From feminism to millennial burnout via moving memoirs, non-fiction is booming for 2021.

While there’s nothing like a piece of escapist fiction, 2021 is gearing up to be one of the most interesting years as non-fiction continues to dominate our bedside tables. Angry, political, hopeful, moving, tear-inducing and funny, we’ve selected 10 unmissable memoirs, self-help bibles, true-life histories and feminist explorations that you need to read this year. Covering everything from Covid, grief and race to a lost mother’s hidden secrets via a cookery book that’ll also bring joy and hope, these are some truly special titles.