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From ‘In Patagonia’ to ‘Songlines’ – the works of Bruce Chatwin

From ‘In Patagonia’ to ‘Songlines’ – the works of Bruce Chatwin

ByVictoria HeathAug 13, 2025
Discover more about the literary gems spanning countries and continents from acclaimed travel writer Bruce Chatwin
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The life and career of iconic travel writer Bruce Chatwin

ByJules StewartAug 13, 2025
Bruce Chatwin revitalised travel writing in the 1970s with his restless curiosity and literary flair
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Review: Small Earthquakes by Shafik Meghji

ByJules StewartAug 11, 2025
In his latest book, Shafik Meghji tracks the relationship between Britain and Latin America across hundreds of years
Essential summer reads: books for those who care about the planet

Essential summer reads: books for those who care about the planet

ByGrace GourlayJul 4, 2025
Discover the must-read nature books of the year: from rewilding our landscapes to the ethics of conservation
No Country for a Woman

Review: No Country for a Woman by Jane Dismore

ByJules StewartMar 6, 2025

Jules Stewart reviews Jane Dismore’s latest book, No Country for a Woman, out now When Lady Dorothy Mills was a…

Writer’s reads: Martin Goodman

Writer’s reads: Martin Goodman

Writer and conservationist Martin Goodman selects from his library some of his favourite reads. His latest book, My Head For A Tree, is out now
Review: My Head For A Tree by Martin Goodman

Review: My Head For A Tree by Martin Goodman

ByJules StewartJan 25, 2025
Goodman's latest book dives into the extraordinary world of the Bishnoi, the planet's first eco-warriors – and what we can learn from the community
This year’s best books about climate

This year’s best books about climate

From the pitfalls of climate models to the myriad of ways that climate change can affect our health, discover Geographical's top picks
This year’s best books about photography

This year’s best books about photography

Dive into the best photography books of the year – from stunning microscope pictures to the beloved 'Big 5' animals
Review: The Burning Earth by Sunil Amrith

Review: The Burning Earth by Sunil Amrith

ByVictoria HeathDec 14, 2024
Sunil Amrith's latest work unravels the history of modern civilisation through the impact humans have had upon the environment
Garden Against Time

Review: The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing

ByVictoria HeathDec 7, 2024
Olivia Laing mediates on the importance and irresistible allure of gardens across history in her latest work
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Review: Four Points of the Compass by Jerry Brotton

ByGraeme GourlayDec 1, 2024
Jerry Brotton's new book uncovers the ways in which seemingly simple coordinates shape the way we perceive our world, cultures and politics
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