The UK newcomer booklist
By Sam Beckbessinger
The UK newcomer booklist
By Sam Beckbessinger
I moved from South Africa to the UK three years ago. This is the list of essential books I recommend to other newcomers who want to better understand this adorable, strange, soggy island.
Life in the United Kingdom: a guide for new residents
Great Britain and Home Office
£14.93This is the study guide for the official test you have to take before you can get your UK citizenship or permanent residency, but it’s also got some very helpful summaries about UK history, traditions and culture.
Notes From A Small Island: Journey Through Britain
Bill Bryson
£10.99 £10.44This book (and the sequel, The Road to Little Dribbling) are a hesitant recommendations - they're very funny in places and feature some spot-on observations about small British towns, but also a lot of the books just feel like the author being a jerk to people. And they haven't aged well.
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race: The #1 Sunday Times Bestseller
Reni Eddo-Lodge
£10.99 £10.44