Whether it’s resolving to work out more, drink less, or take more time for yourself, January has become synonymous with change and growth. In the spirit of learning and self-reflection, we wanted to take the time to highlight a diverse range of this month’s non-fiction releases that will help expand your personal, political, and experiential horizons in 2026!

No More Mediocre
By Laura Danger
Plume | 9780593474785 | Hardcover | £25.99 | Out Now

Ever had the feeling your spouse is totally capable of doing that simple household task? Ever felt so burned out you want to hide in the bathroom while your house devolves into chaos? All of us are running a race against a culture telling us we need to be more, to hustle more, and that we should be doing it all ourselves. It’s a cycle that needs to be broken, and in this book, Danger, an experienced educator, facilitator, and domestic equity advocate, sets out on a path of unpacking the inequity and rage in the erasure of domestic labour and care to guide readers to a healthier and more balanced life.

Organised in seven chapters covering topics like harmful stereotypes and communication models, from the nag paradox to weaponised incompetence, No More Mediocre asks why we make light of deeply problematic dynamics and who wins when we buy into them. Drawing from case studies, including non-traditional, intentionally developed family structures, and her own experience with mental illness and the demands of work and family life, Danger provides communication models and actionable steps you can take to restructure your household and better thrive at home and with partners in a chaotic world. A battle cry for better, Laura Danger shows that there are countless practical ways to maintain bonds, beat back against the status quo, and to meet our own and one another’s needs, because we all deserve more than mediocre.

Born of Struggle, Living in Hope
By Nick Soulsby
PM Press | 9798887441221 | Paperback | £17.99 | Out Now

Its tale spans the Spanish Civil War as we follow an anarchist hero who spilt blood for his beliefs, fought the Nazis, fought Franco’s fascists as part of the resistance, endured a death sentence commuted to twenty years’ imprisonment, before devoting his twilight years to evangelising his cause from exile in London. His survival and the inauguration of the Centro Iberico were thanks to London’s anarchist underground, which maintained a foothold and kept the torches burning despite harassment and disinterest, before finding new life amid punk’s co-option of “anarchy” as a youth culture phenomenon. Punks and political anarchists rallied together to support the victims of an egregious and shambolic anti-terror trial. The Centro Iberico’s peripatetic journey ended as it came into contact with the squatters occupying an abandoned school, morphing from its activist roots to become a creative hub which gave refuge to the residents of the anarchy centre before the first murmurs of the ’80s construction boom finally ended its existence.

The Centro Iberico was the only consistently established anarchist centre that survived throughout the decade, forming a key connection between the international political prisoner support offered by the Anarchist Black Cross, the anarchist groups abroad that fuelled the Black Flag newspaper, while sustaining its own activities in support of the cause.

Britain’s Best Bakeries, 2nd Edition
By Milly Kenny-Ryder
Hoxton Mini Press | 9781917719209 | Hardcover | £22.95 | Out Now

A new, expanded edition of our bestselling guide to Britain’s booming bakery scene!

Britain’s dough game just keeps rising: in the year and a half since Hoxton published their popular guide to the very best bakeries across England, Scotland and Wales, the list of exciting new businesses has only grown longer. This new edition celebrates over 20 newcomers — alongside many firm favourites still going strong — with punchy reviews and mouth-watering photography. From Chai Guys’ fusion masala croissants to Milk Run’s decadent Danishes, Imma’s award-winning Oxford country loaves to Perch’s pillowy cinnamon buns, these are the finest bakes Britain has to offer.

Self Care Won’t Save Us
By Caroline Moore
Microcosm | 9781648412417 | Paperback | £12.99 | Out Now

Is the daily grind getting you down? You’re not alone!

More than half of working adults in the U.S. say they’re experiencing at least some degree of that dreaded late-stage-capitalism affliction: burnout. But workplace well-being needn’t remain out of reach. With a focus on actionable alternatives Self Care Can’t Save Us examines the mash-up of money and morality that got us into this mess alongside practical ways we can get ourselves out of it.

