Non-fiction
Category: Nature
The books here are listed alphabetically by authors' surnames.
While the threat of climate change is dire, David Attenborough also encourages us to marvel at the natural world. His message leaves the reader feeling determined, energised and empowered.
Subtitled 'The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance', it describes the search for the ship that slipped under the ice in the Antarctic in 1915.
Tracking the progress of seven birds across the globe with facts, history and folklore presented on full colour, full page illustrations.
Exploring the lives of women working and living in the natural environment and the qualities they need to survive and thrive.
Part nature writing, part travel writing, meeting the people trying to save birds and wildlife in peril.
Something for everyone with personal recollections of farming and family life, fascinating facts about Christmas traditions, rare breeds and life on tv!
A wonderfully moving and informative memoir about a new life in Shetland, responding to motherhood, illness and the natural environment.
A story of a life in science exploring the wonders of plants and trees. Compelling and fascinating.
A beautifully told account of buying a house and garden in Suffolk, and the author's thoughts on gardens in literature, art and society.
Musings on what we mean by gardens and what they could become, by the much-loved nature writer.
Mesmerising illustrations introduce readers young and older to the magic of clouds. Stunning.
Two men have been sleeping in the trees at Regent's Park for five years. The author takes them food and befriends them. Astonishing and beautiful book!
A very enjoyable account of how one young man took a walk round Britain to get his life back on track.
The third in the series following the curative powers of the long walk immersed in nature. This time on a Scottish path.
The story of before and after the incredible memoir 'The Salt Path' became a bestseller. This is another extraordinary read.
A wonderfully enthusiastic and accessible introduction to birdwatching, and the author Hamza Yassin.