British Nature Books

Peter Marshall's 'Storm's Edge' is a captivating journey through the oft-overlooked Orkney Islands, offering a fresh perspective on British history. This Wolfson Prize-winning author, born and bred in Orkney, delves into the archipelago's rich tapestry of island politics, folklore, and communal memory. Marshall's narrative...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2024 `Eye-opening and persuasive' SUNDAY TIMES `Brilliant . I loved it' KIT DE WAAL `Thoughtful, moving, honest' CAL FLYN *Winner of The Lakeland Book of the Year 2024* Work in the countryside ties you, soul and...

In the twilight of the 20th century, Ruth Pavey's wanderings through the West Country led her to an unexpected revelation in the Somerset Levels. Captivated by the sweeping vistas and gentle skies, she embarked on an ambitious endeavour: to cultivate a woodland, one tree...

Shortlisted for The Wainwright Prize for Nature and Conservation Writing for Children, "Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - The NEW Illustrated Guide" is a captivating and visually stunning tome penned by Isabella Tree. This exquisite volume chronicles the remarkable transformation of the Knepp...

Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year, Alice Albinia's 'The Britannias: And the Islands of Women' is a captivating exploration of Britain's islands and their profound impact on the nation's cultural psyche. This masterful work, hailed as 'dazzlingly brilliant' by Hannah...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE KAVYA PRIZE 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE 2022Reflecting on family, identity and nature, belonging is a personal memoir about what it is to have and make a home. It is a love...

In A Flat Place, Noreen Masud takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the flat landscapes of England and Scotland, weaving together memoir and nature writing to explore the concept of "flatness" and its literary tradition. With lyrical prose, she navigates the open expanses,...

In this raw and lyrical memoir, Amy Liptrot takes us on a deeply personal journey of addiction, recovery, and a profound reconnection with nature. At age 30, she returns to her childhood home on the wild and windswept Orkney Islands after battling alcoholism. Amidst...

Embark on an extraordinary wildlife expedition across Britain with a dynamic duo of nature enthusiasts. From the bustling heart of Glasgow to the tranquil countryside of Wiltshire, this husband-and-wife team sets out to uncover the nation's most elusive and captivating creatures. Britain's diverse landscapes...

A gorgeous anthology to dip into and savour the rich literary heritage of Yorkshire, Britain�_Ts largest county. Yorkshire is renowned for its landscapes: the magical wilderness of the moors and the dales, its cities built on industry and mining, and its varied coastline. All...

The Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain reveals how landowners wreck the countryside, and how the public can restore it 'Brave and brilliant' George Monbiot `Urgent and essential . should be required reading' Caroline Lucas For centuries we've been sold...

Join Mike Dilger on a remarkable journey through the verdant landscapes of Britain as he embarks on an ambitious quest to discover 1,000 wild plant species in a single year. "One Thousand Shades of Green" is a captivating blend of nature writing and personal...

For thirty summers Tove and her partner, the graphic artist, Tuulikki Pietil�, retreated to the tiny island of Klovharun, a rocky outcrop in the gulf of Finland, where they would live, paint and write, energised by the shifting seascapes and the island's austere charms....

WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION AND LONGLISTED FOR THE JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION. 'Enchanting. a joy to read.' JOANNA LUMLEY'Vibrant and vital.' CHRIS PACKHAM'Forget Me Not is a tonic.' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT'Remarkable.' NELL FRIZZELL'A fierce, passionate stand...

In this exquisite collection of essays, renowned Scottish poet Kathleen Jamie casts her keen observational eye on the natural world that surrounds her. With a voice both lyrical and unflinching, she brings depth and vibrancy to the oft-overlooked corners of Scotland's landscapes. From the...

In her early twenties, Esther Rutter experienced a severe mental health crisis whilst teaching in Japan. Confined to a psychiatric facility until her repatriation, Rutter's path to recovery truly began upon her arrival at Dove Cottage in the Lake District, once home to William...

Hailed as a Sunday Times historical fiction book of the year, this poignant tale explores the transformative power of an unlikely friendship amidst the backdrop of war-torn Britain. In the desolate expanse of the Fens, twelve-year-old Frida, an East End evacuee, finds herself billeted...

I can't think of a more enjoyable or more illuminating guide to Cornwall than Petroc Trelawny, who knows it intimately, loves it deeply, and shares it generously' - THE REVEREND RICHARD COLESIt would be hard to think of a more thoroughly Cornish name than...

The outer world flew open like a door, and I wondered - what is it that we're just not seeing?In this greatly anticipated sequel to Findings, prize-winning poet and renowned nature writer Kathleen Jamie takes a fresh look at her native Scottish landscapes, before...

Embark on a captivating odyssey through the rugged landscapes and rich tapestry of the Shetland Islands with Sally Huband's "Sea Bean". This poignant memoir seamlessly interweaves the author's beachcombing adventures with ancient myths, ecological fragility, and the islands' profound human history. As you delve...

By the Wainwright-Conservation-Prize-winning author of Rebirding Spend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life. England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer England for the centuries...

Nan Shepherd, a luminary of North-East Scotland's literary scene in the 1930s, was a revered figure in the Scottish modernist movement. Her legacy endures, with her visage now adorning the latest Scottish £5 note and her seminal work, The Living Mountain, achieving classic status...

Embark on an extraordinary journey with seasoned nature scribe Roger Morgan-Grenville as he traverses the length of Britain, chasing the arrival of spring and seeking glimmers of hope amidst gloomy environmental forecasts. Driven by a desire to challenge the disheartening narratives of ecological decline,...

Undercurrent is a raw and unflinching memoir that pulls back the curtain on rural poverty in Cornwall. Natasha Carthew's vivid prose transports you to the heart of a tight-knit village, where she paints a visceral portrait of her tumultuous upbringing. With searing honesty, she...

The Rough Guide to Rewilding in Britain - the latest picture-packed addition to Rough Guides' Inspirational series - reveals 15 destinations to take travellers across Britain to some of its most beautiful and wild escapes in nature in a brand-new, inspirational coffee-table book. With...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINRIGHT PRIZE & SHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD'A daring, delightful and galvanising call to save the world, one plant at a time' Bookseller, Editor's ChoiceTEN YEARS AGO, BEN JACOB TURNED OUTLAW TO SAVE OUR RAREST FLOWERS. THIS IS HIS STORY....