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The Language of Trees by Katie Holten
Synopsis: Inspired by forests, trees, leaves, roots, and seeds, The Language of A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape invites readers to discover an unexpected and imaginative language to better read and write the natural world around us and reclaim our relationship with it. In this gorgeously illustrated and deeply thoughtful collection, Katie Holten gifts readers…
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Reset by Elaine Kasket
Synopsis: Technology affects every interaction, shapes our identities and constantly hijacks our attention. So how can we reclaim our power and feel less helpless at every stage of our lives? In a world full of algorithms, addictive apps and data-driven adverts, it often feels as if the digital environment is determining our behaviour. We trace…
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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
I thought it was about time that non-fiction books made it over to the blog. After all, it is my second most-read genre after sff books. And what better book to start with than my favourite of all time? Synopsis: As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with…
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Hegelands by Christopher Hart
Synopsis: In this joyous journey around the wild edges of Britain, Christopher Hart takes us through the life, ecology and history of the humble British hedge, showing us how this much-loved (but somewhat overlooked) feature is inextricably woven into our language, history and culture. Hedges – or hedgerows – have long been an integral part…
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The Lost Rainforests of Britain by Guy Shrubsole
Yes, non-fiction has finally made it to the blog! Synopsis: In 2020, writer and campaigner Guy Shrubsole moved from London to Devon. As he explored the wooded valleys, rivers and tors of Dartmoor, Guy discovered a spectacular habitat that he had never encountered before: temperate rainforest. Entranced, he would spend the coming months investigating the…
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