Books About Rivers

Crowned with the 2023 James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, Amy-Jane Beer's 'The Flow' has been hailed as 'unparalleled' by the Wainwright Prize committee and a 'true masterpiece' by the Times Literary Supplement. This extraordinary work has garnered praise from literary luminaries and...

Johno Ellison, a seasoned globetrotter and record-breaker, embarks on a nostalgic journey along the River Wharfe, the Yorkshire waterway of his youth. In his latest Bradt offering, 'Walking the Wharfe', Ellison follows in the footsteps of Victorian scribe Edmund Bogg, scrutinising the evolution of...

Waterlog is a captivating celebration of Britain's wild aquatic landscapes and the enchantment of swimming. In 1996, Roger Deakin embarked on an extraordinary aquatic odyssey across the British Isles, immersing himself in a diverse array of water bodies—from seas and rivers to tarns, lochs,...

Embark on a captivating journey along the River Thames with Lara Maiklem's award-winning bestseller, 'Mudlarking'. For over fifteen years, Maiklem has delved into the muddy banks of London's iconic waterway, unearthing a treasure trove of historical artefacts that span millennia. From ancient Neolithic flints...

Ever pondered why we're inexorably drawn to the seaside each summer? Or why the mere presence of water seems to soothe our minds and bodies? In his groundbreaking work, 'Blue Mind', Wallace J. Nichols delves into these intriguing questions, unveiling astonishing truths about the...

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of rivers with "By the River: Essays from the Water's Edge." This captivating collection of essays delves into the profound influence that these life-giving waterways have on our cultures, societies, and psyches. From the gentle murmurs of a...

Embark on a perilous yet captivating adventure through the heart of Africa in Tim Butcher's "Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart." This gripping travel memoir recounts Butcher's audacious attempt to retrace the footsteps of the legendary 19th-century explorer H.M. Stanley, traversing the...

To the River by Olivia Laing is a mesmerizing blend of nature writing and memoir that takes readers on a lyrical journey along the River Ouse in Sussex. Tracing the same path where Virginia Woolf tragically ended her life, Laing's narrative is a profound...

Unruly Waters takes you on a captivating journey through South Asia's history, unravelling the profound influence of its rivers, monsoons, and coastlines on the region's civilizations. With a fresh perspective, Sunil Amrith reimagines the narrative of Asia through the lens of its ever-changing waters....

In the 19th century, the search for the source of the mighty Nile River gripped the imagination of the Western world. "River of the Gods" by Candice Millard plunges you into this thrilling tale of exploration, brimming with genius, courage, and betrayal. Join intrepid...