Night Owl (Paperback)

Harness the Science of Late Sleepers in a World Built for Early Birds

Haley Shapley

An eye-opening exploration of night owl sleep science, how it shapes you and how to navigate a world designed for morning people

Do you come alive after dark?

As a culture, we revere early risers. But what if those of us who struggle in the morning aren't lazy - what if we are just made differently?

In Night Owl, Haley Shapley delves into the science and culture of people who are biologically compelled to wake and sleep later. Drawing on the latest research, expert interviews and historical wisdom, she reveals how having a late sleeper chronotype can supercharge our creativity and even influence personality - at the cost of constantly fighting our own biology. From Minnesota to Taipei, her search for fellow night owls is a riveting investigation into the hidden power of those who stay up late in a world scheduled for the bright and early.

Publication date: March 11, 2027

£14.99

ISBN: 9781805225737

Imprint: Souvenir Press

Subject: Self Help & Advice

Night Owl (Ebook)

Harness the Science of Late Sleepers in a World Built for Early Birds

Haley Shapley

An eye-opening exploration of night owl sleep science, how it shapes you and how to navigate a world designed for morning people

Do you come alive after dark?

As a culture, we revere early risers. But what if those of us who struggle in the morning aren't lazy - what if we are just made differently?

In Night Owl, Haley Shapley delves into the science and culture of people who are biologically compelled to wake and sleep later. Drawing on the latest research, expert interviews and historical wisdom, she reveals how having a late sleeper chronotype can supercharge our creativity and even influence personality - at the cost of constantly fighting our own biology. From Minnesota to Taipei, her search for fellow night owls is a riveting investigation into the hidden power of those who stay up late in a world scheduled for the bright and early.

Publication date: March 11, 2027

£12.99

ISBN: 9781805225751

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0H51MCSWK

Imprint: Souvenir Press

Subject: Self Help & Advice

Night Owl (Audiobook)

Harness the Science of Late Sleepers in a World Built for Early Birds

Haley Shapley

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An eye-opening exploration of night owl sleep science, how it shapes you and how to navigate a world designed for morning people

Do you come alive after dark?

As a culture, we revere early risers. But what if those of us who struggle in the morning aren't lazy – what if we are just made differently?

In Night Owl, Haley Shapley delves into the science and culture of people who are biologically compelled to wake and sleep later. Drawing on the latest research, expert interviews and historical wisdom, she reveals how having a late sleeper chronotype can supercharge our creativity and even influence personality – at the cost of constantly fighting our own biology. From Minnesota to Taipei, her search for fellow night owls is a riveting investigation into the hidden power of those who stay up late in a world scheduled for the bright and early.

Publication date: March 11, 2027

£24.99

ISBN: 9781806492961

Imprint: Souvenir Press

Subject: Self Help & Advice

Reviews for Night Owl

'With sharp storytelling, science, history, and a healthy dose of irreverence, Haley Shapley . . . invites us to envision a future where work and school finally align with human biology'

Terra Ziporyn, co-founder of Start School Later 

'A thoughtful book about a forgotten people'

Dr Michael Breus, author of The Power of When 

'Finally, this book delivers justice for night owls - backed by science and told with wit'

Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock 

'A fascinating and entertaining tour - scientific, historical and cultural - of why it is that night owls are so misunderstood'

Guy Leschziner, author of Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human and The Nocturnal Brain 

'A highly compelling exploration of up-to-date research as well as discredited beliefs pertaining to sleep and its discontents'

Roger Ekirch, author of At Day’s Close 

Haley Shapley

Haley Shapley

Haley Shapley is a journalist living in Seattle. A prolific freelance writer, her insatiable curiosity has led her to pen stories on everything from exploring a cave in Belize to digging into the history of Chautauqua life, to looking at why women and men are treated differently in the doctor's office. She has written for outlets including Teen Vogue, The Seattle Times, Forbes Health and the Telegraph. She is the author of Strong Like Her: A Celebration of Rule Breakers, History Makers, and Unstoppable Athletes.