small books is about first aid for feelings. We publish books you can reach for in a crisis; when you need practical help, advice and emotional support, delivered in a way that's warm, direct - and that works.

small books - a small history
by Jane Matthews

“ Reading books, reading about books, spending a half day scouring the shelves of bookshops - books have always been my passion.

To begin with I only dreamed of writing them : a dream that came true when the phone rang one day and someone I'd once interviewed for a lifestyle feature said "how would you like to write a book?" ('ask, believe, receive' at work!) The two books on making better relationships that followed may have garish covers and tabloid titles but I stand by every word of good advice inside them .

They were also fun to do, mainly because I was allowed to write straight from my heart - and because the publishers didn't want loads of words.

Which set me thinking. I'm a huge fan of self-help books but have often run out of steam and enthusiasm long before I've run out of pages. In our fast-track world we don't always need - or have time to read - vast tomes.

Hence small books, which I decided would offer first aid - for feelings. You won't get bogged down in words, and you won't be lectured or preached at. You will get warmth, support, real insights, plus tools and suggestions to help you on your way through whatever you are facing.

Thanks for visiting small books and please keep coming back to see us. ”

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