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An extract letter from Mortimer Merriweather to the Augusta National in Two Ruddy Ducks. A very entertaining book of golf letters by sports journalist Clive Agran.

This little paperback is a great book for the golfer in your life who has everything. It is guaranteed to make them laugh. 

Merlin Unwin Books have set a challenge for all countryside enthusiasts. According to the author Jill Mason, even farmers have been surprised to learn what goes on in fields and barns in different parts of the UK. Her new book, ‘Everything you wanted to know about the Countryside (but didn’t dare ask!)’ is an eye-opener. If you enjoy this quiz there is much more to learn. Everything you wanted to know about the Countryside (but didn’t dare ask!) by Jill Mason is available in all good bookshops and online. Below are 40 questions, plus answers, based on facts about the...

A Partridge in a Pear Tree... Country Life December bumper issue is available to buy for two weeks. There is a very helpful guide to the editing team's favourite books of 2024, their book recommendations would make great Christmas gifts.

John Lewis-Stempel @johnlewisstempel has included Living with Greys by @tarquinmillingtondrake. The book is a photographic celebration of the species, and its ability to thrive with careful and committed care, management and conservation.