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The Year of Sitting Dangerously: My Garden Safari by acclaimed nature writer Simon Barnes is a remarkable literary exploration that invites you to uncover the hidden wonders just outside your door. This captivating book chronicles Barnes' inventive transformation of a simple folding chair in his garden into the base for an entire year-long expedition.
When global circumstances thwarted his plans for a Zambian safari in 2020, Barnes ingeniously pivoted to a garden safari, immersing himself in the intricate rhythms of daily nature. This journey not only opens your eyes to the marvels of the familiar but also encourages a deep connection with the environment.
In The Year of Sitting Dangerously, Barnes proves that adventure can be found in the mundane. This isn't merely a memoir; it’s a heartfelt call to reconnect with the natural world that surrounds us. Discover the marvels hidden in plain sight and be inspired to embark on your own garden safari alongside Simon Barnes!
ISBN: | 9781398518902 |
Author: | Simon Barnes |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
Dimensions: | 198 x 130 x 21 mm |
Publication Date: | 28 March, 2024 |
Pagination: | 352 pages, none |
Weight: | 262g |
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.’