At RECAP, books are a powerful way we connect research, real-life experience, and meaningful storytelling. This page brings together both the books we’ve written and the ones we’re reading, recommending, and reflecting on through #RECAPReads. From honest fiction exploring the realities of motherhood to evidence-informed non-fiction and carefully selected reads from others, this is a space for ideas, insight, and stories that support families and those who work with them.
Fiction: Stories of Motherhood
Motherhood is complex, emotional, joyful, and at times overwhelming, and sometimes, the best way to explore that is through story.
Written by RECAP founder Lucie Wheeler, these novels offer relatable and honest portrayals of motherhood and family life, bringing together humour, challenge, and connection.
Non-Fiction Titles
Our non-fiction work brings together lived experience, research, and real-world application to create resources that are both credible and accessible.
Designed for parents, educators, and professionals, these books bridge the gap between academic insight and everyday practice - helping you better understand, support, and respond to the children and young people in your care.
A powerful and accessible exploration of neurodiversity across childhood and adolescence, this upcoming title brings together lived experience, research, and practical insight.
Neurodiversity Through the Educational Years: Lived Experience, Research and Practice bridges the gap between academic knowledge and everyday reality - supporting parents, educators, and professionals to better understand and respond to neurodivergent children and young people.
Neurodiversity Through the Educational Years: Lived experience, research and practice.
Coming September 2026
#RECAPReads
Alongside our own writing, #RECAPReads is where we share the books shaping our thinking.
This is a curated collection of titles we’re currently reading, recommending, and reflecting on - spanning parenting, education, wellbeing, neurodiversity, and more. Each recommendation is chosen for its relevance, insight, and ability to support real-life parenting and practice.
Whether you’re looking for your next read or new perspectives, this is a space to discover books that inform, inspire, and connect.
Follow RECAP on social media to discover our #RECAPReads series, where we share our latest book reviews and recommendations.
Have you written a book we might like?
We are always looking for ways to share fantastic books with our RECAP community, so if you want to send us your book for review, we'd love to hear from you!