I really enjoyed this memoir detailing Amy Liptrot’s battle against alcoholism, helped along by her return to her childhood home of Orkney. The details of life on the islands were breathtaking, enough to make you want to pack up everything and go live on a farm on an island with 70 other people. And I’m glad she acknowledged the privilege she holds to be able to do that (oblivious memoirs can be a bit annoying), as other people battling addiction aren’t so lucky.

Super engaging writing style, and just a great down-to-earth memoir!