Books published by Canongate Books

Somewhere between The Wasteland and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas , Nick Cave's new book is a hellhound road trip into the American soul

A compelling investigation into the minds, motives and methods of con artists by a New York Times bestselling psychologist

Barack Obama's memoir, written long before his political career began, is a remarkable story of one man's search for his identity.

Miranda July's bestselling, critically acclaimed short story collection - winner of the 2007 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award

From the internationally bestselling author of When, Drive and To Sell is Human, a new book about the transforming power of that crucial and misunderstood emotion: regret

One of the great novels of L.A., a semi-autobiographical story of a struggling writer ('Fante was my God', Charles Bukowski)

A powerful anti-war statement and memoir, with a foreword by Bruce Springsteen

From the bestselling author of Kitchen Confidential

Raw and romantic, On Love captures one of our funniest, fiercest, and most daring writers on a subject that touches all of our lives

The perfect gift book for the literary cat lover - musings on the magical mystique of our feline friends, from American icon Charles Bukowski

Read by the author and with a soundtrack by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis

David Eagleman's bestselling, sparkling and provocative book on neuroscience now part of the Canongate Canons series

An unprecedented international publishing event: the first and only diary written by a still-imprisoned Guantanamo detainee.

Introduced by Margaret Atwood

This edition of Matt Haig's life-affirming Sunday Times bestselling novel is illustrated throughout by the award-winning Chris Riddell

The breathtaking first volume in Rachel Carson's classic and New York Times bestselling trilogy, about the history of the oceans, introduced by Margaret Atwood

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE. The new novel, drenched in sex, death and narcotics, in sudden violence, old magic and the mysteries of love, from the winner of the IMPAC Award and the Goldsmiths Prize

A history of women who have changed our understanding of the universe, from the creator of Brain Pickings

The Living Mountain, a captivating book by the renowned author Nan Shepherd, takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the heart of nature. Published by Canongate Books in 2019, this book is a remarkable blend of adventure and introspection that will leave you in awe of the natural world. The genre of the book is hard to pin down as it seamlessly blends elements of travel, philosophy, and nature writing. Shepherd's prose is as breathtaking as the landscapes she describes, making this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the world around us. In this book, Shepherd invites you to journey with her through the living, breathing mountain ranges, experiencing their grandeur and mystery through her poetic words. Published by Canongate Books, this book is a testament to Shepherd's love for the mountains and her ability to convey that love to her readers. A truly enchanting read, The Living Mountain is a book that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.

Charles Bukowski lays bare Hollywood, revealing the absurdity and egotism behind the glamour

For Penelope, wife of Odysseus, maintaining a kingdom while her husband was off fighting the Trojan war was not a simple business. Already aggrieved that he had been lured away due to the shocking behaviour of her beautiful cousin Helen, Penelope must bring up her wayward son, face down scandalous rumours and keep over a hundred lustful, greedy and bloodthirsty suitors at bay...And then, when Odysseus finally returns and slaughters the murderous suitors, he brutally hangs Penelope's twelve beloved maids. What were his motives? And what was Penelope really up to? Critically acclaimed when it was first published as part of Canongate's Myth series, and following a very successful adaptation by the RSC, this new edition of The Penelopiad sees Margaret Atwood give Penelope a modern and witty voice to tell her side of the story, and set the record straight for good.

A bold and joyous retelling from Ovid's Metamorphoses by the award-winning, bestselling author of How to be Both

The brand new collection from the Turner Prize-nominated king of odd, David Shrigley

A fascinating and practical guide to the science of money, by Radio 4's voice of psychology

A fantastic addition to Canongate's Complete Peanuts series - published during Peanuts' 60th anniversary year

'A very gifted writer' BILL BRYSON

A provocative and eye-opening book on the science and history of bisexuality, from the internationally bestselling author and co-host of BBC podcast Bad People