An Afternoon with John Lewis-Stempel - Bracknell

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 [email protected] 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.

Host or Publisher Waterstones