This book is great and I highly recommend if you don't know what you want to read next. As it gives you so many options to choice from depending on your mood such if you're happy or going through heartbreak. It has a beautiful cover on it. I have reviewed this book on my Goodreads and posted about this book on my tiktok story and talked about on live. I have rated it three stars as this isn't the kind of book I would not pick up again felt like I was reading a promotional catalogue. I'm glad I got a chance to read it.

I loved the idea of this book more than the actual book. The idea that there is a boon for each moment in your life sounded like a great idea. The book you can tell is well researched, and the author has a true passion for it. Just I felt that there was a lot of information to take in for me. With about 15-20 book recommendations, I got a bit overwhelmed. I did add one or two to my list but felt there were too many to narrow down.

I raced through Bibliotherapy, building an ever-growing TBR list as I went, but it is a book I can see myself returning to again and again when I am in need of a particular recommendation.

With both detailed reviews and short recommendations, this book is a treasure trove of bookish delight. It covers a wide range of themes, from change or first love, to heartache or grief. Recommendations are for both fiction and non-fiction books, so I think there will be something for almost everyone in each section. It recommended books I already know and love alongside books I've been meaning to read for a while (and this has given me the push to do so!) and book I haven't heard of previously.

It would make the perfect gift for any book lover!

This is a book for dipping in and out of, not a sit down and read in a session. It is a book that I will return to at different times and will definitely take up some of the suggestions for my tbr pile.

I read a similar book a few years ago about bibliotherapy and it intrigued me so much that I signed up for an online course in it - which for some reason I never finished, must get back round to it. But I absolutely love the idea of bibliotherapy. Everyone I speak to think it's absolute nonsense, but I believe that the right book can help you through just about anything. And I love giving books to people as gifts, it's like I'm giving them a part of myself.

In her introduction, Molly talks about how books have been used for many years for people who are unwell, physically or mentally, and in hospital, and I completely agree. In May 2023, I spent 4 weeks in a neurology hospital, and whilst my treatment was not linked to reading, the huge pile of books I took with me (and the ones I subsequently bought in the nearby Waterstones after being told I had to walk in the community to regain my walking ability), helped me through what was one of the most difficult periods of y life. I ended up reading, I think, 4-5 books a week, before leaving them in the lounge area for other inpatient. I was also asked by nurses, doctors, and therapists for lists of books and recommendations, which I absolutely loved!

I read this in a matter of hours, cover to cover, but you can pick and choose the chapters you feel most suitable for you. It's an easy read, quick to read but it's interesting and thought-provoking and like talking to a friend. Molly seems to be able to talk directly to each reader, and it's obvious the passion she has for books and reading and that's just beautiful.

I'm going to contradict myself a bit here. I would have liked there to be less repetition, however, I am aware that some books can straddle different emotions and happenings and whatnot, but I'm greedy and just want more and more books.

The bad thing about this book is that it's now given me a list of 63 more books I want to read! As if I needed any more!

As a lover of books I wish I had more friends I could recommend a title or two to. Usually it's just because I've enjoyed a really good story and want to share but sometimes, when life is hard, or wonderful, or needs a bit of explaining, I know some of my previous reads could be helpful. I had no idea this was bibliotherapy but apparently it is! I buy books because they resonate with me for many different reasons but, with so many genres and titles out there, we can all do with a little help to find a particular book.

With most of the stages of life covered by Molly Masters there are suggestions here to make the task of getting, or giving, advice mostly from a fictional setting, much more positive. Of course this isn't a one stop shop and there will be mistakes made but one thing we can be sure of is that there will always be another maybe more suitable title out there waiting in the wings.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Harper Collins UK, but the opinions expressed are my own. This is a very good reference book to have on your shelves because everyone needs a helping hand sometimes.

This lovely little book presents reading as a form of therapy, with recommendations for all ails, including Self-Love and Discovery, Creativity and Inspiration, and When Adulting Begins.

