Book Reviews


Checkpoint 300

Review: Checkpoint 300 by Mark Griffiths

ByAndrew BrooksFeb 9, 2026
Andrew Brooks reviews Checkpoint 300, a sobering insight into the main crossing between Bethlehem and Jerusalem
Review: Three Rivers by Robert Winder

Review: Three Rivers by Robert Winder

ByBryony CottamJan 1, 2026
Robert Winder's latest book tells the story of the three rivers that defined our borders and built our nations
Muslim Europe book

Review: Muslim Europe by Tharik Hussain

Shafik Meghji reviews Muslim Europe, a fascinating book delving into the 1,400-year story of Europe's Islamic history
Geographical’s top books for Christmas

Geographical’s top books for Christmas

ByGrace GourlayDec 17, 2025
Discover the must-read nature books of the year: from rewilding our landscapes to the ethics of conservation
Review: Our Bodies, Our Planet

Review: Our Bodies, Our Planet

ByJules StewartNov 26, 2025
Jules Stewart reviews Geographical's book of the month, Our Bodies, Our Planet, by Marcus Hall – available to buy now
Upon a White Horse

Review: Upon a White Horse by Peter Ross

Shafik Meghji reviews Upon A White Horse, a fascinating book uncovering ancient monuments and sites across the UK and Ireland…

Book review: Enchanted Ground by Steven Lovatt

Book review: Enchanted Ground by Steven Lovatt

In his latest book, Enchanted Ground, Steven Lovatt weaves personal history together with striking commentary on the demise of planetary…

Review: Cádiz, the story of Europe’s oldest city

Review: Cádiz, the story of Europe’s oldest city

Find out more about the oldest continuously inhabited city in Western Europe and its pivotal significance across three millennia
Review: The Great Tree Story by Levison Wood

Review: The Great Tree Story by Levison Wood

ByJules StewartSep 15, 2025
In his latest book, Shafik Meghji tracks the relationship between Britain and Latin America across hundreds of years
Small Earthquakes cover design

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
Land beneath the waves book cover by nic wilson

Review: Land Beneath the Waves by Nic Wilson

ByMark RoweJun 4, 2025
In The Land Beneath the Waves, Nic Wilson crafts a powerful, unflinching memoir that blends nature writing with personal history, exploring the tangled roots of chronic illness, memory and the healing, often messy companionship of the wild
Sessen Doji Offering His Life to an Ogre (Oni), circa 1764. Painted by Soga Shōhaku (1730–1781)

Review: Monsterland by Nicholas Jubber

In Monsterland, Nicholas Jubber explores mythical creatures across continents – from UK legends to Japanese folklore – revealing how monsters mirror humanity's deepest anxieties and cultural landscapes
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