Pimpernel

Though many London guidebooks exist, this one is particularly recommended for treasure hunters willing to venture beyond the tourist destinations.

Readers seeking an academic but accessible take on the relationship between houseplants and social history will enjoy this book.

Vegans and animal rights activists will find plenty of validation, and readers on the fence about becoming vegan may be convinced to do so. Others will likely be put off by the author’s questionable claims, inflammatory statements, and judgmental tone.