I will never again walk by the sea without taking this book with me … it is an essential coastal companion.Kate Humble
A celebration of the wild Isle of Anglesey (+ beyond)
Whether it’s the warmth of the sun on sandy skin, the sharpness of a cold-sea swim or a rare glimpse of a bright blue kingfisher, each month of the year brings new experiences, weather and wildlife to the coastline.
Inside
Twelve months of coastal beauty
Flora and fauna, recipes, spotters’ guides and personal essays, illustrated throughout with Jim Marsden's photography and specially commissioned lino-cuts.
Ionawr · January
Rhagfyr · December
Recipes
Recipes
RECIPES
What you get
Flora & fauna
Shells, birds, rockpools and weather - so you can name what you have found without a signal.
Recipes
Straightforward recipes and crafts that belong to each season.
YNYS MôN
A celebration of the wild island of Anglesey from someone who spends her days there.
The author
Written by Halen Môn’s very own Jess Lea-Wilson
Rooted in the Welsh coast, The Coastal Almanac charts the seasons from the water’s edge. Small enough for a jacket pocket on the way to the beach, and a beautiful gift for the sea lover in your life.
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Three things you only get from us
- 01 Signed. Every copy signed by the author.
- 02 The postcard set. The first 40 copies come with our exclusive six-part postcard set.
- 03 Stickers. Everybody loves a sticker. We'll include a couple at random from our collection.
This almanac makes me feel like I am sitting at the sea’s edge. Jess’s poetic writing will call you to the sea, to swim, to watch the horizon and to marvel at it. It reminds me that the sea always feels like coming home.Anna Jones
The details
- Format Hardback
- Extent 206 pages
- ISBN 9781035438440
- Published 17 September 2026
- Author Jess Lea-Wilson
- Signed Yes, when ordered here
About pre-ordering
This is a pre-order for a book published on 17 September 2026. We take payment now and despatch as close to publication as we can.
If you order other items at the same time, the whole order is held back until the book is in stock. If you would rather have the rest sooner, place a separate order for the book.
