NON-FICTION

No Milk Today

Andrew Ward, Robinson, £8.99 Whether you rate this as a gold top read or something a little more sour, there is no doubt author Ward has done his research on the world of the white stuff.

Ward collected milkman stories for decades.

This book features many, including one who drove two million miles across the north of Scotland in his 50 years on the job.

OUR VERDICT 7/10

Supercraft Christmas

Sophie Pester & Catharina Bruns, DK, £12.99 Buyers on a tight budget should buy this book in plenty of time to make gifts for Christmas.

And it’s a super fun way to get into the festive spirit.

It’s packed with eco-friendly projects including charming gifts, dazzling decorations and quirky gift wrap ideas.

Here’s to a crafty Christmas.

OUR VERDICT 8/10

Conscious Uncoupling

Katherine Woodward Thomas, Yellow Kite, £8.99 Actress Gwyneth Paltrow caused a media storm in 2014 when she announced her break-up from musician Chris Martin was a “conscious uncoupling”.

It was a term coined by WoodwardThomas.

Now out in paperback, her five-step guide could be the key to a positive future without a so-called “significant other”.

OUR VERDICT 7/10