Fiction Prescriptions

In times of trouble, worry or strife, a fiction prescription is just what the doctor ordered. Discover over 200 reading recommendations for great literature to soothe your soul and offer a cure for modern life, from Ageing through to Boredom via Hangovers and Procrastination. Reach for the perfect book in any situation with insightful and surprising recommendations for classic and current literature that offer words of wisdom, comfort and inspiration. The perfect gift for book lovers (or anyone) in uncertain times, from bibliotherapist and co-author of the bestselling The Novel Cure.

Ella Berthoud is an artist, writer, School of Life bibliotherapist, author of The Art of Mindful Reading and co-author of the bestselling The Novel Cure and The Story Cure. She has worked with the World Economic Forum, the Guardian, The New Yorker and co-wrote a column for the Independent.