Nature Writing Books
Nature writing is at the core of Sherlock & Pages and we curate an extensive list across sub-categories including ‘trees’, ‘birds’, ‘ocean stores’, ‘plants & fungi’ and much more. From the conception of the shop Luke and Agathe wanted to highlight the incredible wealth of British writers in this emerging category, whilst also making room for those special voices from around the world who draw our hearts towards a culture of caring for nature. From Robert MacFarlane to Nan Shepherd, Kathleen Jamie and Robin Wall Kimmerer, there is so much to be learned and felt from writers who seek to reconnect us with the natural world. As a conservation bookshop, it’s central to our mission to get the right books in the right hands to inspire change in the world. And as we say, Long Live the Hedgerows.
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Vendor:Nick Hayes
The Book of Trespass : Crossing the Lines that Divide Us
A Sunday Times bestseller and nominee for prestigious literary awards, 'The Book of Trespass' by Nick Hayes is a groundbreaking exploration of England's hidden landscapes. This captivating work, lauded by literary luminaries, challenges readers to reconsider their perception of the countryside. Hayes unveils a...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jake Fiennes
Land Healer : How Farming Can Save Britain's Countryside
Jake Fiennes is spearheading a revolution in British farming, transforming the very essence of our countryside. As the Conservation Manager at Holkham, Norfolk's sprawling historic estate, Fiennes has orchestrated a remarkable revival of habitats across 25,000 acres. His innovative approach has not only bolstered...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sylvain Tesson
Consolations of the Forest : Alone in a Cabin in the Middle Taiga
In a daring quest for liberation, Sylvain Tesson embarked upon a journey reminiscent of the ascetic hermits of Russia's past. His audacious plan? To sequester himself for half a year in a solitary cabin nestled deep within the taiga, perched on the edge of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kat Hill
Bothy : In Search of Simple Shelter
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE Venture into the heart of Britain's wild places with Kat Hill's 'Bothy: In Search of Simple Shelter'. These remote mountain huts, always unlocked and devoid of modern conveniences, beckon to those seeking solace in nature's embrace. With the keen...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
Nightwalking : Four Journeys into Britain After Dark
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel invites readers on a nocturnal adventure through the British countryside. With his trademark vivid prose, lauded by The Daily Mail and The Spectator, Lewis-Stempel unveils the hidden world that emerges after dusk....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Madeleine Bunting
Love of Country : A Hebridean Journey
Nestled on the fringe of the British Isles, the Hebrides occupy a singular place in the collective consciousness of Scotland and England. These iconic islands, facing the vast Atlantic, form a natural boundary of Europe and have long been a crossroads of ancient maritime...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Suzanne Simard
Finding the Mother Tree : Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest
Embark on a captivating scientific odyssey with Suzanne Simard's international bestseller, hailed as 'a scientific memoir as gripping as any HBO drama series' by the Observer's Kate Kellaway. This groundbreaking work unveils the hidden language of trees, revolutionising our understanding of forest ecosystems. Simard,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Catherine Munro
Ponies At The Edge Of The World : On nature, belonging and finding home
In this captivating narrative, hailed as 'striking' by The Times and 'uplifting and moving' by BBC Radio 2, Catherine Munro invites readers on a transformative journey to the Shetland Islands. Described by Katherine May as 'a meditation on connection between humans and animals, and...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
Woodston : The Biography of An English Farm - The Sunday Times Bestseller
A Sunday Times bestseller, Woodston is John Lewis-Stempel's masterful ode to the quintessential English farm. With the keen eye of a naturalist and the deep knowledge of a historian, Lewis-Stempel weaves a rich tapestry of rural life that spans millennia. From primordial volcanoes to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:James Rebanks
The Place of Tides
In this captivating tale from the bestselling author of 'The Shepherd's Life', James Rebanks embarks on a transformative journey to a remote Norwegian island. Years after a chance encounter with a solitary woman tending to wild Eider ducks, Rebanks returns to witness her final...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
The Secret Life of the Owl : a beautifully illustrated and lyrical celebration of this mythical creature from bestselling and prize-winning author John Lewis-Stempel
The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tim Hannigan
The Granite Kingdom : A Cornish Journey
Embark on a captivating odyssey through Cornwall with Tim Hannigan's "The Granite Kingdom", shortlisted for the prestigious Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year Award 2024. In this meticulously crafted narrative, Hannigan traverses his native land on foot, from the verdant Tamar Valley to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Frieda Hughes
George : A Magpie Memoir
A literary gem lauded as Oprah Magazine's Book of the Year 2023, this enchanting memoir has been hailed as 'the literary romance of the year' by Oprah herself. Pulsating with an untamed wonder for the natural world, this narrative is as wild and unpredictable...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Peter Wohlleben
The Hidden Life of Trees : What They Feel, How They Communicate
