What book has surprised you?

My husband bought me a book called ‘Between Us: Words of wisdom and wit from women of letters’ for Christmas. It’s a collection of letters from Australian women and was curated by Marieke Hardy and Michaela McGuire. I’d never heard of it and had no idea what to expect. Surprisingly, I’m really enjoying it. Each letter is only a few pages long so it doesn’t demand a huge investment of sustained time. The surprising thing is how touching, funny and warm the letters are. Each one is different and many make me think about some aspect of my own life or teach me about culture or make me consider the way we view the world and life.

What book have you bought or been given that has surprised you when you’ve delved into its pages? What did you expect when you bought it or received it, and why has it surprised you?