Wintering

A beautiful, gentle exploration of the dark season of life and the light of spring that eventually follows – Raynor Winn, bestselling author of The Salt PathA book for the soul – Caitlin MoranWe all experience periods of ‘wintering’ in our lives and this book shows us how to embrace the uncertainty that can come with it. A beautiful book that can be enjoyed in both winter and summer – Lara Maiklem, author of MudlarkingAn elegant investigation into the consolations of nature and how it can be wonderfully restorative even on the bleakest of days * Sunday Express *[A] sympathetic memoir … May recounts how she attempted to embrace rather than resist the gloom and chill of winter … she radiates sincerity and quiet self-knowledge * TLS *In this elegant memoir Katherine May finds beauty and transformation in a difficult period of her life … an evocative ode to retreat that will appeal to fans of Deborah Levy’s The Cost of Living * Publishers Weekly *Wintering is the book equivalent of a perfectly timed hug you didn’t know you needed, a warm blanket on a cold day … it’s exactly what the world needs right now – Nora McInerny, host of Terrible, Thanks for AskingA beautifully written mix of memoir and philosophy … May offers much needed solace and comfort and a reminder that seasons eventually turn * Booklist *May writes beautifully… A contemplative, hopeful, consoling book * NPR *Absolutely beautiful – Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild

Katherine May is a writer, podcaster and speaker whose work touches on nature, spirituality, slow living and neurodivergence. She is the author of the internationally bestselling books Wintering and Enchantment, and writes the popular newsletter, The Clearing. Katherine lives by the sea in Whitstable, UK, with her husband, son and various pets. She loves walking, sea-swimming and cooking enormous feasts.