Sunday Times Bestseller `A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement' Charles Foster Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September) Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jared Farmer
Elderflora : A Modern History of Ancient Trees
Jared Farmer's 'Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees' has been honoured with the Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History. This captivating work seamlessly intertwines natural and human narratives, presenting ancient trees not merely as extraordinary organisms, but as silent witnesses to human triumphs,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tim Ecott
The Land of Maybe : A Faroe Islands Year
Paul Theroux lauds Tim Ecott's evocative prose in 'The Land of Maybe', declaring it an excellent work that ignites a desire to visit this peculiar and captivating locale. John Lewis-Stempel goes further, hailing it as a masterpiece that so vividly conjures the remote island...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sarah Langford
Rooted : How regenerative farming can change the world
Shortlisted for the esteemed Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, Sarah Langford's 'Rooted' offers a compelling exploration of modern farming. This barrister-turned-author's journey from city life to the agricultural world unveils a landscape vastly different from her grandfather's post-war heroics in feeding a nation. Langford's...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tristan Gooley
How to Read a Tree : The Sunday Times Bestseller
THE LATEST GUIDE TO THE HIDDEN MEANING OF NATURE FROM THE NATURAL NAVIGATOR, TRISTAN GOOLEY Readers are LOVING How to Read a Tree:'I could write a book about this book. After the first five pages I knew my forest hiking was already permanently changed....- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jade Angeles Fitton
Hermit : A memoir of finding freedom in a wild place
Imagine being swept away by the wind to a place of unparalleled seclusion, where only your shadow keeps you company. This is precisely where Jade finds herself when her partner abruptly departs their newly-acquired barn, leaving behind a damaged wall and a shattered life....- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robin Wall Kimmerer
Braiding Sweetgrass : Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
In 'Braiding Sweetgrass', Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves a tapestry of scientific inquiry and indigenous wisdom, creating a profound ode to the natural world. With the precision of a botanist and the heart of a Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, Kimmerer invites readers on a journey...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Helen Moat
While the Earth Holds its Breath : Embracing the winter season
Witness the delicate silver threads of money spiders adorning an upland meadow, akin to a shimmering gossamer sea. Experience the virtuoso percussion of a woodpecker echoing through a damp winter forest. Observe the aerial acrobatics of keen-eyed buzzards. Feel the embrace of a diminutive...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dan Richards
Outpost : A Journey to the Wild Ends of the Earth
In our densely populated world, untamed territories still exist. Dan Richards embarks on a series of expeditions to explore the allure of remote outposts across diverse landscapes, from mountains and tundra to forests, oceans, and deserts. Richards' odyssey takes him from Scotland's Cairngorms to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Roger Deakin
Wildwood : A Journey Through Trees
Wildwood, a cherished masterpiece of nature writing by Roger Deakin, the environmentalist behind Waterlog, delves into the intricate relationship between wood, nature, culture, and human existence. This captivating exploration has been hailed as 'breathtaking' and 'vividly written' by the Sunday Times, with one reader...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alice Vincent
Why Women Grow : Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival
In "Why Women Grow," Alice Vincent embarks on a captivating journey through the verdant realms of gardening, uncovering the profound connections between women and the soil they tend. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the motivations that drive women to cultivate life amidst the demands...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Max Adams
The Wisdom of Trees : A Miscellany
Delve into the captivating world of trees with Max Adams' "The Wisdom of Trees: A Miscellany". This enchanting tome serves as both a love letter to our arboreal companions and a riveting exploration of mankind's clever utilisation of their bounty throughout history. Adams, with...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Maddie Bailey
The Hidden Histories of Flowers : Fascinating Stories of Flora
Embark on a thrilling journey through the enigmatic realm of flora with "The Hidden Histories of Flowers". This captivating tome unravels the intricate tapestry of floral lore, delving into the ever-shifting symbolism and significance of blossoms across the ages. With the precision of a...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Susan Richardson
Where the Seals Sing
The British Isles are home to nearly half of the world's grey seal population, outnumbering even endangered African elephants. These captivating creatures, with their soulful eyes and whiskers more sensitive than human fingertips, return to our shores annually to breed and nurture their young....- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Carwyn Graves
Tir : The Story of the Welsh Landscape
Embark on an enlightening journey through Wales' captivating terrain in 'Tir', penned by the astute writer and ecologist Carwyn Graves. This riveting exploration delves into seven quintessential elements of the Welsh landscape, from the rugged ffridd (mountain pasture) to the untamed rhos (wild moorland)....- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jennifer Ackerman
