”

Bibliotherapy: Books to Guide You Through Every Chapter of Life by Molly Masters is an interesting look at bibliotherapy and the books that will help readers navigate different seasons of their lives. Master spends the early portion of the book defining the history and practice of bibliotherapy. She then dives right in to recommending a variety of titles that will meet a reader at the place where they are in life. She gives a detailed description for each of her recommended books. I appreciate that she explains what books and reading them at the right time can do for us, “Literature becomes a bridge, allowing us to understand and empathize with the narratives of others, particularly those whose stories have been marginalized or unheard.” As a librarian, I love the topic of bibliotherapy and I especially enjoyed matching readers to the right book. In the library, it’s called reader’s advisory but I was often asked by teachers for specific books for specific issues. This was especially my favorite thing to do. For example, books for a child with a new, baby sibling, books about divorce, books for a group on specific character traits, and the list goes on. Now that I’m retired, I love doing the same for adults, especially with picture books. I believe that picture books hold so much meaning and can offer a poignant message when needed. Masters says, “There are times in a reader’s life where the book you read is the book you need.” If you’re looking for “a novel embrace,” I recommend you take a look at Bibliotherapy: Books to Guide You Through Every Chapter of Your Life.

“In the twists and turns of life‘s complexities, books are there for us. they offer solace, clarity, and help. through all the complexities we have to navigate.”

[Rose Paris · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a fine collection of themed book recommendations. It is not bibliotherapy and does not understand what bibliotherapy properly is. There is a brief summary of the 'books on prescription' model which unfortunately misses out the essential caveat that reading is a creative act, every reader brings their own interpretation (sometimes wildly different to expected) and therefore recommending a book particularly around sensitive matters comes with extreme care and without expectation you will accurately predict what they take from it. Some of the recommendations here are not bibliotherapeutic at all- I would not be recommending the Secret History to people for new beginnings considering the protagonists new beginning leads to death and a lifetime of misery. I would also be highly hesitant about recommending books like the Bell Jar and the Yellow Wallpaper to people with mental healh problems as 'therapeutic'. Bibliotherapy as practised by most is an interactive process that involves using texts that usually offer ambiguity and an opportunity for metaphoric distance rather than confronting the reader with their own issues directly. The book The Healing Fountain give great examples of how this is done with poetry and Poetry and Story Therapy gives example in other forms of literature. For bibliotherapy, go there- this has some neat themed book recommendations but should not be marketing itself as therapeutic.

[Vicuña · Rating 5 out of 5]

Molly Masters book is an astonishing achievement. Truly. I’ve been an avid reader for over six decade; reading is a vital part of my life and I’d be lost without books. But I’ve never thought about the concept of bibliotherapy. Molly’s book makes so much sense and explains how and why books can be an emotive and helpful tool to navigate the paths of life. I read across numerous genres and usually have more than one title on the go…physical, electronic and audio in format. I usually know instinctively which to pick up on. Sometimes, a title doesn’t hit the spot; it may be well written etc but I can’t settle in to it. Reading through Bibliotherapy has given me unique insight into the reasons for this. Mollys research shows that reading actually alters neurological response. As we know, it can be emotive and the pulse can actually race through words. But I now believe it’s much deeper than that. At times, our brains may be wired to respond differently or not at all and that fits well with the knowledge that sometimes it can be ‘the wrong time’ for reading a specific title. I’ve gone back to books I didn’t like months or even years earlier and found I’ve enjoyed them.

The electronic version of this works well with hyperlinks to each of the sections. There are book synopsis and extensive suggestions for titles depending on what emotional area you wish to follow. It’s a fascinating insight into something which may appear a little quirky, but actually has substance and scientific grounding. All of that aside, there are hundreds of cracking recommendations for further reading which most will enjoy. I love this book and I’ll be looking for a hard copy as it’s a great reference resource. Unique, entertaining and informed.

[Karen Mace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warning!! Do NOT read this book if you're trying not to buy anymore books!! Because this book leads you to want to add a rather large list of titles to your 'want to read' list!! I'm very aware that books like this are full of opinions of the author, but believe me, she's very convincing about every book she mentions!!

