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Beth Haslam Author Of Fat Dogs and French Estates: Beyond the Forest Fringe

From my list on superbly written animal tales.

Why am I passionate about this?

I’m a lifelong animal lover who grew up on a country estate in North Wales and now lives in southwest France, where my husband and I care for a woodland domaine. 

Life at Le Palizac is anything but quiet: our forest is home to rambunctious wild boar, graceful deer, and a lively cast of smaller creatures. Our days are filled with forestry work and tending to an ever‑growing menagerie. As an author, I share stories from our wonderfully chaotic life whenever I can. We often end the day covered in dogs and cats, wondering where the hours went—and actually, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Beth's book list on superbly written animal tales

Beth Haslam Why Beth loves this book

A profoundly moving memoir.

Told with humility and grace, this story is recounted by the author, a high‑flying city professional whose life is transformed when she chooses to rescue and nurture a newborn hare.

As their unlikely bond deepens, the reader is taken on a journey of shared learning and raw emotion. I laughed, I was shocked, and at times I grieved. As someone who lives among animals, I recognised so many of Chloe Dalton’s feelings, and I was deeply impressed by her courage and compassion.

This book is a treasure.

By Chloe Dalton ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked Raising Hare as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024
A TIMES and SPECTATOR BEST BOOK OF 2024
A WATERSTONES BEST NATURE WRITING BOOK OF 2024
A BOOKSHOP.ORG NATURAL HISTORY GIFT BOOK 2024

'A beautiful book' - ANGELINA JOLIE
'A glorious book - for its warmth, its precision, its joy' - KATHERINE RUNDELL
'I will be recommending this to everyone' - MATT HAIG

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Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped around your bedroom at night, drumming on the duvet cover when it wanted your…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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Clare O'Beara Author Of A Pony For Quarantine

From Clare's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author Environmentalist Horsewoman Tree surgeon Journalist Book lover

Clare's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Clare O'Beara Why Clare loves this book

I like the dual time periods, as a student in an English college learns to cope with life away from home, while taking on a history project. She discovers that her relative was a woman rebel during 1916’s Easter Rising in Ireland. We follow that rebellion unusually, through a woman’s eyes, the city of Dublin coming to life with well-drawn characters, hope, terror and sadness. While the rebellion was not an immediate success, it paved the way to independence for the nation and drew international attention.
The focus on women is important for me, and extremely well accomplished.
Our student learns that some rebels in her life are in it for what they can gain, and different rebels are in it to help other people. These are strong lessons for impressionable young persons.

By Kathleen McGurl ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Girl with the Emerald Flag as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Don't miss this gripping historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl From Bletchley Park.

A country rebelling
It's 1916 and, as war rages in Europe, Grainne leaves her job in a department store to join Countess Markiewicz's revolutionary efforts. It is a decision which will change her life forever. A rebellion is brewing, and as Dublin's streets become a battleground, Grainne soon discovers the personal cost of fighting for what you believe in...

A forgotten sacrifice
Decades on, student Nicky is recovering from a break-up when a research project leads her to her great-grandmother's experiences in…


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