The Writer's Garden: How gardens inspired the world's great authors

Upon first seeing this book, it reminded me of a "Coffee Table" book that you would just put out for show and nobody would really read it. On the other hand, because I LOVE reading and gardening, this book is one of the most beloved treasures in my library. The authors represented, the gardens shared and the photographs are just superb. I have dozens of books in my library on the subject of writers and their gardening habits and the fact that I was treated to the lives of authors such as Jane Austen, Winston Churchill, Beatrix Potter and lots more was just an extraordinary treat for me. During "The Bleak Midwinter," this book assures us that Spring will indeed come again. A bit pricey, but well worth it for readers who also love to garden.

I bought this book primarily for the photographs, so I wasn't disappointed by the writing, which is unremarkable. But as an avid gardener (indoor plants & outdoor gardens) and Henry James scholar (ie I'm a "recovered academic"), I knew this type of book would be useful as a pleasant and relaxing read after I reviewed the table of contents on-line. As a practicing attorney, i find it useful to read gardening books with lots of photos as well as plant catalogs after a stressful workday. This is a book that you can pick up and read a chapter or two at a time (the chapters are short) and end up feeling relaxed. I especially enjoyed the sections on HJ & Lamb House (which I've visited), Sissinghurst, and the home in which Virginia and Leonard Woolf did much of their work. Definitely worth buying unless you're looking for something more complex.

I bought this book a couple of years ago and have shared it with so many people that I miss it when it is gone. I love the personal histories about the authors, as much as the beautiful photographs. It has encouraged me to search out new books to read, as well as inspired me to add the authors' homes to my traveling itinerary. I am planning a trip to England next year, focusing on authors' homes and gardens, totally inspired by this book. I wish I could manage all of them, but have had to limit myself to a select few. Kipling's Bateman's, Churchill's Chartwell, Virginia Wolf's Monk House, and Jane Austen's Chawton are all on the agenda. I have already been to Wordsworth's Dove Cottage and Beatrix Potter's Hill Top and enjoyed them immensely. I will have to leave others for another day, but look longingly toward Agatha Christies's Greenway and Thomas Hardy's cottage. I hope to have another chance to visit my favorite country, where stepping into the English countryside is like walking the books that have kept me company since childhood.

I love the pictures and the anecdotes. I learned about another side of many of my favorite writers and I am glad to know that we share a love of gardening. This made them feel closer to me.

This is one of the most beautiful garden books I have ever read. To learn about writers and their gardens, and what their gardens meant to them, and how their gardens healed, inspired, and fed their souls. That fed my soul and inspired my love of gardening even more.

Once I waded into it....enjoyed it... enjoyed the selection of Writers ....could have been more editing with choice of flowering images I dont think the book needed these fillers its not a gardening catalogue ....especially loved Beatrix Potters double lives ,two houses each in the same village ...Wonderful example of how a woman can live ... write ,garden , choose to keep a husband as well .

I enice book. I enjoyed reading through the book, but there is not a lot of info about plant materials.

i bot this for my sister and she loved it. however when i first got it and scanned thru it, i almost kept it for myself. a wonderful look into a writer's intimate world and see how the world of gardening affects it.

Beautiful book gorgeous photography showing famous writers gardens sad in parts on certain aspects of their lives. All agreed gardening is good for mental health.

The books of Frances Lincoln publishing are always reliable.This hardback volume is an engrossing read filled with delightful photographs.Gardens of famous writers, it's just such a winning topic.This isn't some awful design book, expect intelligent writing. It's informative but written in a readable manner.

Excellent quality exactly as described!! Beautiful illustrations and wonderful narrative. The perfect gift!!!!!

A beautiful book, loaded with information and illustrated with fabulous photos. I now wish to visit all the locations with literary connections. Would make an excellent Christmas gift (and treat yourself too!). Highly recommended.

Excellent book, very interesting and beautiful pictures I have bought several as gifts.