Climate Fiction (Cli-Fi) & Environment Books
The publication of works such as Richard Powers’ ‘Overstory’ and Claire North’s ‘Notes from the Burning Age’ have shown the power of novels that grapple with environmental topics. These are books that stand in their own right as tremendous works of literature but which also have the courage and strength to bring our gaze towards one of the greatest issues humanity will ever face: the combined climate and ecological crisis. We therefore thought it essential to curate a list of titles which might be broadly thought of as climate and environmental fiction when we started the shop. We as humans are emotional creatures, our writers are the vanguard of collective feeling and change.
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Vendor:Yoko Tawada
Suggested in the Stars
In this captivating sequel to "Scattered All Over the Earth", Yoko Tawada's enchanting dystopian tale continues to unfold. Hiruko, hailing from a mysterious vanished archipelago, leads her eclectic group of companions on a quest to find someone who speaks her native tongue. Their search...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Julia Armfield
Private Rites
In this mesmerising new offering from Julia Armfield, the bestselling author of 'Our Wives Under the Sea', we are plunged into a world teetering on the brink of collapse. As relentless rain reshapes the landscape, three estranged sisters grapple with the death of their...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Fernanda Trias
Pink Slime
Acclaimed as a literary masterpiece, this novel has garnered prestigious accolades including the Uruguayan National Literature Prize for Fiction, the Bartolomé-Hidalgo Fiction Prize, and the Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Literature Prize. In a port city besieged by an ecological catastrophe, a toxic...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Charlotte McConaghy
Migrations
A mesmerising tale that will both captivate and devastate, 'Migrations' is a literary masterpiece that plumbs the depths of human resilience and our connection to the natural world. Charlotte McConaghy weaves an intricate tapestry of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of survival. At...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Myung-Hoon Bae
Launch Something!
In a world gripped by an unprecedented heatwave, Earth finds itself at the mercy of a burgeoning second sun. As this celestial intruder swells in size, threatening to render our planet uninhabitable, the Korean government steps up to the plate. With characteristic resolve, they...- £11.99 GBP
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Vendor:Barbara Kingsolver
Flight Behaviour : Author of Demon Copperhead, Winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction
Acclaimed author Barbara Kingsolver, a two-time recipient of the Women's Prize for Fiction and Pulitzer Prize winner, presents a riveting tale that intertwines human struggles with environmental concerns. 'Flight Behaviour', penned by the mastermind behind 'Demon Copperhead', has been lauded as one of the...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Abi Dare
And So I Roar : The new novel from the author of the word of mouth hit The Girl with the Louding Voice
In this riveting sequel to "The Girl With The Louding Voice", Abi Daré brings back the indomitable Adunni and her mentor Ms Tia, thrusting them into a gripping tale of confronting one's past and finding the strength to stand up for oneself. Hailed as...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jeff VanderMeer
Authority
Hailed as 'Astonishing, frightening, spectacular' by the NEW STATESMAN, 'A lasting monument to the uncanny' by the GUARDIAN, and 'Chilling' by the NEW YORK TIMES, this NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER features an introduction by N. K. Jemisin. For three decades, a clandestine government organisation...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jeff VanderMeer
Acceptance
Hailed as 'sheer reading delight' by the NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW and lauded for its 'truly potent and haunting prose' by the GUARDIAN, this NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER is a tour de force of contemporary literature. Introduced by Helen MacDonald, this final instalment...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ian Goldin
Age of the City : -- A Financial Times Book of the Year -- Why our Future will be Won or Lost Together
One of the Financial Times' Best Economics Books of 2023Visionary Oxford professor Ian Goldin and The Economist's Tom Lee-Devlin show why the city is where the battles of inequality, social division, pandemics and climate change must be faced. From centres of antiquity like Athens...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Keith Fisher
A Pipeline Runs Through It : The Story of Oil from Ancient Times to the First World War
In this captivating exploration, Keith Fisher unravels the intricate tapestry of petroleum's influence on human civilisation. From its humble beginnings as a tool for Neanderthals to its pivotal role in shaping the modern world, 'A Pipeline Runs Through It' offers a fresh perspective on...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Margaret Atwood
The Year Of The Flood
From the acclaimed author of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias Grace comes a gripping tale of survival in a world ravaged by a man-made plague. As dawn breaks, casting a reddish hue over the distant ocean's hazy horizon, vultures perched atop electricity poles stretch...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jose Eduardo Agualusa
The Living and the Rest
"The limitless possibilities of fiction are brilliantly utilised . . . Ingenious" Irish Times"Agualusa's funny and lively tale turns increasingly ominous ahead of an explosive conclusion" Guardian***A Financial Times Fiction in Translation Book of the Year 2023***Daniel lives with artist Moira on her native...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Samanta Schweblin
Fever Dream
�SHORTLISTED FOR THE MAN BOOKER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE 2017Tightly wound and full of dread, Fever Dream is a chilling tale of maternal love and environmental catastrophe, from an Argentinian literary star��'The book I wish I had written' Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women and AnimalA...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:Margaret Atwood
Oryx And Crake
From the acclaimed author of "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Alias Grace" comes a peculiar tale of a transformed world. Animals have undergone bizarre alterations, whilst a solitary man, formerly known as Jimmy, now calls himself Snowman and resides in a tree, swathed in tattered...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lanchester
The Wall
