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Publications & recommendations from the Skylark community  

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Maria Alyokhina

Political Girl

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Pussy Riot member Alyokhina shares first-hand experiences of the way Russia treats dissidents and how she continues to oppose Putin’s regime.

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Luke Adam Hawker

The Last Tree

A powerful evocation of the fragility of our natural world and a magnificent celebration of its beauty.

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Julia Shaw

Green Crime

An exciting investigation into the world of 'green crime' as told through a series of real-world cases by the criminal psychologist and bestselling author.

INTERVIEW COMING SOON
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Erling Kagge 

Silence

The power of silence and the importance of shutting out the world as told by the Norwegian explorer and publishing titan.

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Oyinkan Braithwaite

Cursed Daughters

A thrilling fable set in Lagos that explores themes of generational trauma, superstition, and the weight of family history.

INTERVIEW COMING SOON
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Oliver Jeffers

What We'll Build

A story from the world-renowned artist about a parent's boundless love & life's endless opportunities.

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Shi Heng Yi

Shaolin Spirit

The contemporary Shaolin Master shares the wisdom and philosophy of the ancient tradition that has captured the imagination of millions worldwide.

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Theresa Lola

Ceremony for the Nameless

Exploring naming and its power, the gorgeous second collection from the award-winning poet and former Young People’s Laureate for London.
 

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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

How to Eat 30 Plants a Week

A recipe collection and practical guide to help people easily incorporate a wider variety of plants into their weekly diet to improvehealth.

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Hollie McNish

Virgin

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Passionate and fiercely funny new collection of poems mining the concept of virginity, purity culture and possibilities of freedom.

INTERVIEW COMING SOON
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Ed Vere

How To Be A Lion

A sweet children's story celebrating daydreamers, individuality and the courage to be true to yourself.

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Katherine May 

Wintering

This beautiful, perspective-shifting memoir teaches us to draw from the healing powers of the natural world and embrace the winters of our own lives.

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Hamza Yassin

Homeward Bound

The CBeebies legend and Strictly champion on how his love for nature began and how more of us can discover its beauty and benefits.

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Marcus du Sautoy

Blueprints

The acclaimed mathematician looks to art, music, design and literature to uncover key mathematical structures that underpin creativity and the natural world.

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Adam Buxton

I Love You, Byeee

The second autobiography from the podcasting maestro covering the highs and lows of his career and personal life. 

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Maddie Moate

How Does It Work?

The much loved CBeebies icon takes a look inside everyday objects and machines – from fridges to fire engines – to show children how they work. 

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Chris Packham

Fingers in the Sparkle Jar

A beautifully told, deeply personal growing-up memoir from the BBC presenter about life, death, love and nature.

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Elif Shafak

There Are Rivers In The Sky

A multi-generational epic that explores how one single drop of water connects disparate lives across continents and centuries.

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Oliver Bullough

Everybody Loves Our Dollars...

​The dark side of the global economy, specifically looking at how money laundering has become deeply entrenched in the system.

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Julia Shaw

Orbital 

A philosophical meditation on humanity and the fragility of our planet as seen through the eyes of six astronauts. 

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Susan Cain

Quiet

This book shows how society misunderstands and undervalues introverts, giving them the tools to take full advantage of their strengths. 

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Jon Gower

Birdland

The journalist and lifelong birder explores our intimate connection with the bird life around us.

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Nikita Gill

Hekate

A powerful retelling in verse of the life of Greek goddess Hekate, child of war turned all-powerful goddess of witchcraft and necromancy.

INTERVIEW COMING SOON
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Victoria Bateman

Economica

A fascinating and long overdue rewriting of our understanding of women's role in the economy by the feminist economist and academic. 

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David George Haskell

The Songs of Trees

A Skylark favourite exploring the interconnectedness of life, examined through the sounds and biological stories of 12 specific trees around the world.

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Robin Wall Kimmerer

Braiding Sweetgrass

An exploration of our relationship with the natural world that weaves together Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and Kimmerer's unique insight.

ALL GUESTS
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David George Haskell

Sounds Wild and Broken

A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction, this book explores the story of sound on Earth, from the sounds of the universe to the existential threat posed by human noise.

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