nature books
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.
BBC Countryfile Magazine's best nature and countryside books of 2021
After reading and reviewing dozens of books on nature and the countryside over the past 12 months, the BBC Countryfile Magazine team give their verdict on the nine best books of the year
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