Literary Collections - Subjects & Themes - Animals & Nature

Bedside Companion to the Sea

A joyful mix of fact and fiction, prose and poetry, this anthology is the best way to enjoy the wonders of the sea while staying delightfully dry.

Immerse yourself in saline scenes from classic literature taken from over 250 authors, such as Melville, Trollope, and Woolf. This is a gorgeous anthology to have by your bedside for a nightly dip or a morning refresher into the mysterious world of the sea, with one entry for every day of the year. 

This is the sixth title in Jane McMorland’s popular Bedside Companion series, with over 20,000 copies sold.

About The Author

Jane McMorland Hunter writes and edits books on the good things in life: gardening, nature, cookery, craft, and poetry, whilst also working part-time at Hatchards Bookshop, London. She has written and edited several books, including 100 Happy Poems, A Happy Poem to End Every Day, and  A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year. She lives in West London and can be found on social media at @alittlecitygarden.

  • Publish Date: August 11, 2026
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Category: Literary Collections - Subjects & Themes - Animals & Nature
  • Publisher: Batsford
  • Trim Size: 6 x 9-1/4
  • Pages: 432
  • US Price: $35.00
  • CDN Price: $47.00
  • ISBN: 978-1-83733-057-7

Author Bookshelf: Jane McMorland Hunter