Gut: the inside story of our body's most under-rated organ - by Giulia Enders

This was an absolutely fascinating book. After reading it, I have a new-found respect for an important part of my anatomy.

The book is written in a very accessible style. There is enough scientific detail to give it credibility, but it does not seem turgid and technical. Although it is a translation from the original German, the text is very well crafted, making it entertaining and readable. The book covers the topic systematically, but not in the “home doctor” style; there is no intention that the reader should self-diagnose anything - just have some understanding of what’s going on in all those pipes ...