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My top ADHD book recommendations
Being a bookworm and editing non-fiction for a living, it will come as no surprise that I process information best via books (both print and audio, though audio works better for me for non-fiction). With October being ADHD awareness month I thought it was the perfect opportunity to talk about something more personal on my business blog page. Before I get to recommending my top ADHD book recommendations, here’s why I’m in a position to do so. This is the first time I’ve ment

Siân Smith
Oct 155 min read


The best books of 2025 (according to a non-fiction book editor)
It’s back for 2025! My book wrap-up of the year, where I share my favourite books from the past year (December 2024 to November 2025) and come up with my own awards for certain categories. I share this at this time of year for anyone wondering what to add to their own book Christmas wish list or if you’re wondering which book to buy someone for Christmas this year. The great thing about my list (I know, I’m so modest) is that these are all books I’ve read in 2025, not books

Siân Smith
Nov 27, 20259 min read


4 books I recommend for Mental Health Week
Background reading forms a vital part of my CPD (continual professional development) and feeds into my experience as a non-fiction book editor and proofreader for women authors writing about health and wellbeing. Reading itself is an activity that supports my own mental health (my particular experience with mental health centres around anxiety and disordered eating). Specialising in mental health ensures I can help others spread their message about their own recovery and advi

Siân Smith
May 16, 20233 min read
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