Matt Haslum Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Matt Haslum on XM.D. Chelsea Green Publishing UK. Ex-creative agency, Marketing Director (Faber). #COYG #COYQ π#MDANT

The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables
Adam AlexanderHAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to "The Indiana Jones of Vegetables" aka @vegoutwithadam and his brilliant new book THE SEED DETECTIVE. Follow his quest to save heritage vegetable varieties from around the globe. If you love food and gardening, this is for you. Buy your copy today! https://t.co/QxgJckCRRC
Paperback, 2022
$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Biocivilisations: A New Look at the Science of Life
Predrag B. SlijepcevicAnd the hits keep coming! Happy Publication Day to another STUNNING book: BIOCIVILISATIONS - a New Look at the Science of Life by @predragslijepc1 which explores the complex civilisations on earth long before humans graced the planet. A must have for fans of cutting edge science. https://t.co/Beq13xEFO3
Paperback, 2023
$24.95Member price:$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Wild Farming Life: Adventures on a Scottish Highland Croft
Lynn CassellsMett Lynn and Sandra and Ronnie (the cow). They have a croft in the highlands and 'Our Wild Farming Life' is the brilliant story of their life in the Cairngorms π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ. Pre-order from wherever you buy books - DO IT FOR RONNIE, PEOPLE. https://twitter.com/AGreatReadUK/status/1496816675953557505
Paperback, 2022
$19.95Member price:$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Smoke Hole: Looking to the Wild in the Time of the Spyglass
Martin ShawInspired by his new book Smoke Hole, I am DELIGHTED to share @chelseagreen x Martin's Shaw's new podcast series #SmokeHoleSessions - a series of vital conversations with inspirational people. First 3 eps feat @Tommedian @reversediorama + Jay Griffiths https://open.spotify.com/show/2ISKkqLlP1EzAOni9f9gGt?si=iEjTmPhaSHqIbbcKli5D2g
Hardcover, 2021
$24.95Member price:$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Birds & Beasts: Adult Coloring Book Grayscale
Ajm LeisureA king of understatement. Derekβs new book is BRILLIANT and DG is so good live. A proper successor to Gerald Durrell, Birds Beasts & Bedlam is a glorious read. Please pre-order! @chelseagreen https://twitter.com/gow_derek/status/1522603968823803908
Paperback, 2018
$5.99Member price:$2.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Wall
John LanchesterTop dystopian (now chillingly prescient) book recommendation for this grim time of this cruel British govt is THE WALL by John Lanchester. @FaberBooks
Hardcover, 2019
$25.95Member price:$12.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Healthy Vegetable Garden: A Natural, Chemical-Free Approach to Soil, Biodiversity and Managing Pests and Diseases
Sally MorganHAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to The Healthy Vegetable Garden by the brilliant Sally Morgan. This is THE BOOK you need for A-Z info on creating nutrient rich, chemical free soil in your allotment or garden so you can grow delicious fruit, herbs & vegetables. #OrganicSeptember https://t.co/JBqXRp8C7E
Paperback, 2021
$29.95Member price:$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
At Work in the Ruins: Finding Our Place in the Time of Climate Crises and Other Emergencies
Dougald HineAn exceptional writer and thinker - Dougald Hine - will be joining us tonight at CGP HQ (Somerset House) to talk about his luminous new book AT WORK IN THE RUINS - come along! https://t.co/nh5tdLcUpY
Hardcover, 2023
$27.00Member price:$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature
Brigit Strawbridge HowardGlorious venue β Glorious authors β Glorious books β (and glorious bookseller β ) 'The Meaning of Geese' & 'Dancing with Bees': 2 of the very best pieces of nature writing you will ever read. Buy them today! https://t.co/9fGihB4TeL
Paperback, 2020
$17.95Member price:$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
What Remains?: Life, Death, Ritual and the Human Art of Undertaking
Rupert CallenderYour #CoffinWatch playlist courtesy of the world's first punk undertaker and author of a brand new, stunning book on life, death, crop circles, acid house and so much more: WHAT REMAINS? by Ru Callender. Buy your copy now (or listen to the audiobook whilst you're queueing) https://t.co/ZkXlYbvkmN
Hardcover, 2023
$28.00Member price:$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book