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:Amy Liptrot
The Outrun
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...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Oliver Rackham
The Ancient Woods of Helford River
Step into the enchanting realm of The Ancient Woods of Helford River, where ancient oak trees stand as silent sentinels, their gnarled branches reaching out to touch the salty caress of the Cornish sea. In this captivating book, renowned author Oliver Rackham takes you...- £15.00 GBP
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Vendor:Ruth Allen
Weathering
Embark on a captivating journey through time and terrain with Ruth Allen's "Weathering". This remarkable book draws intriguing parallels between the enduring nature of rocks and mountains and the human experience of change and resilience. Allen, a seasoned outdoor psychotherapist and geologist, expertly weaves...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Gareth E. Rees
Sunken Lands : A Journey Through Flooded Kingdoms and Lost Worlds
Embark on a captivating voyage through submerged forests, vanished villages, and sinking metropolises in this gripping exploration of our planet's lost territories—past, present, and future. Gareth E. Rees's 'Sunken Lands' serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's precarious position within the natural world. From...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tom Mustill
How to Speak Whale : A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication
Tom Mustill, a wildlife filmmaker with a fondness for whales, found his life irrevocably altered when a colossal cetacean nearly ended it by breaching onto his kayak. This brush with mortality sparked an obsession that led to an extraordinary voyage of discovery. In this...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Philippa Forrester
Wild Woman : Empowering Stories from Women who Work in Nature
Philippa Forrester presents a captivating fusion of conservation tales and witty personal anecdotes, spotlighting women who, like herself, have embraced the call of the wild. Whilst the realm of wilderness survival has long been perceived as a masculine domain, with conservation and environmental biology...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tristan Gooley
How to Read a Tree : The Sunday Times Bestseller
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the secret language of trees with Tristan Gooley's latest masterpiece, "How to Read a Tree". As the renowned Natural Navigator, Gooley unveils the hidden messages nature has been whispering all along, captivating readers with his unparalleled insight. Discover...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:Charles Clover
Rewilding the Sea : How to Save our Oceans
Charles Clover's 'Rewilding the Sea: How to Save our Oceans' is a riveting exploration of marine conservation that has earned a place on the 2023 Wainwright Prize shortlist. Hailed as 'desperately needed' by Isabella Tree and lauded by Stephen Fry as potentially the year's...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Margaret Erskine Wilson
Wild Flowers of Britain : Month by Month
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Vendor:Sandra Lawrence
Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms : Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi. At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers....- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Adam Nicolson
Life Between the Tides : In Search of Rockpools and Other Adventures Along the Shore
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2022 `A remarkable and powerful book, the rarest of things . Nicolson is unique as a writer . I loved it' EDMUND DE WAAL Few places are as familiar as the shore - and few as full of mystery...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Katharine Norbury
Women on Nature : 100+ Voices on Place, Landscape & the Natural World
In recent times, there's been a surge in literature exploring place, landscape, and nature. However, female voices have remained underrepresented in this genre. Katharine Norbury's anthology, 'Women on Nature', seeks to rectify this imbalance by showcasing a diverse array of women's perspectives on the...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Manchan Magan
Thirty-Two Words for Field : Lost Words of the Irish Landscape
Embark on a linguistic journey through the forgotten lexicon of an ancient land in this fresh edition of an international bestseller. While the British Isles are predominantly associated with the English language—a vast linguistic tapestry with roots in Latin, French, and German—these lands were...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Gavin Knight
The Swordfish and the Star : Life on Cornwall's most treacherous stretch of coast
In "The Swordfish and the Star", Gavin Knight plunges us into the rugged world of Cornwall's Penwith Peninsula, where land meets the vast Atlantic. This captivating narrative paints a vivid portrait of a community perched on the edge of Britain, focusing on the intrepid...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Luke Adam Hawker
The Last Tree : A Seed of Hope
Bestselling author Luke Adam Hawker presents a captivating tale that transports readers to a world bereft of trees. In this realm, not unlike our own, the majestic canopies, joy of climbing branches, and gentle rustle of leaves have faded into mere recollections. Enter Olive,...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Clive Oppenheimer
Mountains of Fire : The Secret Lives of Volcanoes
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE 2024 Praised as 'gripping' by The Economist and likened to the work of a volcanologist Michael Palin by Literary Review, 'Mountains of Fire' offers a thrilling exploration of Earth's most explosive natural wonders. Acclaimed author...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tony Putman
Bob the Robin : A love letter to Britain's favourite bird
In 2019, a chance encounter between Tony Putman, a gardener in Edenbridge, Kent, and a plucky robin perched upon an ancient plum tree sparked an extraordinary friendship. This bold avian, whom Tony christened Bob, became the subject of hundreds of photographs and the catalyst...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Lucy Cooke
Bitch : What does it mean to be female?
