We are pleased to welcome John Lewis-Stempel to Bracknell to discuss his newest book that explores the natural history of England and its 13 Habitats. Complete with a talk, Q&A and signing, John will join us at the local Bracknell Library. Doors open at 4.30pm for a start at 5pm.
Our countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and fauna. In England, his most magisterial book to date, John Lewis-Stempel explores each in turn, taking us from coast to moor, from downs to field, from the park to the village to create a vivid living portrait of our natural history.
In his trademark lyrical prose, Lewis-Stempel reveals the hidden workings of each habitat: the clear waters and dragonflies; the bluebells, badgers and stag beetles; wild thyme; granite cliffs; rock pools and sandy beaches; red deer standing at ancient oaks; the wayside flowers of the lane; hedgehogs and hares; and snow on the high peak. Each landscape - be it calm green or wild moor, plunging cliff or flatland fen - has shaped our idea of ourselves, our sense of what it is to be in England.
Book now online or in-store, or contact us at bracknell@waterstones.com or on 01344488124 for more information. If tickets are sold out online, please do contact our branch in case of cancellations and to be added to our waiting list.
