Wildwood : A Journey Through Trees (Paperback)

from Sonya_W

This was probably my favourite read this year. It was akin, to me, of curling up in your dad's lap as a child, while he drones on about things that he adores that to you are simultaneously fascinating and mind-numbingly boring. And, like a dad, he is given to repeating parts of stories you've alr...

from Paul_Beattie

I bought three copies of this for Christmas for people who I know would not only appreciate it, but needed to have it in their lives. You do not need to be a committed environmentalist to love this book; all the same, it will open your eyes to nature, both home and away. I couldn't recommend this...

from lisaeden

Deakin was a rare talent who made the commonplace magical and powerful. Although the book focuses on the beauty and importance of woodlands and trees, he is really bringing alive the British countryside, but never strays into sentimentality. This is a book i return to every year, and recommending...

from Oskar_Matzerath

Roam with Roger, fellow tree tourist, to find all types of apples in the ukraine, to enter the world of walnuts, too, and buried roads and pleaching. Write about your favorite trees this week!

from Sonya_W

This was probably my favourite read this year. It was akin, to me, of curling up in your dad's lap as a child, while he drones on about things that he adores that to you are simultaneously fascinating and mind-numbingly boring. And, like a dad, he is given to repeating parts of stories you've alr...