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Shortlisted for the prestigious Waterstones Book of the Year, 'Island Dreams' is a captivating exploration of isolation and adventure. With the precision of a cartographer and the eloquence of a wordsmith, Cal Flyn charts a course through the fascinating realm of island life.
Drawing upon three decades of expeditions spanning from the windswept Faroes to the sun-drenched Aegean, and from the exotic Galapagos to the remote Andaman Islands, Flyn weaves a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes, psychological insights, and philosophical musings. This masterful narrative illuminates the profound impact of islands and solitude on our collective psyche.
With the keen eye of a detective, Flyn investigates the delicate balance between the yearning for freedom and the obligations of modern life. The author's dual roles as a medical practitioner and family member provide a unique lens through which to examine the tension between wanderlust and rootedness. In an era of ceaseless connectivity, 'Island Dreams' offers a timely and thought-provoking meditation on the ebb and flow of human existence.
Book ISBN: | 9781786898203 |
Book Author: | Cal Flyn |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Canongate Canons |
Book Publisher: | Canongate Books |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 130 x 22 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-09-12 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages, B&W maps and illustrations throughout |
Book Weight: | 232g |
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.’