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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING
'Funny, accessible and full of wonders' Melissa Harrison, author of The Stubborn Light of Things
Lev Parikian is on a joyful journey to discover the quirks, habits and wonders of how we experience nature.
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It’s often said that we're a nation of nature lovers, but what does that really mean?
Lev Parikian sets out to explore the many ways that he, and we, experience the natural world - from pavement to garden and from wildlife reserve to far-flung island.
He visits the haunts of famous nature lovers to examine their insatiable curiosity; meets ramblers, birders and den-builders; and gets up close and personal with the nature he finds everywhere - including the kitchen sink.
Open a window, hear the birds calling and join this warm and generous journey into the tangled bank.
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‘If, like me, you've got more *into nature* in the last few months, but sometimes feel a bit excluded by nature writing, then this book will make you feel included and welcomed.’ Tracey Thorn
‘A witty, touching and profound book about one man's burgeoning relationship with the natural world - and it's also a joy to read.’ Stephen Moss
‘Lev's endearing child-like joy at even the smallest of encounters is infectious.’ BBC Wildlife Magazine
Trade Review'Funny, accessible and full of wonders - a genuine breath of fresh air. - Melissa Harrison, author of
All Among the Barley and
The Stubborn Light of Things
'An open, warm and unique journey full of unabashed enthusiasm for the natural world. A rare thing.' - Stephen Rutt, author of
The Seafarers'Lev Parikian is one of those rare beasts: a nature writer with a sense of humour. This is a witty, touching and profound book about one man's burgeoning relationship with the natural world - and it's also a joy to read.' - Stephen Moss, naturalist and author
'Lev's endearing child-like joy at even the smallest of encounters is infectious - this book will have you peering more closely at the spider in your bathroom or the woodlouse in your garden, and following his advice to "Look. Look again. Look better".' - BBC Wildlife Magazine
'Try Lev Parikian's witty Into the Tangled Bank. He starts with the wildlife found in your kitchen sink, and gradually deepens connections to nature within and outside your own four walls.' - Ann Pettifor, Guardian (Best Books to Inspire Hope for the Planet)
'I genuinely think Into the Tangled Bank should be put on prescription for anyone suffering depression or loneliness because it is an absolute tonic of a book that creates happiness in the very soul of the reader. I adored it.' - Linda's Book Bag
'If, like me, you've got more *into nature* in the last few months, but sometimes feel a bit excluded by nature writing, like you don't know enough, then this book will make you feel included and welcomed.' - Tracey Thorn
