Water in Words: A reading list of books that support the work

As I’ve become increasingly interested in expressing the experience of water in my work, I’ve been feeding the left side of my brain with a succession of water and swimming related books.

People sometimes ask me about these, since I occasionally share them on Instagram, so I’ve compiled a list of what I’ve read so far, in no particular order. I’ve starred the ones I particularly enjoyed, and will add to the list as I inevitably read more!

*Waterlog - Roger Deakin

The Mindful Art of Wild Swimming: Reflections for Zen seekers - Tessa Wardley

*Leap In - Alexandra Heminsley

*The Soul of an Octopus - Sy Montgomery

Swimming with Seals - Victoria Whitworth

*How to Read Water: Clues and patterns from puddles to the sea - Tristan Gooley

*Sea and Shore Cornwall: Common and Curious Findings - Lisa Woollett

*Sea Journal - Lisa Woollett

The Book of Tides - William Thompson

Swim Wild: Dive into the natural world and discover your inner adventurer - Jack Hudson, Calum Hudson, and Robbie Hudson

The Water Book - Alok Jha

Wild Swimming, Hidden Beaches: Explore the secret coast of Britain - Daniel Start