Wintering by Katherine May is a poignant and comforting meditation on the fallow periods of life, those times when we must step back, rest, and repair ourselves. In this beautifully written book, May shows how we can navigate these quieter seasons with wisdom, recognising that, just like nature’s winters and summers, the ebb and flow of life is cyclical.

Blending personal narrative with insights from literature, mythology, and the natural world, Wintering explores the transformative power of rest and retreat. May draws illumination from diverse sources: solstice rituals and dormice in hibernation, the words of C.S. Lewis and Sylvia Plath, as well as swimming in icy waters and sailing arctic seas.

At its heart, Wintering is a guide to embracing life’s inevitable slow seasons. Katherine May offers encouragement to accept sadness, to find nourishment in stillness, joy in the hushed beauty of winter, and strength in understanding that every fallow period holds the seed of renewal.

Whether you’re seeking solace, reflection, or inspiration, Wintering by Katherine May is a moving exploration of how rest, retreat, and acceptance can transform hardship into hope.