Prepare to have your preconceptions about female behaviour in the animal kingdom utterly shattered. Lucy Cooke's 'Bitch' is a brilliant, witty, and unapologetically fierce dismantling of scientific sexism. This enlightening tome will leave you slack-jawed, eagerly jotting down fascinating titbits to share with friends...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Keggie Carew
Beastly : The Epic 40,000-Year History of Animals and Us
Shortlisted for the esteemed Wainwright Prize for Conservation and lauded as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times, Waterstones, and BBC History Magazine, 'Beastly' is a riveting exploration of humanity's intricate relationship with the animal kingdom. This Next Big Idea Club must-read...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tom Chesshyre
Lost in the Lakes : Notes from a 379-Mile Hike Around the Lake District
LAKELAND BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - THE BILL ROLLINSON PRIZE FOR LANDSCAPE & TRADITION RUNNER UP Embark on an extraordinary lakeland odyssey with travel writer Tom Chesshyre as he circumnavigates the Lake District on foot. This 379-mile trek takes you through awe-inspiring mountains,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Wendy Pratt
The Ghost Lake
Hailed as 'Remarkable' by the OBSERVER, 'Astounding' by ADAM FARRER, and 'Brave and luminous' by SARAH LANGFORD, The Ghost Lake is a profoundly personal, lyrical, and stirring exploration of local history and evolving landscapes. It intertwines nature writing with an examination of grief, belonging,...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ruby Free
Rathlin, A Wild Life : Island Living, Seabirds and Extraordinary Gifts from Nature
In the year 2021, Ruby Free, aged 21, landed her dream job – working on an RSPB reserve. However, this role was no walk in the park – it entailed relocating to Rathlin Island, situated off the County Antrim coast. One of the most...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Lizzie Daly
Life in the Wild : Observing the Mysterious Lives of 10 Real Animals
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the animal kingdom with this captivating wildlife book for young readers. Delve into the hidden world of ten remarkable creatures and uncover their astonishing adventures across the globe. What can these ten awe-inspiring animal tales reveal about our...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kapka Kassabova
Anima : A Wild Pastoral
Acclaimed as 'A classic in the making for our times' by Monique Roffey, and hailed as 'Haunting, beautiful' by Cal Flyn, who remarked that 'Anima will live with me for a long time', Kapka Kassabova's spellbinding new book has been described by Horatio Clare...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:Caspar Henderson
A Book of Noises : Notes on the Auraculous
Caspar Henderson's inquisitive mind, profound knowledge, and sense of awe take us on an exhilarating expedition through the audible universe in his book "A Book of Noises: Notes on the Auraculous." This work is a compilation of sounds from the cosmos, the natural realm,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:David Stuart Davies
Yorkshire: A Literary Landscape
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...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Guy Shrubsole
The Lie of the Land : Who Really Cares for the Countryside?
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...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:Len Howard
Birds as Individuals
Step into the clandestine world of Britain's garden birds and the unconventional woman who welcomed them into her home. In the twilight of the 1930s, Len Howard bid farewell to London's hustle and bustle, acquiring a parcel of land in Sussex where she erected...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dani Robertson
All Through the Night : How Dark Skies Can Save Our World
Best New Books on Space 2024 - Forbes `Rarely is a non-fiction book about science this engaging' - Forbes Why darkness is so important - to plants, to animals, and to ourselves - and why we must protect it all costs. Darkness is the...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dr Sara Caputo
Tracks on the Ocean : A History of Trailblazing, Maps and Maritime Travel
Ingenious. Caputo picks out a fascinating path and leads readers along it with the confidence of a practised pilot' Felipe Fern�ndez-Armesto, author of 1492'Accessible and entertaining, as well as deeply erudite and constantly mind-expanding' Philip Ball, author of How Life WorksFrom their first appearance...- £30.00 GBP
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Vendor:Tove Jansson
Notes from an Island
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....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Peter Wohlleben
Wisdom from the Hidden Life of Trees
Delve into the captivating and hidden realm of the forest with Peter Wohlleben's "Wisdom From The Hidden Life of Trees." This beautifully illustrated collection unveils the profound insights gleaned from the author's international bestseller, "The Hidden Life of Trees." Within these pages, you'll uncover...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sarah Wyndham Lewis
The Wild Bee Handbook : The Amazing Lives of Our Wild Species and How to Help Them Thrive
Penned by the acclaimed author of Planting for Honeybees, The Wild Bee Handbook offers a captivating exploration of wild bees, those indispensable pollinators and unheralded champions of our food supply. This exquisitely illustrated tome serves as both a tribute to and a practical guide...- £17.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rachel Carson
Silent Spring
Silent Spring is a groundbreaking work of non-fiction that sounded the alarm on the devastating environmental impacts of chemical pesticides like DDT. With meticulous research and a gripping narrative, Rachel Carson exposes the unintended consequences of mankind's war against nature, from the near-extinction of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Mike Dilger
One Thousand Shades of Green : A Year in Search of Britain's Wild Plants
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...- £11.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alison Davies
Floral Folklore : The forgotten tales behind nature's most enchanting plants
Delve into the mesmerizing realm of Floral Folklore, where the forgotten tales of nature's most enchanting plants are brought to life. Alison Davies weaves a captivating tapestry of stories, unveiling the hidden meanings and folklore behind over 40 exquisite flora and fauna. From delicate...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kathleen Jamie
Findings
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...- £9.99 GBP
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