Books published by Canongate Books

Does a poet's heart beat under Donald Trump's brash exterior? This bestseller rearranges his quotes and tweets into hilarious poetry. It's a new word order and a perfect stocking filler

A beautifully illustrated New York Times bestseller that distils decades of professional experience into just four simple elements - and will set you free from recipes forever.

David Whyte explores the underlying meaning of 52 ordinary words, with an introduction by Maria Popova of Brain Pickings

The bestselling, agenda-setting study of motivation from the internationally bestselling author of To Sell is Human and When

The autobiographical coming-of-age modern classic by one of the greatest authors of the twentieth century

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON A RICHARD & JUDY, BETWEEN THE COVERS AND GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICKWINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION'BEAUTIFUL' Jodi Picoult, 'UPLIFTING' i, 'BRILLIANT' Daily Mail, 'AMAZING' Joanna Cannon, 'ABSORBING' New York Times, 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' IndependentNora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived.Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?

The New York Times No.1 Bestseller; 'a human guide to how sales might work and be successful in the 21st century' Observer

A Sunday Times top ten bestseller. A journey in images and words into the creative world of musician, storyteller and cultural icon Nick Cave

The instant number one bestseller. Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive from the bestselling author of The Midnight Library

Solnit's revelatory modern classic exploring philosophy, history, art and metaphysics

J.J. Abrams and acclaimed novelist Doug Dorst create a reading experience like no other in this dazzling novel of love and mystery

The extraordinary, highly anticipated memoir from visionary film-maker David Lynch, co-creator of Twin Peaks

A selection of the best poetry from America's most iconic and imitated poet, Charles Bukowski

John Lennon's literary debut back in print to mark its 50th Anniversary

Go the Fuck to Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate and refreshingly honest, it captures the familiar and unspoken tribulations of putting your child to bed for the night. Colourfully illustrated and hilariously funny, this is a breath of fresh air for parents new, old, and expectant*. (*You should probably not read this to your children.)

A modern classic - a funny and practical guide to being a writer by the New York Times bestseller

One of Leonard Cohen's best loved volumes of poetry; a personal and powerful collection, popular since its original publication over thirty years ago

When unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, school, and at home; from the internationally bestselling author of Drive and To Sell is Human

The phenomenal, Man Booker Prize-winning, international bestseller

The Lonely City is a captivating book by Olivia Laing, published in 2017 by Canongate Books. This book explores the subject of loneliness in a unique and profound way, taking the reader on a journey through the busy streets and crowded apartments of the city. The author uses her personal experiences and observations to illuminate the complexities of isolation and solitude in the urban environment. The Lonely City is a thought-provoking read that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt alone in a crowd. Despite being set in the hustle and bustle of the city, it is a book that speaks to the universal human experience of loneliness. Published by Canongate Books, this is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary literature.

A radical new translation of the dystopian classic that influenced George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, introduced by Margaret Atwood

An utterly captivating novel about female strength. Set during Mussolini's 1935 invasion of Ethiopia, The Shadow King casts a light on the women soldiers written out of African history

The final collection of poetry from the world's greatest lyricist Leonard Cohen, introduced by his son Adam Cohen