She finds solace in ruins, holding rocks, while wandering on these flat landscapes, without being preoccupied with their beauty or utility for existence.
The 16-book longlist explores topics such as British history, feminism, art, politics, lost history, geography and more. The shortlist will be revealed on March 27, and the winner will be announced on June 13.
Naomi Klein, Laura Cumming and historian Tiya Miles among 16 authors in contention for prize, which aims to boost women’s nonfiction award representation