John Lewis-Stempel’s book, ENGLAND, has been longlisted for the 2025 Nature Writing Longlist Wainright Prize. The book has earned glowing praise from critics…

‘A brilliant gift for anyone who loves the countryside’ – Independent

‘This extraordinarily fine writer tours England with an eye for every living thing. A work of beauty, deeply informed, a fantastic gift.’ – Saga

‘A masterpiece’ – Daily Mail

‘Britain’s finest nature writer’ – Telegraph

‘Full of evocative detail, this celebration of nature and place is bursting with historical details and lyrical observations of wildlife and landscape.’ – Countryfile magazine

‘What we have here is the best of John Lewis-Stempel and the best of his vision of England.’ – The Tablet

‘That John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation is undisputed.’ – Country Life

Congratulations John on this well-deserved recognition!