Books To Read At 2am When You Can’t Sleep But Really Need To 

We’ve all been there. It’s 2am. The sky is black, the world is quiet and everyone’s asleep – everyone except you, that is. You’ve tried counting sheep and spritzing sleep sprays on your pillow, but nothing’s working. Next time, try settling down with one of the reads Team Service95 turns to in the early hours – from beautifully written tales to moments of meditation, these are our grown-up versions of the perfect bedtime story...

Orbital by Samantha Harvey

“Enter a trance-like state as you witness 16 orbits of the earth through the eyes of six astronauts on the ISS. The sun sets and rises in a show of spectacular beauty as international borders melt away. Dreamy and magical.” – Recommended by Maria Padget, Book Club Director 

Before The Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

“A soothing, introspective read perfect for sleepless nights. This is the tale of a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time. A gentle exploration of time, love, and second chances, offering emotional comfort, with each story unfolding like a warm, nostalgic hug during quiet, restless hours.” – Recommended by Samantha de Haas, Creative Production Manager 

So Late In The Day by Claire Keegan

“In this tiny gem of a book, Claire Keegan says just enough to tell an exquisite and devastating story of lost love. You’ll want to go straight back to the beginning when you wake in the morning.” – Recommended by Maria Padget, Book Club Director 

The Way Forward by Yung Pueblo

“This is like a warm hug. It’s full of little reminders to slow down, reflect and focus on healing. Yung’s words are simple but so powerful, giving you a nudge to embrace growth and let go of what’s holding you back. It’s one of those books you can pick up, put down and return to over and over again.” – Recommended by Olivia Thompson, Head of Marketing & Events 

Indeterminate Inflorescence by Lee Seong-bok

“‘Inflorescence is the order in which flowers bloom on a stem.’ So begins this study on the art of poetry from Lee Seong-bok, considered one of South Korea’s greatest living poets. It offers 470 short mediations that can serve as pearls of wisdom to aspiring poets – and as micro-poems in their own right – skilfully translated into English by Booker Prize-winning translator Anton Hur.” – Recommended by Maria Padget, Book Club Director