What an Owl Knows : The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds
As Winnie-the-Pooh's sage friend Owl once proclaimed, 'If anyone knows anything about anything, it's Owl who knows something about something.' Indeed, owls have been a source of fascination and inspiration for humanity since time immemorial, from ancient cave art to Picasso's masterpieces. These enigmatic...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jen Hadfield
Storm Pegs : A Life Made in Shetland
Acclaimed authors Amy Liptrot, Katherine May, and Sarah Moss have praised this book for its companionship, transportive quality, and thoughtful, beautiful prose. In her late twenties, award-winning poet Jen Hadfield embarked on a new life in the Shetland archipelago, a collection of islands at...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Neil Ansell
Deep Country : Five Years in the Welsh Hills
In "Deep Country", Neil Ansell chronicles his extraordinary five-year sojourn in a secluded Welsh hillside cottage. With no modern conveniences or human contact for weeks on end, Ansell's narrative delves into the heart of solitary rural existence. "This tale recounts my half-decade of isolation,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Mike Parker
All the Wide Border : Wales, England and the Places Between
Embark on a captivating journey along Britain's most profound faultline in this Waterstones Travel Book of the Year 2023. Mike Parker's 'All the Wide Border: Wales, England and the Places Between' offers a witty, heartfelt exploration of identity and belonging, tracing the scenic route...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Christiane Ritter
A Woman in the Polar Night
'Evokes the crunch of snow, the aroma of seal oil, and the shimmering dance of the Aurora Borealis' Sara Wheeler'A spellbinding, haunting chronicle' Isabella Tree Rediscover this captivating classic memoir - an enchanting account of a woman's transformative year in the Arctic wilderness In...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Meg Clothier
The Shipping Forecast : Celebrating 100 Years
Every Briton harbours a secret maritime enthusiast within. For a century, Radio 4's Shipping Forecast has been our faithful companion, keeping us abreast of the capricious British weather and capturing our collective imagination along the way. Marking the centenary of its inaugural broadcast, this...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:George Monbiot
Feral : Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life
Captivating. Will change the way you think about the natural world, and your place in it' Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallIn Feral, George Monbiot, one of the world's most celebrated radical thinkers offers a riveting tale of possibility and travel in the wildHow many of us sometimes...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rory Stewart
The Marches : Border walks with my father
THE NO. 1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF POLITICS ON THE EDGERory Stewart explores his love for the UK in this account of history, memory and landscape as he traverses the the borderlands between England and Scotland. `This beautifully written book is a haunting reflection of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Christina Hart-Davies
The Herbal Year : Folklore, History and Remedies
Embark on a captivating journey through the seasons with this exquisitely illustrated compendium of botanical wonders. From the delicate sweet violets of spring to the aromatic rosemary of winter, Christina Hart-Davies unveils the rich tapestry of herbs and plants that grace our world throughout...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
La Vie : A year in rural France
Embark on a captivating journey through the French countryside with this indie bestseller that's sure to enchant fans of Peter Mayle. Join 'Britain's finest living nature writer' as he takes a leap of faith, purchasing an old farmhouse in the heart of rural France—a...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Edward Thomas
In Pursuit of Spring
Embark on a poetic journey through the awakening English countryside with Edward Thomas's "In Pursuit of Spring." This delightful book chronicles the renowned poet's bicycle adventure from London through the southern counties in the spring of 1913. With a keen eye and lyrical prose,...- £15.00 GBP
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Vendor:Walter J.C. Murray
Copsford
Walter Murray was a young man tired of living in the city. Early in the 1920s, he persuaded a Sussex farmer to rent him a derelict cottage, which stood alone on a hill, with no running water or electricity. Most of the windows were...- £14.00 GBP
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Vendor:Malachy Tallack
Illuminated By Water : Nature, Memory and the Delights of a Fishing Life
Shortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Award 2022Growing up in Shetland with its myriad lochs and burns, Malachy Tallack and his brother would roam the island in search of trout, and in so doing discovered a sense of freedom, of wonder - and an abiding...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robert Macfarlane
Is A River Alive?
Acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane presents a captivating and thought-provoking new work that boldly affirms the titular query. At its core lies a revolutionary concept: rivers are not mere resources for human exploitation, but living entities deserving recognition in both our collective imagination and legal...- £25.00 GBP
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Vendor:Simon Armitage
Walking Home
In the summer of 2010, renowned poet Simon Armitage set out on an extraordinary journey - walking the length of the Pennine Way, a 268-mile trail that traverses Britain's remote and rugged landscapes. "Walking Home" is a captivating memoir that chronicles Armitage's poetic pilgrimage,...- £10.99 GBP
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