The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods is a quiet tribute to the solace and mystery found in stories, memory, and forgotten places. Centred around a hidden bookshop and the lives it touches, the novel weaves themes of escape, identity, and the healing power of literature. At its heart lies a reflection on how books can become sanctuaries — places where the past and present meet, where hope survives even when reality falters.Woods writes with a gentle, lyrical tone, blending realism

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk examines how trauma embeds itself not only in memory but in the body, shaping behaviour, emotion, and physical health long after the event has passed. The book explores the profound link between mind and body, showing that trauma is not just a psychological wound but a physiological imprint. At its core, it reflects on how healing requires more than understanding — it requires restoring a sense of safety, connection, and ownersh

It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn explores the idea that trauma can be inherited across generations, shaping thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in ways that often go unrecognised. Rather than placing blame on personal experience alone, the book introduces the concept of inherited family trauma — the notion that unresolved pain can echo through DNA, language, and memory. At its core, it is a reflection on how healing sometimes requires looking backward to understand what