Do you come alive after dark?
As a culture, we revere early risers. But what if those of us who struggle to wake up in the morning aren't lazy - what if we just have a different sleep chronotype?
In Night Owl, Haley Shapley delves into the science and culture of 'noctonauts' - people who are biologically compelled to be late risers and sleepers. Drawing on academic research, historical anecdotes and expert interviews, she reveals how being a night owl can shape our relationships, supercharge our creativity and even influence our personality, and explores the physical cost of being forced into schedules that clash with our biology.
From why night time got such a bad reputation in the first place, to why noctonauts are better suited to living on Mars, Night Owl is a riveting investigation into the hidden power of those who stay up late in a world scheduled to favour early birds.