Author Caroline Moore digs into hustle culture’s takeover of the way we do business, how its rise has allowed work to creep into every aspect of our daily lives, and how we can re-envision what work is and what it should mean to us. Exploring possibilities like co-op models, shorter working weeks, policy changes in the workplace, and other simple adaptations to help you to thrive, this book offers real tools to battle burnout, rather than burning you out with more burnout facts.

Whether you’re a business owner, a union steward, a new employee, or a freelancer, this is the working person’s guide to making positive change for ourselves and each other.

The New Rules of Women’s Health
By Meghan Rabbitt
The Open Field | 9780143137962 | Paperback | £31.99 | Out Now

A vital guide to the most pressing health concerns women face — including fertility, menstrual health, chronic pain, menopause and beyond!

The medical field has long ignored women’s unique health needs, treating us as if our bodies were the same as men’s – just smaller and with a few different parts. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Based on the latest solely women-centred research and insights from the world’s top female health experts, The New Rules of Women’s Health is the comprehensive, evidence-based, and empowering resource you need to take charge of your wellbeing. In this book, you’ll find everything you need to know to make the best decisions for your health and longevity, including:

• Important differences in how various diseases develop in women — including why we’re more susceptible to autoimmune disease and suffer disproportionately from heart disease and Alzheimer’s — and the best tips for prevention.
• What the latest science says about optimising your health and diet before disease strikes, from how to get better quality sleep to the best workouts at every age.
• The under-recognised signs of hormonal imbalance and what you can do to optimise your endocrine system.
• How to tell if your period symptoms are “normal” — or when they’re a sign of an underlying condition.
• Science-backed strategies to improve your fertility and prepare your body for pregnancy if you decide to start a family.
• What to expect during perimenopause — including the health conditions women are at increased risk for during this time and how to manage your symptoms so you can navigate this transition feeling stronger and more confident than ever.
• How to find women-focused healthcare providers you trust!

The time is now to take charge of your wellbeing. Consider The New Rules of Women’s Health your resource for life.

I Identify As Blind
By Lachi
Tiny Reparations Books | 9780593851579 | Hardcover | £26.99 | 27th of January 2026

Recording artist, activist, and provocateur Lachi redefines what it means to celebrate disability, by showcasing the innovations and leadership within her community.

Lachi is an award-winning musician and an unapologetic activist who awakens the world to this truth: Disability is an identity worth brazenly celebrating. In her book, Lachi spotlights how disabled people have to be driven, persistent, perceptive, and highly adaptable just to get through any given day. What would happen if society finally valued disabled people as the leaders, role models, and key innovators they truly are?

I Identify As Blind envisions how we can build that world. Weaving together personal stories, sharp pop culture takes, inspiring activist history, and incisive cultural criticism, Lachi lights the path forward and reveals how insights from people with disabilities have shaped society for the better. She interviews some of the most powerful personalities in Disability Culture, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, ADA advocate and disability rights icon Judy Heumann, and Oscar-nominated filmmaker of Crip Camp Jim LeBrecht. She even takes readers behind the scenes at Coldplay concerts, since after Chris Martin developed tinnitus he helped transform his concerts into some of the most accessible in the world. Readers discover how many innovations created for people with disabilities benefit everyone — from audio books, to curb cuts, to the Internet. (Yes, Vint Cerf helped develop the first commercial email service because he was hearing impaired and had trouble communicating by phone.)

Filled with humour and inspiration, I Identify As Blind helps readers find the power of leaning into the riskiest parts of their identities (whether they are disabled or not), and understand all the wisdom inherent in the disability experience.

Please Don’t Call Me
By Scott Sugiuchi
Korero | 9781912740284 | Hardcover | £32.99 | 29th of January 2026

Please Don’t Call Me: Graphic Design and Other Hang-ups features, for the first time, a massive collection of posters, logos, packaging, and ephemera from Sugiuchi’s 40—plus years of toiling in the field of graphic design. The book also includes sketches, scribbles, failures and behind-the-scenes commentary on projects for film, music and beyond. Lots of cool stuff to look at without the messiness of too many “words” and lots of “reading”.