Lia Leendertz’s 2025 Almanac is a delightful and informative companion for the year ahead. This beautifully illustrated book offers a wealth of knowledge about the natural world, from astronomical events to seasonal recipes.

What I love most about this almanac is its ability to connect us to the rhythms of nature. It’s filled with practical information like tide tables and moon phases, as well as fascinating folklore and historical tidbits. Each month is a journey of discovery, with captivating illustrations and engaging writing.

Whether you’re a seasoned nature enthusiast or simply looking to appreciate the beauty of the world around you, this almanac is a must-have. It's a perfect gift for anyone who loves the outdoors, history, or simply wants to slow down and savor the seasons.

I regularly update these books as I like to stay atuned to the Seasons and Nature, I've found this booklet particulary helpful. It was full of useful information and very enjoyable

This is a beautiful and informative book that will delight throughout the year! So many interesting facts that you can use to enjoy each month! This is my kind of book! I will definitely be purchasing this so I can enjoy each season and the little details we often miss and appreciate nature more.

Lia Leendertz's "The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025" is a beautifully designed book that reunites readers with the natural world throughout the seasons of the year.

Divided into twelve months, it offers a wealth of information on each, including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases, wildlife sightings, folklore, and seasonal recipes.

The writing is informative and entertaining; thus, one can easily get caught up in the rhythms of nature. Practical advice abounds in the book for outdoor activities from meteor-spotting nights to beach holidays, so it will remain a very useful companion for those who want to spend more time outdoors.

The many illustrations and black-and-white drawings make the whole reading comely.

Whatever one's experience with nature may be, "The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025" is a charming and indispensable book about the world of wonder outside the human bubble.

I treat myself do a copy of Lia Leendertz’s Almanac every year and they make the perfect stocking fillers, too. This year’s lunar theme and woodcut illustrations are especially beautiful.

This just wasn’t what I was expecting. Maybe some more modern details would be nice, or some more recipes besides really old cakes.

First off the theme of this years Almanac is ancient astronomy, which is so wonderful! Reminding us to look up and take stock of the vast universe around us. I can’t wait to use this throughout the year, and I aim to bake all the cakes of the month. It’s full of surprises to connect us to the world around us.
I really appreciate the art and design of the book, this really adds to the experience. The Almanac is definitely a book to revisit and cherish throughout the year. So if seasons and nature inspires you then you need this guide. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. This is a voluntary review of my own thoughts.

I've been an avid reader of Lia's almanac for many years now and was delighted to receive an early copy for 2025. If you've seen these books before you'll know they're packed with information and full of great illustrations and this year that continues to be the case. The theme for 2025 is ancient astronomy - how did our ancestors mark the changing heavens and passage of time. Focusing on the moon, megaliths and ancient meadows this is going to be a fascinating companion through the year. I've taken a peek at some of the coming months and we're in for another treat. I highly recommend this as a Christmas gift to almost anyone in your life, or for yourself, it's just gorgeous!

While being just in the beginnings of trying to live more atuned to the Seasons and Nature, I've found this booklet particulary helpful. It is astoundishly illustrated and the information is set up in an accessible and suspenseful way.