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: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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Vendor:Simon Barnes
The Year of Sitting Dangerously : My Garden Safari
Acclaimed nature writer Simon Barnes presents a captivating new work that unveils the hidden wonders lurking just beyond your doorstep. Following his celebrated 'Rewild Yourself', Barnes embarks on an extraordinary adventure without leaving home. When the global pandemic scuppered his plans to lead a...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:David George Haskell
Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree : A celebration of our connection with trees
Embark on an aromatic odyssey through the forest with David George Haskell's 'Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree'. This captivating tome, lauded as the year's finest by Kate Humble, is a sensory feast for literary enthusiasts, fact-fanciers, and eco-warriors alike. Haskell, a sagacious and...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dave Goulson
A Sting in the Tale : My Adventures with Bumblebees
Embark on an enthralling journey with Dave Goulson, a wildlife enthusiast turned bumblebee champion, in this Sunday Times bestseller. From his boyhood fascination with exotic pets and amateur taxidermy to his groundbreaking research, Goulson's lifelong obsession with nature takes centre stage. At the heart...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Katie Holten
The Language of Trees : How Trees Make Our World, Change Our Minds and Rewild Our Lives
This visually stunning and thought-provoking anthology delves into the intricate world of trees, exploring their memories, responses to stress, and intricate communication networks. Through a masterful blend of prose, poetry, and art from over fifty esteemed collaborators, including renowned writers, artists, activists, and ecologists,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Cheryl Strayed
Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found
At the tender age of twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed found herself at rock bottom. The swift demise of her mother to cancer had shattered her family and marriage, leaving her utterly bereft. With her world in tatters, she embarked on an audacious quest: to traverse...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Bonnie Tsui
Why We Swim
Why do humans feel an innate pull towards the water? In "Why We Swim," Bonnie Tsui dives deep into the transformative power of swimming and explores the myriad reasons why people are drawn to immerse themselves in rivers, lakes, and oceans. From braving the...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Katie Carr
Moderate Becoming Good Later : Sea Kayaking the Shipping Forecast
In the wake of unimaginable loss, one man embarks on an extraordinary journey to navigate the treacherous waters of grief and pay tribute to the love of his life. "Moderate Becoming Good Later" is an exhilarating and deeply moving memoir that chronicles the sea...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sara Maitland
Gossip from the Forest : The Tangled Roots of Our Forests and Fairytales
Fairytales are one of our earliest and most vital cultural forms, and forests one of our most ancient landscapes. Both evoke a similar sensation in us - we find them beautiful and magical, but also spooky, sometimes horrifying. In this fascinating book, Maitland argues...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:W.G. Hoskins
The Making of the English Landscape
W.G. Hoskins, a trailblazing British historian of the 20th century, revolutionised our perception of landscapes. His seminal work, 'The Making of the English Landscape', transformed how we interpret the environments we inhabit and traverse. Hoskins possessed an extraordinary ability to decipher the hidden narratives...- £16.00 GBP
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Vendor:Ronald Blythe
Next to Nature : A Lifetime in the English Countryside
Stephen Fry hails this book as 'bliss', praising its captivating portrayal of rural life's charm, wonder, and vigour. The Spectator lauds it as a 'capacious work' to be savoured seasonally, whilst the Sunday Times deems it their 'favourite read of the year'. Susan Hill,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Michael Morpurgo
All Around the Year
Originally published in 1979, All Around the Year is a diary following a year at Parsonage Farm, a mixed farm in Devon, close to Dartmoor. The book documented a way of life unchanged for centuries, but which was already remote to most people. In...- £16.00 GBP
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Vendor:Lee Schofield
Wild Fell : Fighting for nature on a Lake District hill farm
I found myself turning the pages with an inward leap of joy' - Isabella Tree*WINNER of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing**Shortlisted for the James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Conservation*'Exquisite' GUARDIANIt was a tragic day for the nation's wildlife when England's last and...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robert Macfarlane
Landmarks
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZEFrom the bestselling author of UNDERLAND, THE OLD WAYS and THE LOST WORDS'Few books give such a sense of enchantment; it is a book to give to many, and to return to repeatedly' Independent Words...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tamsin Calidas
I Am An Island : The Sunday Times bestselling memoir of one woman's search for belonging
Hailed as the 'Memoir of the year' by Vogue and lauded by the Sunday Times for its 'clear-eyed and poetic prose', Tamsin Calidas' bestselling memoir 'I Am An Island' is a captivating tale of transformation and resilience. Calidas and her husband abandon their high-powered...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Adam Thorpe
On Silbury Hill
Silbury Hill, nestled in Wiltshire, has long been a source of intrigue and speculation. Was it once surrounded by water, forming an island? Did our ancestors use it for worship, rituals, or seasonal celebrations? Might it have been part of a larger sacred landscape,...- £14.00 GBP
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Vendor:Johno Ellison
Walking the Wharfe : An ode to a Yorkshire river
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...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Patrick Barkham
The Swimmer : The Wild Life of Roger Deakin
BEST BOOK OF 2023 ACCORDING TO THE NEWSTATESMAN AND OBSERVER'The Swimmer is a wonderful, original achievement; teeming with stories, glittering with images, and experimental in form and tone' Robert MacfarlaneRoger Deakin, author of the immortal Waterlog, was a man of many parts: maverick ad-man,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Stephen Moss
Ten Birds That Changed the World
Throughout the annals of human existence, our lives have been inextricably intertwined with those of our feathered companions. We've pursued and tamed them for sustenance, revered them in our lore and spiritual practices, harnessed their natural bounty, and drawn boundless inspiration from their presence...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Victoria Bennett
All My Wild Mothers : Motherhood, loss and an apothecary garden
Victoria Bennett's "All My Wild Mothers" is a captivating blend of memoir, herbal wisdom, and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This poignant narrative begins with a tragedy: Bennett, seven months pregnant, learns of her sister's untimely death in a canoeing...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sally Coulthard
A Brief History of the Countryside in 100 Objects
The untold story of rural Britain revealed through its artefacts ?'A really lovely, fascinating book. I dived straight into this clever, joyous, celebration of nature, history, and - of course - the countryside.' Charles Spencer, author of The White Ship For most of human...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:Ben Rawlence
The Treeline : The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth
Embark on a captivating journey to the Arctic Treeline in this pioneering and eloquently crafted exploration, which carries a pressing environmental message. For half a century, the trees have been inching northward, marking the frontline of climate change. Scientists are only now beginning to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Bill Bailey
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide to British Birds
Comedian Bill Bailey presents a witty and intimate exploration of his beloved British birds in this delightful pocket-sized paperback. Brimming with personal anecdotes, quirky observations, and Bailey's own charming illustrations, this guide is a must-have for both novice birdwatchers and seasoned twitchers alike. From...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:James Rebanks
English Pastoral : An Inheritance - The Sunday Times bestseller from the author of The Shepherd's Life
Lauded as THE SUNDAY TIMES NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR, this captivating bestseller from James Rebanks, acclaimed author of The Shepherd's Life, weaves a poignant tale of rural transformation. Nigel Slater aptly describes it as 'A beautifully written story of a family, a home...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Manchan Magan
Listen to the Land Speak : A Journey into the wisdom of what lies beneath us
Our ancestors developed a uniquely nature-focused society, centred on esteemed poets, seers, monks, healers and wise women who were deeply connected to the land. They used this connection to the cycles of the natural world - from which we are increasingly dissociated - as...- £21.99 GBP
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Vendor:Colin Heber-Percy
Tales of a Country Parish : From the vicar of Savernake Forest
Embark on a captivating journey with Colin Heber-Percy's latest literary gem, LOST IN THE FOREST. This enchanting collection of musings has garnered praise from luminaries such as Simon Russell Beale, who lauds it as 'a delightful book from a gentle, generous spirit'. Salley Vickers...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Derek Gow
Bringing Back the Beaver : The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways
Derek Gow, a farmer-turned-ecologist, presents a captivating and often uproarious first-hand account of the movement to reintroduce beavers to British waterways in 'Bringing Back the Beaver'. This book, hailed as a 'manifesto-cum-memoir' by The Spectator, chronicles Gow's relentless efforts since the early 1990s to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Laura Pashby
Chasing Fog : Finding Enchantment in a Cloud
