The Whispers of Rock

Stories from the Earth
A revelatory approach to geology, illuminated with untold stories of humanity’s relationship with rock

*LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING*

*LONGLISTED FOR THE RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE 2026*

*A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2025*

*A NEW SCIENTIST BEST BOOK OF 2025*

‘In this poetic and heartfelt journey through deep time, geologist Anjana Khatwa braids scientific knowledge and traditional stories to bring alive the lessons that rock both keeps and tells us – if only we know how to listen.’ Robert Macfarlane, author of Is a River Alive?

‘Anjana Khatwa writes science in poetry. She bridges worlds with her words. I’ll never touch rocks in the same way again.’ Dan Snow

‘With head, heart and soul, Anjana Khatwa nudges us towards a better understanding of and respect for rocks.’ Tracy Chevalier

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