Books of the Month
May
From rare native British wildlife and ancient woodlands to wild coastlines and fantastic countryside rambling, discover our lovingly chosen selection of the most inspiring nature books to read this month.
Annie Worsley
Windswept
'Windswept isn’t only enjoyable and enriching, it contains some of the most striking descriptions of nature I’ve ever read … An instant classic of British nature-writing’ - Sunday Telegraph
Windswept is gripping nature writing at its best, capturing the raw beauty of the Highlands, a place where nature reigns supreme and humans must learn to live alongside it. A beautiful tribute to a landscape richer in sound, life and colour than perhaps anywhere else in the UK.
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The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd
Michael Malay
Late Light
'Inspirational' - The Wainwright Prize
'A bright, fierce hope for the future' - The Irish Times
Through the lives of "unloved" species such as eels, moths, crickets and mussels, Late Light explores migration, extinction and our fragile relationship with the natural world. Michael Malay weaves together nature writing, environmental history and British wildlife to reveal how the fate of even the most overlooked species is deeply connected to our own. A book that will in a gentle way change minds, and inspire you to take action to preserve our environment.
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Landmarks by Robert Macfarlane
James Canton
The Oak Papers
"An enchanting piece of nature writing and a meditation on finding connection in a disconnected world" ―Independent
The Oak Papers is an uplifting breath of fresh forest air, a gorgeously written book to read slowly and savour. As James Canton brings his ancient oak to life in exquisite detail, the closer he looks, the more there is to discover.
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The Heartbeat of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Jack Cornish
The Lost Paths
'An essential read for those who love walking' - Jackie Morris, author of The Lost Words and The Lost Spells
'Cornish's passion for walking, natural beauty and the abundant history of these old ways shines through' - Times
A must read for any avid rambler, this fascinating and well researched book travels through Britain's ancient forgotton footpaths, each page revealing an alluring new panorama.
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Wayfarer by Phoebe Smith
Hannah Stowe
Move Like Water
'Stirring... Fascinating... Unforgettable.. Stowe immerses readers in the sights, sounds, and rhythms of the ocean in her spellbinding debut' - Publishers Weekly
Raised on the wild Pembrokeshire coast and shaped by years at sea, Move Like Water is Hannah Stowe’s exploration of humanity’s deep connection with the ocean. Drawing on her experiences as a sailor and marine biologist across the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, Celtic Sea, and Caribbean, Stowe captures the sea in all its beauty, calm, powerful, mysterious, and life-giving. Blending personal adventure with reflections on marine life and conservation, the book is both a celebration of the beauty, power, and resilience of the world’s oceans.
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Blue Machine by Helen Czerski
James Harding-Morris
Endemic: Explorng the Wildlife Unique to Britain
'Endemic is a joyous and eye-opening read James Harding-Morris makes a delightful and humorous guide.' - Christopher Hart
Around 70,000 species call Britain home, but how many of them can be found here and only here? Join conservationist James Harding-Morris as he uncovers the stories of our endemic wildlife - the plants, animals and fungi that are unique to these islands.
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The Lost Rainforests of Britain by Guy Shrubsole