On Silbury Hill Explained

On Silbury Hill is a book by Adam Thorpe published in 2014 by Little Toller Books.^{[1] [2] [3]}

His first work of non-fiction, it is inspired by Silbury Hill and was described by Paul Farley in the Guardian as "a rich and evocative book of place".^[2]

The book was featured on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week programme in August 2014, read by the author.^[4] It was shortlisted for the inaugural Wainwright Prize.

Notes and References

1. News: Thorpe. Adam. On Silbury Hill review – Adam Thorpe's odd paean to a Wiltshire chalk mound. 2 November 2014. The Observer. 20 July 2014.
2. News: Farley. Paul. On Silbury Hill review – 'a rich and evocative book of place'. 2 November 2014. The Guardian. 17 July 2014.
3. News: Carroll. Vicky. Silbury Hill Review. 2 November 2014. The Big Issue. 16 July 2014.
4. Web site: Book of the Week: Episode Guide. BBC Radio. BBC. 29 October 2014.