With explorations of the great outdoors both close to home and in more far-flung locales, insights into British flora and fauna, and trips down memory lane, these pages offer an array of titles to enjoy over the summer months. Our accompanying fiction ranges from novels whose settings evoke the season to quick reads, while for children there are adventure stories, activity books and models to create.

Ideas for exploring the natural world, art and craft activities, novels that embark on flights of fantasy – these books are filled with pastimes to suit a wide range of ages and interests.  

From classic travelogues recording epic journeys to practical guides focusing on today’s landscapes and wildlife, the books in these sections have much to offer both armchair travellers and those keen to explore the world for themselves. 

Back to School

From highly regarded novels for children and young adults to immerse themselves in over the summer to study guides and advice for students getting a head start on the new term, our broad range of titles supports education at every level.

For more summer reading inspiration