New and Recommended: Travel Writing
Selected by the Bookshop
Explore the world from the comfort of your sofa, armchair, bath or equivalent, with this selection of new titles from our Travel Writing section.
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The island of Britain has over 10,000 miles of coastline, steeped in history and constantly shifting, changing, adapting and providing. The Restless Coast is a moving and beautiful account of a journey around it, during which the…
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'An Opinionated Guide to Literary London'. Text by John Clegg. 176pp, paperback, 112 x 162mm. Contains 63 places, an introduction, and a 'best for' selection.London is the home of great literature. Whether you want to visit…
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From the acclaimed author of How I Became a Tree, an enchanting and joyous exploration of life and creativity at the geographical edges of the modern world “A striking mix of memoir and literary analysis. . . . Wise and…
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‘A rare and beautiful book’ TLS‘Original and stimulating’ Irish TimesInto the world of 1950s Ireland – a lushly green, windswept landscape studded with holy wells and the decaying country houses of a…
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Discover the ultimate urban tree-spotter’s guideThe Rebel Tree. The Climber’s Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear.In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees – the most charismatic, quirky or downright…
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Translated by Arielle AaronsonFrom the head curator of the most famous cemetery in the world—a moving story about a place where joy, grief, and wild nature converge in unexpected and inspiring ways.“Père-Lachaise in…
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SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANGLO-HELLENIC LEAGUE RUNCIMAN AWARD 2025"A brilliant exploration of Cyprus's long history of cultural resilience. Superbly composed." -- GuardianOne of National Geographic's Summer Reads 2024Think of a place where…
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The new and beautiful memoir from UK Canal Laureate, Jo BellStep aboard Boater, a mesmerising voyage along the tranquil waterways of England, written by former UK Canal Laureate, Jo Bell.'It's not a lifestyle. It's a life'For over…
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An enchanting and beautifully illustrated memoir of personal struggle and the joy of exploring ancient landscapes, which uncovers the wonder of Britain's megaliths alongside a story of grief, hope and love.'Superb' Telegraph'There's a…
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