A Library of Wonder | Michael Malay, Anita Roy, Julian Hight and guests
RISE, Frome, BA11 3BY
Sunday 20th September 2026
Nature-writing has boomed in the last twenty years. Books by two of our festival authors, Cal Flyn and Mark Cocker, recently appeared on The Sunday Times list of the most important non-fiction titles this century.
The best books continue to inspire new generations with hope and with the love that great naturalists, storytellers and artists show for the living world. So, here at Consider the Wondrous, we want to build a Library of Wonder; a booklist of the very best nature-related writing to guide new readers and embolden us all to know that there are truer, more positive and more fascinating things in the world than the stories the media tell.
Our expert panel will make their personal recommendations based around the following questions:
Which nature-related books mean most to you? Which have opened your eyes and your minds? Which must you re-read and buy as gifts for your friends?
But our library won't be complete without your suggestions! Come along clutching your precious must-reads and tell us about your favourites (we love a bit of show and tell!). Let’s share our knowledge and wonder, and build our dream library together.
The event takes place in our venue for the weekend, RISE. So come on along for brunch (or an early lunch) onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and make the most of day two of our festival.
Please note: there is no parking at the venue itself, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. We are pleased to say the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
The best books continue to inspire new generations with hope and with the love that great naturalists, storytellers and artists show for the living world. So, here at Consider the Wondrous, we want to build a Library of Wonder; a booklist of the very best nature-related writing to guide new readers and embolden us all to know that there are truer, more positive and more fascinating things in the world than the stories the media tell.
Our expert panel will make their personal recommendations based around the following questions:
Which nature-related books mean most to you? Which have opened your eyes and your minds? Which must you re-read and buy as gifts for your friends?
But our library won't be complete without your suggestions! Come along clutching your precious must-reads and tell us about your favourites (we love a bit of show and tell!). Let’s share our knowledge and wonder, and build our dream library together.
The event takes place in our venue for the weekend, RISE. So come on along for brunch (or an early lunch) onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and make the most of day two of our festival.
Please note: there is no parking at the venue itself, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. We are pleased to say the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
