Geographical
Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
Books
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
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
Sunil Amrith's latest work unravels the history of modern civilisation through the impact humans have had upon the environment
Review: The Garden Against Time by Olivia Laing
Olivia Laing mediates on the importance and irresistible allure of gardens across history in her latest work
Review: Four Points of the Compass by Jerry Brotton
Jerry Brotton's new book uncovers the ways in which seemingly simple coordinates shape the way we perceive our world, cultures and politics
Review: A Flat Place by Noreen Masud
Noreen Masud's latest book uses the power of landscapes to conjure a compelling memoir on personal histories and trauma
This year’s best books about maps
Dive into the must-read books about maps: from explorations on the history of maritime journeys to depictions of the evolution of urban life
The best travel books of 2024
From journeying across the Atacama to exploring the fascinating reasons behind why we travel, here we round-up our best travel books of 2024
Review: Seven Children by Danny Dorling
Danny Dorling's latest read, Seven Children, uncovers exactly how poverty and inequality are affecting Britain's next generation
Writer’s Reads – Peter Godfrey-Smith
Australian philosopher of science Peter Godfrey-Smith reveals his favourite reads. Godfrey-Smith's latest book Living on Earth is out now
Review: Humanitarianism 2.0 by Hugo Slim
Hugo Slim's book dives into the ethics of humanitarian aid amidst our the ever-growing climate energy
This year’s best nature books
Discover the must-read nature books of the year: from rewilding our landscapes to the ethics of conservation
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