Books published by Canongate Books

A remarkable account of the brain's plasticity, from the internationally bestselling author

An exploration of female friendship and women in music, from the iconic singer-songwriter and bestselling author of Another Planet and Bedsit Disco Queen

The remarkable history of how Johnnie Walker became the world's number one Scotch, a perfect gift for whisky fans

Drawing on brand new research, this is an examination of rest and why it matters from Radio 4's voice of psychology

Blending personal experience with cultural legacy, this homage to the oak tree presents a case for the important role it plays today: in our landscape and in our lives

This beautifully wrought novel, from the author of The Secret River, tells a story of passion and resilience, giving voice to a woman silenced by history

A remarkable collection about what it means to be human, winner of the Dylan Thomas Prize

From 'one of America's most courageous young journalists' (NPR) comes a propulsive narrative history investigating the fifty-year-old mystery behind a dramatic experiment that changed the course of modern medicine

A fiercely provocative novel, exploring the treacherous borders between war and sex, love and art, from the author of The Book of Joan and The Chronology of Water

An exploration of the outposts set along the edges of civilisation and the impact that visiting these has on the human spirit, from the co-author of Holloway

The Way of All Flesh is a captivating novel penned by the talented Ambrose Parry. Published in 2019, this book takes readers on an unforgettable journey. This novel falls under the genre of historical fiction, masterfully blending historical events with a riveting narrative. The story unfolds in a way that will keep you engrossed from beginning to end. Parry's writing style is engaging, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the story. The Way of All Flesh is a testament to Parry's skill as a storyteller. Published by Canongate Books, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a well-crafted historical novel. Don't miss out on this remarkable piece of literature.

A tale of lust and possession in nineteenth-century France and Japan, from the international bestseller

The powerful memoir of one of the co-founders of Black Lives Matter which explores how the movement was born

The follow-up to the number one Sunday Times bestseller Reasons to Stay Alive

How mastering the art of losing control can help us live a better life: a wise, witty and dynamic guide to the philosophy of human ecstasy

The new collection from multi-award-winning cartoonist Tom Gauld - the perfect gift for book lovers everywhere

A manifesto from the Turner Prize-nominated artist, with over 400 new works

"The acknowledged Rosetta Stone of island hopping" Sunday Times

The follow-up to the international bestseller and publishing phenomenon Letters of Note

The official tie-in to the major new Sky 1 TV series and follow up to the massive bestseller An Idiot Abroad

Part of Canongate's highly collectible and praised series, with an introduction by Robert Smigel

Part of Canongate's highly collectible and highly praised series, with an introduction by Tom Tomorrow

'The one authentic masterpiece of rock 'n' roll writing' Peter Guralnick

Part of Canongate's Complete Peanuts series

Michel Faber's first novel in twelve years. Soon to be Amazon original series Oasis in 2017

The bestselling true crime classic from the creator of The Wire

A sweeping, compelling story which brings to life the Iranian Revolution, from an author who experienced it first-hand