Wildlife Books

Chloe Dalton's 'Raising Hare' has taken the literary world by storm, swiftly becoming a Sunday Times bestseller and garnering accolades from the likes of Angelina Jolie, Matt Haig, and Tracy Chevalier. This captivating tale, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, has been...

Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel offers an unparalleled glimpse into the secret world of an English meadow in his award-winning masterpiece, 'Meadowland: The Private Life of an English Field'. With the keen eye of a detective and...

Embark on an exhilarating journey through time with Timothy C. Winegard's "The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity". This New York Times bestselling author, renowned for "The Mosquito", now presents a captivating narrative that gallops across millennia, revealing the profound impact of the horse...

Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel presents a Sunday Times bestseller and Wainwright Prize nominee. 'The Running Hare' unveils the hidden world beneath our ploughlands, from industrious microbes to soaring kestrels. With meticulous detail and lyrical prose, Lewis-Stempel...

Shortlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize 2024, Derek Gow's 'Hunt for the Shadow Wolf' is a captivating exploration of Britain's lost lupine legacy. Hailed as a 'remarkable figure in British conservation' by The Observer, Gow embarks on an enthralling quest to unravel the enigma...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hailed as 'essential reading' by John Bradshaw, author of In Defence of Dogs, this captivating tome delves into the intricate tapestry of canine history. Pearson's witty and passionate exploration of all things dog-related has garnered praise from The Times for its irreverence and enthusiasm,...

Dive into the enigmatic realm beneath the waves with this instant New York Times bestseller. Susan Casey's "The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean" unveils the awe-inspiring mysteries of the deep sea and the intrepid individuals dedicated to unravelling its secrets. Hailed...

Acclaimed nature writer Adam Nicolson presents a captivating exploration of seabirds in this award-winning masterpiece. 'The Seabird's Cry' delves into the fascinating lives of these remarkable creatures, from puffins to gannets, who effortlessly navigate the harshest environments on Earth. Nicolson's meticulous research takes readers...

Delve into the captivating world of one of Britain's most beloved creatures with 'The Hedgehog Handbook'. Sally Coulthard's enchanting exploration of these prickly charmers has been hailed as 'wonderful' by the Yorkshire Times and praised by The Lady as 'not just a celebration of...

Wolfish: The stories we tell about fear, ferocity and freedom is a captivating blend of memoir, science, and cultural criticism that delves into our complex relationship with wolves. Through lyrical and unflinching prose, Erica Berry examines the depictions of these majestic creatures alongside her...

Embark on a journey through the captivating world of British nature writing with this reissue of J. A. Baker's masterpiece. First published in 1967, 'The Peregrine' swiftly garnered critical acclaim, clinching the prestigious Duff Cooper Prize. Luminaries of the literary world, including Ted Hughes,...

Embark on an extraordinary wildlife expedition across Britain with a dynamic duo of nature enthusiasts. From the bustling heart of Glasgow to the tranquil countryside of Wiltshire, this husband-and-wife team sets out to uncover the nation's most elusive and captivating creatures. Britain's diverse landscapes...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The world is more astonishing, more miraculous and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings. 'Rare and magical book.' Bill Bryson'A witty, intoxicating paean to Earth's most wondrous creatures.' Observer'Exquisite and timely.' Maggie O'Farrell** Shortlisted for the Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year ****...

WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION AND LONGLISTED FOR THE JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION. 'Enchanting. a joy to read.' JOANNA LUMLEY'Vibrant and vital.' CHRIS PACKHAM'Forget Me Not is a tonic.' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT'Remarkable.' NELL FRIZZELL'A fierce, passionate stand...

Sam Lee's 'The Nightingale' is a captivating exploration of one of nature's most enchanting songbirds. This masterful work, hailed as 'the nature book of the year' by John Lewis-Stempel, offers a soothing balm for troubled souls and a glimpse into paradise, as noted by...

*A Sunday Times Bestseller* 'A delightful exploration' - The Times Selected as a Sunday Times Nature Book of the Year 2019 Embark on a captivating expedition into the remarkable and essential world of our minuscule yet mighty cohabitants: insects. These tiny beings have an...

'Hypnotic... raises questions of exploration and wonder, of nature and humanity' New York Times Book Review'Exquisite and shocking... just as any exploration of the deep should be' Helen Scales, author of The Brilliant Abyss'[A] rich, strange book' China Mi�ville, author of The City &...

Bees, those captivating and enigmatic creatures, have long held our fascination. Yet their importance extends far beyond our admiration; they are, in fact, crucial to the very fabric of our natural world. It's not just the honey-makers that deserve our attention, mind you. With...

Embark on a captivating journey into the secret realm of moths, where the mysteries of nature unfold with breathtaking beauty. "Meetings with Moths" by Katty Baird is a spellbinding exploration of these extraordinary creatures, inviting you to discover their intricate lives and the wonders...

Venture into the captivating world of domestication with Alice Roberts' "Tamed: Ten Species that Changed our World." This groundbreaking book delves into the profound relationship between humans and the species that have shaped our very existence. From the loyal companionship of dogs to the...

Steve Brusatte, the author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, brings mammals out from the shadow of their more showy predecessors . . . In this beautifully written . . . terrific book, he tells the extraordinary story of how mammals came...

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2023* Embark on an extraordinary journey through the skies with Lev Parikian's 'Taking Flight: The Evolutionary Story of Life on the Wing'. This captivating tome, lauded as a masterpiece of nature writing, invites readers to witness...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Read this book, then look and wonder' Sunday Times *A TLS Book of the Year*We have to learn to live as part of nature, not apart from it. And the first step is to start looking after the insects, the little...

Prepare to be utterly enchanted by Simon Barnes' 'Spring is the Only Season', a book that has left luminaries like Stephen Fry and Kate Humble positively spellbound. This captivating exploration of the most invigorating season is as vibrant and exuberant as spring itself. Barnes...

Spanning over two-thirds of our planet, the oceans remain a realm of mystery and awe for most land-dwellers, captivating us with their beauty whilst instilling a sense of trepidation. Yet, there are those intrepid souls who venture forth, immersing themselves in the myriad moods...

Lauded by Waterstones and The Times as a top pick of the year, this tome has garnered praise from literary circles. The Wall Street Journal deems it 'nothing short of brilliant', whilst the Guardian hails it as 'entertaining and original'. Both the Observer and...