In these cold winter months what better way to while away the evenings than nestled under a blanket with a hot drink and a good book.
Here at Sherlock & Pages we’ve curated a list of the perfect cosy reads so even when the weather outside is frightful you can still escape into the world in literary form.
So, put the kettle on, plump up your pillows and get ready to embrace some beautiful books for those cold, dark nights ahead.
One of the books that inspired Sherlock & Pages into being. A genre-defining exploration of Britain’s ancient paths and the secret stories to be found amidst the quiet corners of some of our most stunning landscapes.
You’ll delve into the tracks, holloways, and sea paths that criss-cross the British Isles, revealing lost worlds of pilgrimage, trade, ritual and more.
With lyrical and insightful analysis, Eleanor Parker brings the Anglo-Saxon world vividly to life.
This is the perfect read for anyone interested in history, literature, and the natural world, uncovering the profound relationship between human life and the rhythms of nature, tracing the surprising history of English festivals and unearthing traditions now long forgotten.
Gentle and comforting, a poignant exploration of the dark seasons of life and the eventual light of the spring that follows.
A testament to the healing power of nature, Katherine May draws parallels to the world’s natural cycles of growth and dormancy through the concept of “wintering” as a time to embrace rest and retreat.
Evocatively bringing the rugged beauty and mystical character of the Faroe Islands to life.
Smell the sea, hear the birds cry, and feel the wind in your hair whilst discovering lessons about where we come from and how we might find balance in our lives.
One of the finest books ever written on nature and landscape in Britain.
Nan Shepherd describes her journey into the Cairngorn mountains in Scotland, exploring the landscape’s beauty and harshness in exquisite, beautiful prose.
The Evenki tribes of north-eastern China live in harmony with the forests and the mountains in all their joys and tragedies.
This is an achingly beautiful work of fiction where ancient tradition and folklore mingle with the ever encroaching modern world.
Part of the Vintage Earth series and an unexpected treasure that has been popular with Sherlock & Pages readers.
Talented historian, author, printmaker and friend to Sherlock & Pages, Amy Jeffs immerses us in the mist and magic behind Britain’s origin myths at the same time as centring us in the real world political and societal implications of these stories in the medieval period.
A truly unique work.
Sherlock & Pages Book of the Year 2024. A captivating exploration of eleven pioneering Irish women whose lives were deeply rooted in the coastal landscape of Ireland’s west coast.
Follow in their footsteps and uncover their lives along the way.
From lacemakers to writers, this book is a must read for anyone interested in history, femininity, and the power of the ocean.
After an incredible Christmas the team at Sherlock & Pages took a well earned rest but it wasn’t all mince pies and port. Behind the scenes we’ve been beavering away to refresh our stock and ensure the very best literature is available to our customers
Although our shop in Frome is small, we are always innovating to maximise the space. Currently a local artisan is working to create a stunning bespoke display for our front window stock. Hopefully this will allow us to fit even more books into our cocoon of whispering words. Throughout the year the team will continue to research titles, new and old, so our offer always sparks curiosity and intrigue.
We are so excited to be moving into our second year and growing our hub for the books and writers we believe in. Please follow our journey online and we hope to be able to welcome you all into our Frome shop one day.
LONG LIVE THE HEDGEROWS
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage.
In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
Long Live The Hedgerows!
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