At the end of each year I enjoy sending out our book recommendations  and as the holidays approach it is really nice to take some time for yourself and to curl up in front of the fire place with a good book. I have reached out to some of our guides, friends and family of Norm Hann Expeditions to share their top book selections of 2023 for your enjoyment. Support your local books stores if you are looking at grabbing one of these for your holiday reading or as a Christmas gift for those who love to get books as a present. "My favourite book of the year was The Wager by David Grann.  From the very first page, you are captivated by a story of deception, shipwreck, starvation and life on the open seas in 1700s. This book rivals Shackleton’s Endurance for one of the greatest survival shipwreck stories ever told. A must read! - Brandon Oolsthorn, Bow Valley Sup & Surf Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage - Alfred Lansing. "Funny you should mention this Brandon as Erick Peterson, Crossfit Conditioning, also recommended this book this year. Maybe one of the greatest stories of survival, perseverance and leadership ever written. I read this book 25 years ago and it still has a special place on my bookshelf." - Norm The Connected Coast - "I love the drawings, practical tips and coastal stories. A really great reference book for guiding on the coast." Tina Currie Fire Weather - John Valliant. "Every Canadian should read this book." Anne Hann The Island of Sea Women - Lisa See "It has quickly become one of my favourite books. Very well researched and captivating, I highly recommend it. And of course it's ocean themed :)" -Laura Mercy Possessing Meares Island - Barry Gough " This