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It’s that time of year again, Waterstones has released its shortlist for Books of the Year. This year has an exciting mix, the latest release from Suzanne Collins, a popular restaurant has released its cookbook and a reimagining of a classic tale. Here is a little more about three of my top picks of the list:
Ocean: How to Save Earth’s Last Wilderness: Signed Exclusive Edition (Hardback) Sir David Attenborough, Colin Butfield
The blurb reads: “From the icy oceans of our poles to remote coral islands, David Attenborough has filmed in every ocean habitat on planet earth. Now, with long-term collaborator Colin Butfield, he shares the story of our last great, critical wilderness, and the one which shapes the land we live on, regulates our climate and creates the air we breathe.
“Through one hundred years, eight unique ocean habitats, countless intriguing species – and through personal stories, history and cutting-edge science – Ocean uncovers the mystery, the wonder and the frailty of the most unexplored habitat on our planet. And it shows its remarkable it is the part of our world that can, and in some cases has, recovered the fastest, and in our lifetimes we could see a fully restored marine world, even richer and more spectacular than we could possibly hope, if we act now.”
Sunrise on the Reaping – The Hunger Games (Hardback)
The book’s blurb states: “When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?
“As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.
“Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.
“When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.”
The Let Them Theory (Hardback) Mel Robbins, Sawyer Robbins
The book’s synopsis reads: “What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words?
“If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn’t you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands—and this book will show you exactly how to do it.
“In her latest groundbreaking book, The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins—New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control and start focusing on what truly YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life.
“Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that’s made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact. Within a few pages, you’ll realize how much energy and time you’ve been wasting trying to control the wrong things—at work, in relationships, and in pursuing your goals—and how this is keeping you from the happiness and success you deserve.
“Written as an easy-to-understand guide, Robbins shares relatable stories from her own life, highlights key takeaways, relevant research and introduces you to world-renowned experts in psychology, neuroscience, relationships, happiness, and ancient wisdom who champion The Let Them Theory every step of the way.”
The full shortlist is as follows:
Ocean: How to Save Earth’s Last Wilderness: Signed Exclusive Edition (Hardback) Sir David Attenborough, Colin Butfield
Universality: Signed Edition (Hardback) Natasha Brown
Donut Squad: Take Over the World! (a Phoenix Comic Book): Exclusive Christmas Special Edition (Paperback) Neill Cameron
Sunrise on the Reaping – The Hunger Games (Hardback) Suzanne Collins
Craftland: A Journey Through Britain’s Lost Arts and Vanishing Trades (Hardback) James Fox
The Raven Scholar: Exclusive Edition – The Eternal Path (Hardback) Antonia Hodgson
Alice With a Why: Exclusive Edition (Hardback) Anna James, Matthew Land
Katabasis (Hardback) R.F. Kuang
So Long, See You Tomorrow: Exclusive Edition (Hardback) William Maxwell
The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods: Exclusive Edition (Hardback) Mikey Please
The Let Them Theory (Hardback) Mel Robbins, Sawyer Robbins
Mother Mary Comes To Me (Hardback) Arundhati Roy
Padella: The secret to cooking iconic pasta at home (Hardback) Tim Siadatan
The Artist: Exclusive Edition (Hardback) Lucy Steeds
Strange Pictures (Paperback) Uketsu, Jim Rion
