Finally, after years of writing and refining, I’m excited to announce that my latest book, End to End: Britain From Land’s End to John o’Groats, is now available for sale from us and from booksellers everywhere. It’s a travel memoir exploring Britain from Cornwall all the way to Scotland. It’s available to order today directly from us, and on Amazon and Kindle (and booksellers everywhere).

TLDR: I have a new book out today, a travel memoir about our journey in 2018 driving from Land’s End in Cornwall to John o’Groats in Scotland. It’s available now directly from us for signed copies, which should ship around the end of December (please do not order as a Christmas gift, we don’t know when exactly our copies will arrive), and on Amazon and Kindle.

Long-time followers of Anglotopia may remember that in 2018, we went on ‘Anglotopia’s Grand Adventure’ when we went on our epic drive from the southernmost point in Britain, to its northernmost point. It was an incredible adventure, and when I got back, I immediately set out to write about the journey and about the Britain we encountered along the way.

I did not expect it to take almost four years for me to finish this book. There are many reasons why, but none of them are really important enough to waste everyone’s time with (no one wants to hear a writer whine about writing). All that matters is that the book is done and with the publisher. The final book is something I’m very proud of, and I think you will enjoy it. If you liked my last book, you will love this, as I’ve tried to structure it the same way. When I started the book, I didn’t know that it would take almost four years to return to Britain after that trip (thanks to the Pandemic).

So, what’s in the book? The book is thirty-four chapters long, and each chapter is an exploration of an interesting thing or person we encountered on our drive. Each chapter is a deep dive into an interesting historical or British cultural institution that builds a picture of Britain from top to bottom. I’m immensely proud of this book. It’s very much like my last memoir, Adventures in Anglotopia, where I frame the things we see and do into my own life.

We’re releasing this as a special hardcover first. It clocks in at around 300 pages pages. Next year, we’ll release it in paperback form. If you buy the book directly from us, you will get a signed copy. We are not sure when our copies will arrive to sign, but it should be before the end of the year. There’s a small chance they might arrive before Christmas, but please do not order it as a Christmas gift as we cannot guarantee delivery. If you want it unsigned and quickly, please order from Amazon or a local bookstore, they can have it in a few days.

About the book – official synopsis

In 2018, Jonathan and Jackie Thomas, founders of the world’s largest Anglophile website Anglotopia.net, set off on their biggest adventure yet as they drove from Land’s End to John o’Groats (aka LeJog), ticking off the top item on their ‘Great British Bucket List.’

End to End is a new exploration of Britain from the southernmost tip of Cornwall to the northernmost tip of Scotland. Along the way, they explore stately homes, ruins, castles, the Queen’s private yacht, unique attractions, a bookshop or two, and even a motorway rest stop!

This journey takes them over 900 miles through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the UK and to many special places that they’ve never been to before. Along the way, they encounter fascinating characters, experience unexpected challenges, and discover the true spirit of adventure as they get to know Britain in a they’ve never experienced.

The journey also serves as a personal pilgrimage for the couple as they reflect on their lives, their business, their passions, and their love for each other. This inspiring and heartwarming tale showcases the beauty of the British countryside and the resilience of the adventurous human spirit. Join Jonathan and Jackie on their unforgettable journey and discover the magic of the UK like never before.

Book information:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anglotopia LLC (November 30, 2023)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1955273286
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1955273282
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.31 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches