"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list."

As this seemed to go down well in 2025, I thought that I would do a thread of all the books that I read and finish this year again. Book 1: Scoff

‘No. I can survive well enough on my own - if given the proper reading material.’ - Sarah J. Maas #lovebooks

Happy Monday, everyone! Grab a book and settle in! - Michael

Restless at night in the Summer heat? Or just need a little holiday reading? A solution is at hand: "OVERNIGHT: journeys, conservations and stories after dark" - a wonderfully eloquent and tender book about night time that I've discovered, by the brilliant Dan Richards. @canongate.co.uk

Looking for your next read? 📖 Look no further. @cwexplore.bsky.social ‘s books are all brilliant!! I’ve just finished ‘On Thin Ice’ What a read a powerful read. Make sure you get your copy @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 📚

Brace yourselves for another scorcher today - books make great portable fans, remember! - Michael

New Book !! 📘📖 Delighted to finally get my hands on a copy of this much anticipated read by @zahrajoya.bsky.social ‘The Vanishing Girl Of Kabul Betrayal, Hope and an Extraordinary Fight for Women’s Rights’ Make sure you get your copy. It’s going to be an important read 🙏💙

"Life finds a way..." (A tree is left to thrive on a stone-tiled roof - in Brač, Croatia, where I now am.)

‘We read to know we are not alone.’ - C. S. Lewis There is no better companion than a book 💚📗📖

‘Reading is the gateway skill that that makes all other learning possible.’ - Barack Obama School’s out for summer!! 🙌☀️ Books keep them cool 😎👌 Let’s work together and keep their literacy skills going over the long break 📚📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

My next read … 📖 ‘On Thin Ice An Explorer’s Memoir Of Siberia, Surveillance And Survival’ By @cwexplore.bsky.social I absolutely love Charlie’s work, and his previous books, so really looking forward to this one. Copies @stanfordstravel.bsky.social where it’s their Book of the Month!! 🙌📘🧊

‘Our lives change in two ways: through the people we meet and the books we read.’ - Harvey Mackay There are some lovely books out there! 🤗📚📖 In need of inspiration? Head to @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

So pleased to finally get my hands on @alastairhumphreys.bsky.social new book … 📖 ‘Unwilded Finding Our Way Back To Nature’ I absolutely love Alastair’s work and books so really looking forward to this one! Make sure you head to his website and order yours 🤗 🌱🍃🌿🌳🌿🍃🌱

A lovely, lovely evening @stanfordstravel.bsky.social listening to @phoebesmith.bsky.social talk to the utterly inspiring @lucyshepherd.bsky.social about her brilliant book … 📗 ‘Into The Wild The Making Of An Explorer’ Make sure you get your copy! Signed ones in store 🖋️📖

A Very Happy Publication Day to @amyabdelnoor.bsky.social on the release of her new book … 📖 ‘Ever Land’ … and I have just been able to pick up a copy!! It sounds a fascinating one. Thank you to everyone who pointed me in her direction! I’m really looking forward to reading 📙

Thank you so much to @benedictallen.bsky.social for my copies of his new book 📕 ‘Nine Times I Nearly Died Epic Stories Of Survival From A Real-Life Explorer’ It looks absolutely fantastic!! 🙌 Cannot wait to read and share with the children at school! Get your copy📖 @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Spends too much time on the screen, not enough time exploring? Grab a copy for your child (or Godchild or grandchild) now! Heaps of inspiring stuff for the Summer. (Ages 8-13 but frankly gripping tales and fun for anyone) @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Have you - or your child - ever wondered what to put in a survival kit? Or how to build a shelter in the Amazon? If not, then perhaps how to escape the World's Most Wanted Man?! Here's some perfect summer reading for adventures of ALL ages! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

‘Books are uniquely portable magic.’ - Stephen King The weekend is finally here !! Bookshops are open !! ☀️📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

It’s hot !! 🔥 Keep cool 💙 Grab a book !! 📖

Sun’s out☀️ Books out 📖 Find some shade 🌳

Happy Summer Solstice ☀️ Happy Father’s Day 💙 Happy Reading!! 📖 Head to @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 📚🤗

‘Nature and books belong to the eyes that see them.’ - Ralph Waldo Emerson Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on Sunday! 💚 Perfect gifts! 🌳📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

What does it really take to become an explorer? Find out how as we join author, TV presenter, and explorer Lucy Shepherd for an unforgettable evening celebrating her debut book, Into the Wild - The Making of an Explorer 📖

My next two reads … 📖 ‘Farewell To Russia A Journey Through The Former USSR’ By @joelucbarnes.bsky.social ‘On Thin Ice An Explorer’s Memoir Of Siberia, Surveillance And Survival’ By @cwexplore.bsky.social Looking forward to both of these! Copies @stanfordstravel.bsky.social 📚

It’s Independent Bookshop Week!! 🎉 Make sure you visit your favourite, show your support and buy a book or six !! 🤗📚📚 #indiebookshopweek

If you’re into it, there’s a book for it 🤗📚 It’s also the weekend !! 🙌 Make sure you check these lovely ones out 📖 @stanfordstravel.bsky.social

The 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction is awarded to Lyse Doucet for 'The Finest Hotel In Kabul: A People's History of Afghanistan'. Congratulations Lyse!

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is the 2026 winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction. Congratulations Virginia! @michaeljbooks.bsky.social