Our usual January wellbeing reading group meeting was a relaxed discussion where we shared what we were currently reading and the book-themed gifts we received over Christmas. As there were so many, we’ve made a list to inspire anyone looking Read More …
Category: Books
SWFT Wellbeing Reading Group review of What Happens in the Dark by Kia Abdullah
Lily, a famous TV presenter, is found looking unruffled beside a dead body after rumours of mysterious bruises. She denies guilt and says nothing. Meanwhile her estranged childhood friend Safa, a disgraced journalist, decides to investigate the truth—only to uncover Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of Songlight by Moira Buffini
A Hidden Gift. A Deadly Hunt. An Unbreakable Bond. Northaven may look idyllic, but those with songlight—a rare telepathic power—are ruthlessly hunted. Lark (Elsa) has spent her life in hiding, until a mysterious young woman (Kaira/Nightingale) from a distant city Read More …
New books – week commencing 4th Nov 2025
Gastrointestinal and Liver Secrets – Secrets Peter R. McNally Publisher’s Synopsis For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick Read More …
New books 17th October 2025
ABC of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare – ABC Series Shehla Imtiaz-Umer (editor), John Frain (editor) Publisher’s Synopsis ABC of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Improve inclusion, for both patients and staff, in your healthcare environment Fulfilment in personal Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
This Black History Month we chose to read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. The novel explores identity, race, family, and what happens when hidden truths emerge. Light-skinned Black twin sisters, Desiree and Stella, run away from their small Louisiana Read More …
New books week commencing 10th Sept 2025
Maths, Physics and Clinical Measurement for Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Hozefa Ebrahim (editor), David Ashton-Cleary (editor) Publisher’s Synopsis Maths, physics and clinical measurement hold a degree of mystery and trepidation for many working and training in anaesthesia, intensive care and theatre Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of Half a World Away by Mike Gayle
The GEH book choice this month was Mike Gayle’s Half a World Away. A story about two strangers, living in different worlds, with apparently nothing in common – but was this the case? Libby Page described it as “heartbreaking and Read More …
GEH Wellbeing Reading Group review of The Four by Ellie Keel
Excitingly this month we’ve been gifted signed copies of The Four by Ellie Keel to read, courtesy of her publisher. Frankly this is the most attractive book we’ve ever read, with a gorgeous hot pink cover and painted page ends. Read More …
New Books week commencing 8th July 2025
A research handbook for patient and public involvement researchers Bee, Penny Publisher’s Synopsis This book is written for patients and members of the public who want to understand more about the approaches, methods and language used by health-services researchers. Patient and Read More …