nature books
Tuck into a good book this World Book Day. Browse BBC Countryfile Magazine's favourite nature and countryside books
After reading and reviewing dozens of books on nature and the countryside, we bring you our top 12 reads
Best nature and wildlife books reviewed for 2025
Our pick of the very best nature and wildlife books, including new releases – each with an expert editorial review.
Nicola Chester: The power of fiction to connect us to the countryside is stronger than ever
Books are still an invaluable portal into rural life, wildlife and the countryside for both children and adults, says nature writer Nicola Chester.
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Wellbeing books: the best nature titles to improve your mental and physical health
Research increasingly shows that we humans have become disconnected from the natural world around us – and it's not good for our health. But we can improve our mental and physical wellbeing by getting closer to wildlife and wild places. These six books are a fantastic place to start
