Wild Words Newsletter
Get monthly recommendations on all the latest nature writing, heritage and conservation related reads available at Sherlock & Pages
Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World - Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction by John Vaillant is an international bestseller that has captivated readers worldwide. This compelling narrative recounts the devastating wildfire that swept through a Canadian oil town in May 2016, forcing the evacuation of 90,000 residents as entire neighborhoods fell victim to flames.
Vaillant’s masterful storytelling not only captures the chaos of this catastrophic event but also delves into the complex relationship between humanity and fire. This award-winning book is praised as “timely,” “superb,” and “utterly compelling” by critics and literary figures alike.
Key themes explored in Fire Weather include:
Shortlisted for prestigious accolades such as the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, Fire Weather also earned recognition as a Book of the Year by both The Guardian and The New York Times. This meticulously researched work is an essential read for anyone concerned about the environment and the critical issues arising from a hotter planet.
Immerse yourself in the gripping narrative that blends personal accounts with ecological insights. Explore Fire Weather and confront the resonating implications of our changing climate.
ISBN: | 9781399720236 |
Author: | John Vaillant |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Sceptre |
Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
Dimensions: | 165 x 397 x 29 mm |
Publication Date: | 29 August, 2024 |
Pagination: | 432 pages |
Weight: | 314g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’