Books - KEN OKONA-MENSAH

Coming September 2026

Why Do I Get Butterflies in My Stomach?

Biological Answers to Life’s Key Questions

Why is the countryside so healing?
Can you trust your gut instinct?
What is love – really?

This book explores the hidden biology shaping your emotions, decisions, and relationships – from gut microbes to brain chemistry. It reveals how your body quietly drives everything from attraction to stress and behaviour.

Packed with surprising science and “ohhh, so that’s why” moments, it’s a fresh look at the forces driving everyday life.

Published by Octopus Publishing: ISBN 978-1788406574

Available to purchase from all major national and international bookstores. Pre-order your copy today.

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-do-i-get-butterflies-in-my-stomach/ken-okona-mensah/9781788406574

Foyles: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/why-do-i-get-butterflies-in-my-stomach/ken-okona-mensah/9781788406574

Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Why-Do-I-Get-Butterflies-In-My-Stomach-by-Ken-Okona-Mensah/9781788406574

TGJones: https://www.tgjonesonline.co.uk/Product/Ken-Okona-Mensah/Why-Do-I-Get-Butterflies-In-My-Stomach–Biological-Answers-to-Lifes-Key-Questions/15868404

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Get-Butterflies-Stomach-Biological/dp/1788406575

The Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds

5000 Staggering facts that will amuse, astound and fascinate you – the ultimate trivia book. Check out the Human Body section (written by me). Subjects by seven other authors include topics as diverse as the Universe, Art & Literature, the Natural World, Sport, People, History, Science, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Geography and Movies.

Published by Octopus Publishing Group: ISBN 978-1-78840-469-3

Available to purchase from all major national and international bookstores. Buy your copy today.

Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-colossal-book-of-incredible-facts-for-curious-minds/nigel-henbest/simon-brew/9781788404693

Foyles: https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/the-colossal-book-of-incredible-facts-for-curious-minds/nigel-henbest/9781788404693

Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/The-Colossal-Book-of-Amazing-Facts-for-Curious-Minds-by-Nigel-Henbest/9781788404693

WHSmith: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/the-colossal-book-of-amazing-facts-for-curious-minds/nigel-henbest/simon-brew/paperback/9781788404693.html

Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Colossal-Incredible-Facts-Curious-Minds/dp/1788404696/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Cracking Anatomy

This book takes a peek at the human body and reveals the extraordinary way your anatomy and physiology intertwine. Billed as an accessible, comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, Cracking Anatomy will both educate and excite all readers.
Published by Octopus Publishing: ISBN 978-1-78840-151-7

Available to purchase from all major national and international bookstores. Buy your copy today.