Time Warped by Claudia Hammond

From writer, broadcaster and psychologist Claudia Hammond comes Time Warped, an intriguing book unravelling the mysteries of time perception. With countless books discussing people's relationships with others, nature and even food (to name but a few), it's a surprise to see a book attempting to analyse our relationship with time, but Time Warped does just that. It's an engaging, and sometimes mind boggling, discovery of experience and expeditions, through facts and formidable research. This is Hammond's second book to date, her first being the critically acclaimed Emotional Rollercoaster, another book written from a psychological perspective but one which discussed the science of feelings. Hammond presents her work in an accessible way that even the most science-phobic will enjoy, and understand. As far as lessons go, if there's one thing to take from from this book, it's to never underestimate how devious the human mind is. Time Warped is an enlightening read,which emanates the author's charm and wit on every page. It could even improve your perception of life – if only a little. It's niche, but for anyone looking to improve their relationship with time, this book is the definitive place to start. [Amy Balloch]