Our Favourite Books

Exquisite... A worthy companion to revered nature writing tomes like H is for Hawk' - NEW STATESMAN. 'Marvellous... both candid and intrepid' - TELEGRAPH BEST TRAVEL BOOKS OF THE YEAR. 'Captivating' - GUARDIAN TOP TEN NATURE MEMOIRS. Grey whale mothers and their calves traverse...

Embark on an enthralling journey through the lore, legends, and botanical wonders of over 70 British wildflowers. This captivating tome delves into the rich tapestry of history and mythology woven around these humble yet extraordinary plants. From the verdant hedgerows to the sprawling meadows...

Beth Chatto's books are a constant source of inspiration, offering readers the chance to forge a lasting bond with a sagacious gardening companion. As Monty Don aptly puts it, 'You are entering into a life-long relationship with a wise friend and gardener'. The Sunday...

Commemorating a decade of soaring success, this special edition of Katherine Rundell's multi-award-winning modern classic takes flight once more. Adorned with a celebratory cover roundel and an exclusive letter from the author, this limited release marks ten years since 'Rooftoppers' first captivated readers with...

Prepare to be enthralled by this meticulously researched and passionately argued account of England's most tumultuous century. Dr Jonathan Healey's 'The Blazing World' offers a riveting exploration of 17th-century life, brimming with vigour and excitement. This era witnessed England's transformation from a nation ruled...

Prepare yourself for a captivating journey into the mysterious world of hedgehogs, dear reader. Tom Moorhouse's 'Ghosts in the Hedgerow' presents a most peculiar case: the untimely demise of our beloved spiny friends. With wit as sharp as a hedgehog's quills, Moorhouse dons his...

Step into the vibrant world of Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Cézanne, Renoir, Degas, Sisley, Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt. Once mocked and dismissed, their works now fetch astronomical sums. But beyond their celebrated canvases, who were these artistic pioneers? In this captivating narrative, Sue Roe...

Delve into the captivating world of British inter-war artists and designers in this masterful biography centred on Eric Ravilious. This enthralling narrative weaves together tales of creative brilliance, camaraderie, and tragedy, offering a fresh perspective on a pivotal era in British art. Eric Ravilious...

In this remarkably optimistic and invaluable tome, Sanderson illuminates the path towards a cleaner, more sustainable future. As Bill McKibben notes in his Observer book of the week review, the climate crisis compels us to forge a new world—one that Sanderson deftly argues could...

Hemingway's captivating memoir of living in Paris during the twenties. 'If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast'Hemingway's...

Embark on a thrilling expedition through the animal kingdom with Ben Rothery's captivating compendium of Earth's most extraordinary creatures! This meticulously curated anthology pairs Rothery's award-winning illustrations with riveting facts about nature's most peculiar inhabitants. From the bone-shattering beard vulture to the venom-wielding platypus,...

Eleanor Clayton's illuminating biography delves deep into the extraordinary life and work of Barbara Hepworth, one of the 20th century's most significant artists. Despite her immense importance, Hepworth has been the subject of surprisingly few comprehensive studies compared to her male peers. This meticulously...

Born in a rural Kenyan village in 1940, Wangari Maathai was already an iconoclast as a child, determined to get an education even though most African girls then were uneducated. In her remarkable and inspiring autobiography, she tells of her studies with Catholic missionaries,...

REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION'Masterly . . . a wonderfully alert and moving portrait' Mail on Sunday---------------------Two artistic giants. One small house. From October to December 1888 a pair of at the time largely unknown artists lived under one roof in the French provincial town...

`Galvanises us to notice and care about our glorious natural world, through the words of an army of poets, ancient and modern' - Bel MooneyAn anthology of poems to enter the bloodstream and rewild the spirit. As with all life on Earth, the climate...