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  Shitty Breaks - A Celebration of...

  Ben Aitken

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  Adios Paris. Hello Wolverhampton.
  
  
  
  Not everything that glitters is gold - which is why Ben Aitken gave London the cold shoulder and went to Preston instead.
  
  
  
  Hailing from Portsmouth, Ben knew from experience that unfashionable places could be quietly brilliant. So, over the course of a year, the author of A Chip Shop in Poznan and The Gran Tour visited twelve of the least popular spots in the UK and Ireland for a city break. The motivation wasn't to take the mickey or stick the boot in, but to seek out the good stuff, to uncover the gems, to have a nice time. By doing so, he hoped to demonstrate that anywhere - like anyone - can be interesting and nourishing and enjoyable if approached in the right fashion.
  
  
  Ben went skiing in Sunderland, to the football in Wrexham, and fell in love with Dunfermline. He kissed an alpaca in Bradford, suffered jellied eels in Chelmsford, and had more craic in Limerick than was wise. The upshot is a celebration of the underdog; a love letter to the wrong direction; and evidence that there's no such thing as a shitty break. What's more, by spreading its affection beyond the usual suspects (which are often overdone and overpriced), Shitty Breaks promotes a less expensive and more sustainable brand of travel.
  
  
  By ghosting Bath and giving Lisbon the boot, the book champions the unsung in an algorithmic, over-signposted world dominated by celebs and hotspots. Cheeky weekend in Milton Keynes anyone?

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  Fish Town

  John Gerard Fagan

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  "For years my life had been a string of temporary work in factories and call centres or unemployed. Approaching 30 and disillusioned with life in Glasgow, I sold everything I had and left for a new life in a remote fishing village in Japan. I knew nothing of the language or the strange new land that I would call home for the next seven years. Fish Town is an eye-opening true story that paints the reality of living in Japan as an outsider."
  John's debut memoir, written entirely on his phone, reads like a book of poetry or perhaps a long text message. This gifted writer captures the experience of a Scottish man living in Japan – with humour, wit, honesty, and by all means without an ounce of political correctness.
  "Periods of hopelessness and despair are perfectly blended with hilarity and hope, instantly giving off vibes of Post Office by Charles Bukowski. Fagan's delivery is poignant and purposeful, with writing so crisp it's easy to fly through the pages. Truly a book I will never forget." – Aidan Martin, author of Euphoric Recall

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  The Jackfruit Chronicles

  Shahnaz Ahsan

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  Winner of the Food Season's Narrative Cookery Book Award 
  With insight and love, Ahsan guides us through the vibrant flavours and captivating story of Bengali food and its place in Britain. Beginning with the arrival of her grandfather, Habib, in Manchester in the 1950s, this is a spellbinding journey not just through one family story, but also the broader tale of the Bangladeshi diaspora’s quest for a new life in Britain. 
  Ahsan beautifully weaves together this narrative of migration and hope with treasured family recipes, including dishes like sour tomato broth, jackfruit kofta curry, lentil fritters, fish with clementine peels and much more. 
  The Jackfruit Chronicles is a moving exploration of family, food and what it means to belong. 
  These memoirs of cooking and relationships unfold as cultural non-fiction, grounded in a regional Asian heritage that echoes across south Asia and Britain. At once autobiography and biography, the narrative offers a travel through memory, where Asian and Indian influences deepen the story of what it means to belong. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  The Road Teaches You

  Reece Davis

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  Some journeys change your destination. Others change you. 
  In The Road Teaches You, celebrated travel writer Reece Davis reflects on decades spent wandering across six continents — from dusty border crossings and rain-soaked bus rides to fleeting moments of human kindness that leave an indelible mark. 
  Through encounters with nomads, poets, fishermen, and strangers who became friends, Davis reveals how travel’s greatest lessons aren’t found in guidebooks or landmarks, but in the quiet wisdom of those met along the way. 
  Tender, honest, and deeply observant, The Road Teaches You is both a memoir and a meditation — an ode to curiosity, compassion, and the shared humanity that makes every road worth walking.

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  Twelve Mountains: A Journey Up...

  Tom Chesshyre

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  A year in Britain's highest peaks, where the weather changes fast, the ground shifts slowly, and every summit feels deeply personal to walkers, climbers, poets, and workers alike. 
  Sometimes in life it's good just to head for the hills – to seek refuge from the vicissitudes of the everyday and take in the wonder of Britain’s landscapes. 
  With the nation in a full-blown identity crisis, Tom Chesshyre aims to break free from the turbulent news cycle and indulge in some mountain therapy. So, he sets off to conquer – more like scramble up – a dozen of Britain's highest peaks. He does not purport to be a ‘climber’; you’ll find no ropes or clips here, nor tents either. But as the weeks unfold, each ascent becomes a quiet act of resistance against noise, speed and overload. On these mountains, time stretches and priorities reset with the breathtaking clarity of each cloud inversion. 
  From the mist-shrouded crags of Scafell Pike to the rugged, ancient shoulders of Ben Nevis, he explores the contrast between the permanence of stone and the fleeting anxieties of the news alert. In the shadow of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), he explores the resurgence of the Welsh tongue and the mythic weight of King Arthur. In the Mourne Mountains, he traces the granite walls that inspired Narnia, finding magic in a land once defined by division. 
  Yet this book is as much about people as peaks. In pubs, B&B kitchens and bus shelters he meets farmers, fell runners and accidental guides, all with their own relationship to the high ground. Their stories anchor the mountains in lived experience, reminding our guide that these places are not escapist fantasies but working, weather-beaten realities. And threaded through the climbs is a gentle questioning of what Britain still shares, what endures when politics fractures and certainties erode. 
  Twelve Mountains celebrates the joy of hitting the trail, the rhythmic crunch of boots on scree … and going up. 
  Mountains include: Ben Nevis, Ben Lomond, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Cross Fell, An Teallach, Tryfan, Pen y Fan, Slieve Donard, Buachaille Etive Mor and Suilven

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  American in Britain An - The...

  SJ Thomas

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  Your stress-free British journey starts here! 
  Dreaming of a British adventure? From navigating the UK's unique transportation systems to understanding its charming quirks, this practical guide is your roadmap to stress-free travel across the UK. 
  This straightforward travel companion answers the questions you actually have:How do I book train tickets?Will my phone work there?Should I rent a car?What exactly is a "full English breakfast"? 
  Written with American travelers in mind, this comprehensive handbook covers all the essential practicalities:Cell phone service optionsHandling British currencyAccommodation quirksAccessing healthcareMastering those famous roundaboutsRenting a car (automatic, please!)Decoding British grocery stores 
  Whether you're planning a week's vacation or dreaming of a permanent move across the pond, this guide equips you with the practical knowledge you need for a smooth, confident, and truly enjoyable British experience.

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