Haemin Sunim

When Things Don’t Go Your Way by Haemin Sunim (Penguin) — the follow-up to his million-selling debut, offering the same combination of compressed wisdom, visual beauty, and genuine warmth. Sunim approaches disappointment and difficulty with the honesty of someone who recognises that suffering is real and that living with it requires patience rather than positivity. Essential reading for difficult times. Published by Penguin.

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim (Penguin) — the million-selling mindfulness guide from a Korean Buddhist monk trained in the United States. Short, beautifully designed sections on rest, mindfulness, love, and self-compassion offer practical guidance for reducing mental noise and recovering the capacity to be present. A book to keep and return to. Published by Penguin.