Laura Pashby's 'Chasing Fog' is a mesmerising exploration of nature's most enigmatic phenomenon. As Nell Frizzell aptly notes, it's 'a treat for those whose hearts quicken at the sight of twilight and misty landscapes'. Pashby's fascination with fog began serendipitously, when a chance encounter...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Michael Malay
Late Light : WINNER OF THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING
Lauded with the 2024 Wainwright Prize and the 2023 Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing, 'Late Light' by Michael Malay has captivated readers and critics alike. Described as 'inspirational' by the Wainwright Prize judges and 'a bright, fierce hope for the future' by The...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Susannah Walker
The Hard Way : Discovering the Women Who Walked Before Us
'A compelling call to action for women yearning to explore the countryside alone – and in safety' Dr. Sharon Blackie, author of If Women Rose Rooted Why should it be considered revolutionary for women to ramble solo through rural landscapes, when men have done...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Clarence Ellis
The Pebbles on the Beach
Discover the simple joys of pebble spotting with "The Pebbles on the Beach" by Clarence Ellis. This delightful nature guide, first published in 1954, beautifully captures the post-war optimism of its era while providing an informative look at the rounded treasures found on stony...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Helen Czerski
Blue Machine : How the Ocean Shapes Our World
Crowned with the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Conservation and hailed as a Financial Times 2023 highlight, 'Blue Machine' is a mesmerising exploration of Earth's most enigmatic realm. Helen Czerski, a physicist with a poet's touch, masterfully intertwines the mechanical and the magical, crafting what...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Roger Deakin
Waterlog
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,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
The Glorious Life of the Oak
Immerse yourself in the glorious world of the oak, a towering presence that has graced the British landscape for millennia. In this captivating exploration, John Lewis-Stempel takes you on a journey through the life cycle of this iconic tree, unveiling its intricate connections with...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Lara Maiklem
Mudlarking : Lost and Found on the River Thames
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...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tim Robinson
Connemara : Listening to the Wind
Tim Robinson's Connemara Trilogy begins with this extraordinary volume, hailed by Robert Macfarlane as 'One of the most remarkable non-fiction projects undertaken in English'. Connemara, a region defying precise geographical boundaries, stands apart from the rest of Ireland in its distinctive landscape, history, and...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ray Mears
British Woodland : How to explore the secret world of our forests
Step into the enchanting realm of Britain's woodlands with Ray Mears as your guide. In "British Woodland: How to Explore the Secret World of Our Forests," this renowned woodsman and naturalist shares his profound knowledge and practical skills, inviting you to unlock the mysteries...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Liz Jensen
Your Wild and Precious Life : On grief, hope and rebellion
In this poignant memoir, Liz Jensen grapples with the unfathomable loss of her 25-year-old son, a passionate zoologist and environmental advocate. Amidst her personal anguish, the world around her continues to face ecological crises, from raging wildfires to deteriorating coral reefs. Your Wild and...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Henry Gee
A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth : 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters
Crowned with the Royal Society Science Book award, this captivating journey through aeons of Earth's history has been hailed by The Times as an "exhilarating" odyssey, praising Dr Henry Gee's "marvellously engaging" prose. From a primordial world of roiling seas and volatile atmospheres to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dorthe Nors
A Line in the World : A Year on the North Sea Coast
Shortlisted for prestigious literary accolades, this newly paperback edition of Dorthe Nors' masterpiece offers a captivating exploration of Denmark's untamed coastal regions. One of the nation's most celebrated authors invites readers on an exhilarating journey along the windswept shores stretching from Denmark's northernmost point...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Women Who Run With The Wolves : Contacting the Power of the Wild Woman
Endorsed by Emma Watson for her feminist book club 'Our Shared Shelf', 'Women Who Run With The Wolves' is a profound exploration of the female psyche. Alice Walker hails it as "an oracle from one who knows", brimming with insight, wisdom, and love. In...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sue Stuart-Smith
The Well Gardened Mind : Rediscovering Nature in the Modern World
Stephen Fry hails it as "the wisest book I've read in years", lauding it as far more than a mere gardening guide or mental health manual. This Sunday Times bestseller, recognised as a top pick by The Times and Sunday Times in 2020, delves...- £10.99 GBP
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