From critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins comes Thirst, a deeply honest and often hilarious memoir tracing his life through the lens of alcohol and his journey toward sobriety. This instant Sunday Times Bestseller offers powerful insights into addiction, mental health, and recovery.

John Robins shares the story of his life, detailing the drinks that shaped him and the ones that nearly broke him. The narrative spans from his earliest experiences with alcohol—including drinking red wine alone at university—to his last drink in 2022, reflecting on the lies we tell ourselves and the path to clarity.

• Explores the question: Are alcoholics born or made?
• Reflects on mental health, creativity, and friendship within the context of addiction.
• Blends trademark honesty with the collective wisdom of recovery.
• Offers a compelling, powerful, and morbidly funny narrative for anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol.

• Author: John Robins
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Publication Date: May 7, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0241740045
• ISBN-13: 978-0241740040
• Dimensions: 14.5 x 3.2 x 22.4 cm
• Weight: 442 g

Thirst is a rigorous and courageous look at the making and unmaking of an alcoholic, providing both insight and hope for readers navigating similar paths.