This is a guide to books that should help you at different stages in life - from young to old, there's a suggestion and reason why the author has chosen each book and it's wonderful to read her summaries of each title she picks, many are of books I'd not heard about before so it was great to have new authors and titles brought to my attention!

The books starts off with a quiz to help you narrow your selection, but it is also fun to just go through each chapter which charts a different stage in life, and different emotions too! And she doesn't just pick fiction books for you to enjoy, non fiction and poetry suggestions are also included. And there's a great mix of classic and newer books too so every reader is really well catered for!

So if you're getting a bit stuck in your reading life, and want a gentle nudge in a different direction to help with whatever you're facing in your reality right now, then I can highly recommend picking this informative book up!

[Kira K · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. It was interesting to learn the history of bibliotherapy, especially the prescriptions for it used after World War One as it’s something rooted in our history that I knew nothing about. I liked the quotes from authors on the healing power of books and appreciated the bit on the underrated healing powers of poetry as I enjoy that myself. Having the quiz so that Masters could give the reader a little ‘prescription’ of their own was fun. Some important aspects have been covered in this book such as grief and loss, when adulting begins, new parents, and feeling directionless, giving advice for such a broad range of life experiences. I found that there were great sized lists which included both fiction and non-fiction for each section and was impressed by how Masters managed to state why the book fits in the section and should be read without spoiling the story (at least from the one’s I’d read any spoilers were avoided). I found that the note to readers offering change in font size, background colour, font colour, font, justification and offering text to speech to be inclusive which further extends the reach of the book. Finally, I personally found the baby bit in dedication to be so sweet.

[Bzz Kolla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for this eCopy to review

I recently read Bibliotherapy: Books to Guide You Through Every Chapter of Life by Molly Masters, and it was delightful. The book is a beautifully illustrated guide that recommends various books to help navigate different emotional and life stages.

Bibliotherapy is divided into sections that correspond to different phases of life, such as New Beginnings, First Love, Loss, Self-Discovery, and Heartbreak. Each section offers curated book recommendations that are meant to provide comfort, insight, and guidance during these times. Masters draws on her experience as the founder of Aphra Book Club to suggest books that can act as a form of self-medication, helping readers to cope with and understand their emotions better.

What I loved most about this book is the thoughtful and heartfelt way it connects literature to life's challenges. The recommendations are spot-on, offering both well-known classics and hidden gems that I hadn't come across before. The illustrations add a charming touch, making the book a pleasure to flip through.

Overall, Bibliotherapy is a wonderful guide for anyone looking to find solace and wisdom in books.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good reference book and this is no exception.

Bibliotherapy is a very informative reference book on the therapeutic power of books, and certain books in particular.

In its most basic form it details what literature you should read (and why) when you’re feeling in a particular mood or going through a particular chapter in your life (whether that be love, heartbreak, grief, parenthood or loss of direction (just to name a few)). Ie. What characters and storylines are best to soothe or compliment whatever emotions you’re going through at that particular moment. The book even includes a bibliotherapy consultation which by answering the questions, takes you to the section of the book you’ll find most relevant at that point in time (depending on how you answer).

It’s a great idea if I don’t say so myself. Books and stories are doors to the soul so why not go through what you’re going through with a fictional character by your side :)

“When I get that feeling, I need textual healing”

Note: I received an electronic copy of this book via NetGalley but I loved it that much I got myself a hard copy a) because it’s a great coffee table book but also b) because I always find reference books are easier to navigate in hard copy due to the jumping about of pages I do!!

[Lucy Coleman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher HarperCollinsUK and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest book review.

I did like the concept of this book - recommendations for books for different stages of a person’s life from first love to becoming new parents to grief to feeling directionless in life - the trouble being that I felt that this was aimed at a younger readership than me, someone who is just starting out in life and not someone who is (gulp!) middle aged!

I also had an issue with the language used particularly with the frequent use of the word ‘journey’. Now this is a personal pet hate of mine, but to me the use of the word journey should only be used when travelling from A to B, not as often employed here as an experience in life –e.g. personal journey of motherhood, journey of parenthood etc. There were also a few errors in the book - Wintering by Katherine May for example is not a novel but a memoir. All in all, I found reading this book a frustrating experience.

I think the ideal readership for this book would be someone in their twenties who is interested in broadening their reading.