This is my collection of stories and ideas that inspire, challenge, and offer escape. From immersive worlds like The Lord of the Rings to mind-expanding reads such as Hack the Matrix, these books are chosen for their ability to shift perspective, spa...
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Recipes from the World of Tolkien: Inspired by the Legends
I have enjoyed several of Elizabeth Gilberts books but my favourite is ‘The signature of all things’
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As I love nature and walking adventures these books are my favourites.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
Books are always better than the movies and The Lord of the Rings is no different.
The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien
fairies, fantasy and a not as much ‘spice’ as people rave about but I have enjoyed the series.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
If I can't face seeing the GP I will always give some home remedies a try and this is quite a resourceful book.
The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies by Claude Davis, Apelian
I found this book years ago and it was so useful and I was still learning who I was and how to take care of myself. This book was like a guide of how to stay healthy.
Imperfectly Natural Woman by Janey Lee Grace
A great first book to read from paulo coelho.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
This book is very addictive. It's one of those books that after you read it you have to pass the knowledge on and get others to read it!
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield, Paperback
A fascinating book with a different perspective on how the world works.
Hack the Time Wealth Matrix: Creating Real Wealth in a World of Fake Money
A beautifully organised guide showing you what to forage month by month and how to connect with nature throughout the seasons — perfect for planning foraging trips and tuning into the land’s rhythms.
The Forager's Calendar: A Seasonal Guide to Nature's Wild Harvests
Great introduction to finding, identifying, and preparing wild foods — perfect if you want a step-by-step companion.
A Guide to Wild Food Foraging
A classic guide to living sustainably, covering everything from growing food, preserving harvests, raising livestock, baking bread, brewing, and more. It’s timeless and foundational for anyone wanting to live more self-reliant and connected to the la...
The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency
A very recent entry focused on beginners planning homesteads and regrowing produce from scraps — very much relevant to today’s self-sufficient lifestyle.
The Ultimate Homesteading and Regrowing Collection by Kelly Reed
I love this book because it makes gardening feel calm, achievable, and genuinely enjoyable, no matter your experience level. It breaks everything down in a clear, reassuring way while encouraging you to work with nature rather than against it. I find...
Beginners guide to gardening
I've had chickens on and off for a few years and it is wonderful to have them and the fresh eggs each day.
What the Cluck?: The Omlet guide to keeping chickens (Hardback)
These books are a fantastic way to start learning about food readily available to all of us in the wild. I've been out on many a foraging hunt carrying one of these books with me.