Rayonnages de livres sur la nature et l'écologie
📚 A clearing of knowledge

Nature Bookstore

Books that celebrate the living world

A bookstore with purpose

We believe in the power of books to shift awareness. Every title in our selection has been chosen for its ability to awaken something in the person who discovers it.

We favour books that dare to question our relationship with the world. No formulaic bestsellers here, but hidden gems to discover, singular voices, and fresh perspectives.

Essays, memoirs, illustrated albums, poetry, and children’s literature — each book has been chosen with care, to spark curiosity, nourish imagination, and open paths toward a gentler, fairer, more life-respecting future.

Most of our books are in French; with a curated selection of English children's books available as well.

Rayon de la librairie nature

A few gems from our shelves

La vie secrète des arbres

La vie secrète des arbres

Peter Wohlleben

Tresser des joncs

Tresser des joncs

Robin Wall Kimmerer

Manières d'être vivant

Manières d'être vivant

Baptiste Morizot

Marcher

Marcher

Henry David Thoreau

La panthère des neiges

La panthère des neiges

Sylvain Tesson

Walden

Walden

Henry David Thoreau

L'homme qui plantait des arbres

L'homme qui plantait des arbres

Jean Giono

Raviver les braises du vivant

Raviver les braises du vivant

Baptiste Morizot

Explore our sections

Over 35 themed sections to feed every curiosity. Click a category to explore our shelves.

Cueillette de champignons

Mushroom foraging

Bibittes et compagnie

Entomology

Ça fait le buzz

Beekeeping

À travers les branches

All about trees and forests

La clé des champs

Herboristry and plant knowledge

À tire d'aile

Ornithology

Curieux de nature ?

Documentary children's books

La tête dans les étoiles

Astronomy

Le coin des pouces verts

Gardening

Cap sur le dehors !

Life Outdoors

Là où germent les rêves

Children's books that inspire imagination

Planète ado

Teenage books

Albums jeunesse pré-aimés

Second hand children's books

Tout-petits, tout mimis

Little one's first books

Pre-loved kids' books

English second hand children's books

Premières lectures

First reading books

Livres-jeux

Interactive books

Science fiction classics

Travels into the futures

Envie d'un bon polar ?

Crime and mystery

Un billet pour l'imaginaire

Fantastic books

La cave à bulles

Comics and graphic novels

Romans, tout simplement

Novels

Juste un petit vers

Poetry

Un peu de beau, mon cœur

Art books

Il était une voix

Theatre

Esprits créatifs

Drawing, origami

Paroles de femmes

Feminism

Envie de changer le monde ?

Books on environmental and social engagement

Mémoire du monde

Histoire

Le club des intellos

Sociology, philosophy, anthropology

Vers l'infini et l'au-delà

Religion and esoterism

Et toi, comment tu vas ?

Well-being

Le coin des patenteux.ses

Nitting, woodworking and other crafting skills

Qu'est-ce que tu mijotes ?

Cook books

En quête d'évasion

Travel books

Livres en présentation dans la librairie

Gamer's corner

Our board game selection reflects our bookstore: chosen with care, curiosity, and a deep attention to the living world. no mainstream classics here — only gems to discover: games we test ourselves and truly love.

Many explore nature-related themes and offer original mechanics that renew the joy of playing together.

Games to gift, to discover with family, or to bring along for an evening with friends.

Sélection de jeux de société

A few of our team's favourite picks

Hover over a box to find out more

Dewan
🏕️ Strategy

Dewan

Play as a nomadic tribe and claim the most valuable territories before your rivals. A fluid, tense placement game — no direct conflict, just pure positioning.

2–4 players 30–40 min Ages 10+
Strange World Above the Clouds
🌋 Draft

Strange World

Build a 16-card world floating above the clouds, following strict placement rules. Every mistake summons Tzimimes — the tension is real.

1–4 players 15 min Ages 10+
Cocoons
🦋 Cooperative

Cocoons

Slide cocoons like a sliding puzzle to find the guardian animals hidden beneath — but each player only sees the clues in front of them. Communication is everything!

2–4 players 20 min Ages 6+
Faraway
🗺️ Exploration

Faraway

Explore the continent of Alula by playing 8 cards — but points are scored in reverse order! A bold, addictive mechanic. Winner of the As d'Or Initié 2024.

2–6 players 20–30 min Ages 10+
Harmonies
🐺 Nature

Harmonies

Build a miniature 3D landscape to attract animals and creatures. A zen yet strategic placement game, beautifully illustrated — our favourite of 2024.

1–4 players 30 min Ages 10+
Codex Naturalis
🍄 Cards

Codex Naturalis

Assemble the pages of a medieval manuscript by layering illustrated cards. Easy to learn, tactically rich, and as beautiful as an illuminated book of hours.

2–4 players 25 min Ages 7+
L'île des Mookies
🦋 Collection

L'île des Mookies

On a secret island live the most adorable creatures: the Mookies! Collect them as a family, outsmart the spiders, and name them all on your poster. Children's As d'Or 2026.

2 players 30 min Ages 4+
Elios
🌞 Abstract

Elios

Decorate the sun by placing your coloured wooden rays. Simple on the surface, tactical in practice: anticipate, block, adapt. Beautiful, quick, clever.

2–4 players 15 min Ages 7+
Jungle
🐆 Logic

Jungle

Help the animals find their perfect territory while respecting their fussy neighbourhood preferences. 60 solo challenges with progressive difficulty — gentle at first, brutal at the end.

1 player 5–15 min Ages 7+

Browse, dream, be inspired

Our bookstore is more than a retail space — it’s a place for discovery. Our sections are designed to invite exploration, wandering, and the joy of stumbling upon unexpected books.

Our coffeehouse also welcomes book lovers. Art photography books, illustrated albums, poetry collections… Many titles are available for on-site reading, drawn from our personal libraries.

Come explore our selection

Whether you're looking for a gift, a summer read, or simply inspiration, our books await you in the heart of Sutton.