Maritime literatureNew books about the water

Christian Tiedt

 · 12.05.2024

"Seven colours of blue"
Photo: Delius Klasing Verlag
Summertime is reading time: whether at home or on board, on the move in the cockpit or cosily at the mooring in the evening. We present 14 new books. Literature set on and around the water. Exciting, entertaining and informative, thrillers, novels and non-fiction. Have fun browsing!

"Seven colours of blue"

In "Seven Colours Blue", Claudia Clawien and Jonathan Buttmann tell the story of how time out at sea turned into a seven-year adventure sailing around the world. Delius Klasing: 256 p., hardcover, €26.90. ISBN: 978-3-667-12769-3. delius-klasing.de

"Cocktails according to Beaufort"

Ulrike Fach-Vierth mixes the right drink for any weather in "Cocktails by Beaufort", from classics to modern creations. Delius Klasing: 144 p., paperback, €19.90. ISBN: 978-3-667-12842-3. delius-klasing.de

"Hike Palma de Mallorca"

Active island holiday: "Hike Palma de Mallorca" by Ulrica Norberg and Charlotte Gawell presents a variety of hikes. Delius Klasing: 160 p., paperback, €24.90. ISBN: 978-3-667-12848-5. delius-klasing.de

"Dream destinations for motor boaters"

From Finland to the South of France, Christian Tiedt presents the most beautiful inland waterways in Europe in "Sehnsuchtsziele für Motorbootfahrer". Delius Klasing: 240 p., paperback, 29,90 €. ISBN: 978-3-667-12725-9. delius-klasing.de

"Northeast Passage"

Andreas Renner recounts the long dream of a short sea route to Asia and its impact on the present day in "Nordostpassage". Mare: 272 p., hardcover, 28 €. ISBN: 978-3-86648-684-3. mare.de

"A woman's journey to the Arctic"

A young woman on an expedition to the polar region - unthinkable in 1839. But Léonie d'Aunet does just that and describes her "A woman's journey to the Arctic". Mare: 352 p., hardcover, 34 €. ISBN: 978-3-86648-687-4. mare.de

"My Föhr"

Susanne Fischer came to the island in the Wadden Sea for love, which then grew close to her heart. Her descriptions in "Mein Föhr" are proof of this. Mare: 192 p., hardcover, 29,40 €. ISBN: 978-3-86648-711-6. mare.de

"The saviour"

A body is found on the Northumberland coast. Her lifejacket links her to an almost forgotten accident. "The Saviour" by Mathijs Deen. Mare: 384 p., hardcover, 23 €. ISBN: 978-3-86648-707-9. mare.de

"Murder on Lake Maggiore"

Poisoned in the villa - and the victim's daughter-in-law investigates herself. "Murder on Lake Maggiore" by Alexandra Holenstein. Emons: 384 p., paperback, 15 €. ISBN: 978-3-7408-1639-1. emons-verlag.de

"F. Laeisz"

A Hamburg legend turns 200: In "F. Laeisz", Matthias Gretzschel traces the history of the famous shipping company in detail. Koehler: 256 p., hardcover, €49.95. ISBN: 978-3-7822-1535-0. koehler-mittler-shop.de

"The journey of the whales"

Leigh Calvez, who has been researching the giants for years, describes the life of the largest marine mammals with great intimacy in "Die Reise der Wale". Knesebeck: 256 p., paperback 20 €. ISBN: 978-3-95728-844-8. knesebeck-verlag.de

"The voice of the octopus"

An intelligent octopus species has been discovered. Researchers are speaking out - but so are other forces. "The Voice of the Kraken", eco-thriller by Ray Nayler. Klett-Cotta: 464 p., hardcover, 26 €. ISBN: 978-3-608-50013-4. klett-cotta.de

"The island of the innocent"

The stories of two girls, past and present, and the sinking of the merchant ship "Batavia" in 1629. "The Island of the Innocents" by Jess Kidd. Dumont: 416 p., paperback, 14 €. ISBN: 978-3-8321-6731-8. dumont-buchverlag.de

"Sund"

Her family's dark past manifests itself for the narrator on a mysterious island: Lykke. "Sund", novel by Laura Lichtblau. C. H. Beck: 130 p., hardcover, 22 €. ISBN: 978-3-406-81377-1. chbeck.de


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