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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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