Lauded by the Financial Times and Evening Standard as a Book of the Year, John Lanchester's 'The Wall' has garnered critical acclaim, earning a place on the Booker Prize 2019 longlist and the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2020 shortlist. Hailed as 'masterly' and...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Michael Christie
Greenwood
Prepare to be enchanted by this mesmerising ecological parable, a must-read for devotees of David Mitchell, Richard Powers, and Margaret Atwood. Michael Christie's 'Greenwood' unfolds like the concentric circles of a tree trunk, weaving an intricate tapestry of time and nature. Our journey begins...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tea Obreht
The Morningside : Longlisted for the Climate Fiction Prize
Behold, a world beyond the visible realm. Step into The Morningside, where reality and fantasy intertwine. Once the crown jewel of Island City, this grand edifice now stands as a testament to fading glory amidst a half-submerged metropolis. Enter young Silvia, a mere eleven...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Maja Lunde
The End of the Ocean
From the author of the number one�international bestseller The History of Bees, a captivating new novel about the threat of a worldwide water shortage as seen through the eyes of a father and daughter. 'The story of a present-day Norwegian eco-campaigner alternates with that...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Joy Williams
Harrow
Shortlisted for the 2022 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic FictionA Sunday Times Book of the YearA Times Paperback of the Year In her first novel since The Quick and the Dead (a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), the legendary writer takes us into...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:Grist
Afterglow : Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors
Hopeful and forward-looking futuristic short stories that explore how the power of storytelling can help create the world we need "This is a glorious book that challenges our conceptions of bookmaking as much as it questions our conceptions of world-building. We, as earthlings, will...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tania James
The Tusk That Did the Damage : A novel from the Vintage Earth collection
In a heart-wrenching tale of loss and redemption, a young elephant, orphaned by ruthless poachers, transforms into the feared 'Gravedigger'. This enigmatic creature, known for burying his human victims with a tender touch, roams the countryside, leaving destruction in his wake. Young Manu, a...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Niall Bourke
Line
Abandon not the Line, for none before thee hath dared, and neither shalt thou. Such an act would besmirch the memory of those who came before. Forsake thy place, and thy kin shall bear the burden of thy transgression. Only in matrimony may one...- £11.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kim Stanley Robinson
New York 2140
NOMINATED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2018'A towering novel' - Guardian'Relevant and essential' - Bloomberg BusinessweekAs the sea level rose, every street became a canal, every skyscraper an island. For the residents of one apartment building in Madison Square, however, New York...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Omar El Akkad
American War
Lauded with the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize for Literary Fiction and shortlisted for both the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction and the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Science Fiction Book of the Year, "American War" presents a chilling vision of a nation torn...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Julia Glass
Vigil Harbor
In a secluded coastal hamlet, the arrival of two enigmatic outsiders threatens to disrupt the delicate balance of a community already grappling with climate uncertainty, political unrest, and domestic turmoil. This gripping tale, woven by the National Book Award-winning author of Three Junes, introduces...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Emmi Itaranta
Memory of Water
In this mesmerising debut novel, Emmi Itäranta weaves a tale as lyrical as Ishiguro's 'Never Let Me Go' and as richly imagined as Atwood's finest works. A poignant coming-of-age story brimming with emotional depth and wonder, 'Memory of Water' plunges readers into a world...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:Gina Chung
Sea Change
Gina Chung's 'Sea Change' is a captivating tale that will enthral fans of Julia Armfield's 'Our Wives Under the Sea'. This extraordinary novel, brimming with longing, mystery, fear, and hope, has been hailed as 'absolutely stunning' by Frances Cha, author of 'If I Had...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Shubhangi Swarup
Latitudes of Longing : A prizewinning literary epic of the subcontinent, nature, climate and love
Behold, the literary sensation that has taken India by storm! This extraordinary debut, crowned with the Tata Lit Live Best First Book of the Year Award, has been hailed as "intense, lyrical, and powerful" by the esteemed Jeet Thayil. A masterpiece to be savoured,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Fernanda Trias
Pink Slime
Acclaimed with multiple prestigious literary accolades, including the Uruguayan National Literature Prize for Fiction, this gripping tale unfolds in a port city besieged by an environmental catastrophe. As toxic algae choke the river and a lethal 'red wind' sweeps through the streets, the affluent...- £12.99 GBP
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Climate Fiction, Cli-Fi and Environment Books
Sherlock and Pages offers an extensive selection of climate fiction, or "cli-fi" books to help readers understand environmental issues through storytelling. These compelling tales shine a light on climate change, environmental degradation, and humanity's complex relationship with nature.
Our cli-fi books feature thrilling adventures, thought-provoking dystopias, and imaginative futures. Some explore the dangers of unchecked climate change while others envision hopeful solutions. From renowned authors like Margaret Atwood to up-and-coming voices, our climate fiction authors approach environmental themes from many angles.
At Sherlock and Pages, we carefully curate a wide range of climate fiction titles to suit every reader. Discover gripping stories that confront climate anxiety or more lighthearted adventures imbued with environmental themes. Let cli-fi open your eyes to our planet's uncertain future while sparking your imagination. Browse our collection today and find books that not only entertain but also educate and inspire action towards a more sustainable world. Whether you are a seasoned cli-fi enthusiast or new to the genre, our selection promises to offer something that will captivate and enlighten you.