Bilbiotherapy starts with a questionnaire providing some suggestions of chapters that might be immediately helpful, or you can just jump to the chapter that appeals the most. Each chapter is comprised of a short introduction on how books can support that topic, followed by an in-depth presentation of a few select books, and finally a list of book titles for further reading with a short description of some of the themes in the book.

This isn't a book to read in one sitting, but rather a companion to browse when you need a little support.

A recommended read for fans of The Novel Cure, 1,000 Books to Read Before you Die, and books about books.

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an interesting and enjoyable read. Definitely one to dip in and out of as and when needed.
I have also added a few more to my TBR list!

To be honest, I was a little sceptical about Bibliotherapy by Molly Masters before reading it, but I was completely won over by it. It's a much more in-depth look at reading as healing than so many of its type. I liked Molly Masters' long introduction to the topic and her detailed look at the books she selected in different categories. This is clearly not really a book to be read from beginning to end, but rather a tool to use in various circumstances. As such I'd recommend that it be bought in hard copy and not as an ebook, the form in which I accessed it.

Amazing suggestions on what to read for therapy.

Love the part on mental health as I personally was suffering from mental illness recently. Have noted down the books that were suggested!

Bibliotherapy : Books to Guide You Through Every Chapter of Life. The idea of prescription books is really good one, but I think it is difficult to have a 'one book suits all approach'. The books suggested here are biased towards feminism, and the younger female genre. It would work better if there were separate books for different demographics and sexes. I thought the book suggestions at the end of each chapter were a good idea, as lots of suggestions were given, but they needed a little more than a single sentence of information.. I thought some chapters were better than others, and some I skimmed over because the subject did not interest me. A good idea but geared towards a selective audience.

A gorgeously illustrated,beautifully written love letter to lifelong readers. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about someone’s common love for reading. This book was lovely

A beautiful little handbook on reading as a form of threapy. Stunning art throughout, a fun little quiz leading you to well researched, thought-out chapters to aid you in whatever area of life you need help in.
There are a variety of specialised book recommendations for each chapter, perfectly curated for you!
This would make a beautiful little addition to anyone's book collection.

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I absolutely want to buy this and own it in hard copy! I don’t think the ARC e-version does it justice.

The recommendations are perfect and I’m surprised I have already read 75% of them!

Thoughtful and thought provoking.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I've come across similar books before. This one seems more contemporary though. The colourful illustrations are attractive and the writing style friendly.
I think the range of books recommended is good, lots that are popular and easy to get hold of and others that might not be on your radar.
I especially liked the quiz being used to direct you to areas of interest.

This colorfully illustrated guide recommends books as "medicine" through different phases of life. Chockfull of fantastic books to add to your TBR, and a great gift for the book lovers in your life!

Fitting and appealing book design. Would have expected more from the recommendations as they seem pretty well-known, I have encountered similar books (namely The Story Cure) where the listed titles seemed more curated and special. Still, I can see this selling well.

I love the concept of prescribing a book! Giving personalised book recommendations is my favourite thing about working with readers and books and the idea of Bibliotherapy builds on that in a really fun and helpful way! The illustrations are gorgeous, the recommended reading is fantastic. As I was reading this I began a whole new spreadsheet to add some of the books that Masters was prescribing straight to my TBR with a note as to when would be best to read. A really nice gift for the avid reader in your life or a wonderful treat to yourself!

Bibliotherapy - as the name implies, this is a fantastic concept. Whoever came up with the idea are genius(es).
This may be one of my top three non-fiction books of 2024 so far, and definitely one of my favourite non-fiction books ever because;
1. This is a great resource to turn to for all changes, milestones, chapters, up and downs in your life when you need advice on what to read.
2. The topics/themes/chapters covered are rich.
3. The recommendations are wonderful. The range is great.
4. The author's prose is gripping. The paragraphs or short essays on the topics or books discussed are informative and fun.
5. The presentation is modern, eye-catching yet not distracting.

I really enjoyed this guide. The illustrations are lovely and it gave me so many books that I want to check out. It really explains how readers use books to escape and feel transported and provides recommendations for many different topics