At New England Sea Kayaker, our commitment to providing information and instruction to New England paddlers doesn't stop with our magazine.

We know that NESK can't cover every topic in the detail provided by books. Therefore, here we offer reviews of selected paddling books to allow readers to make informed choices about books they may be interested in purchasing.

Because of our lack of sponsorship, we can guarantee that our reviews are written honestly with the goal of informing the kayaking public about high-quality kayaking books and those that leave something to be desired.

Select from three categories listed in the left-hand menu bar. Featured Books are a selection of the best-written or most informative (all receive the NESK Four-Star Award).

Skills & Techniques includes "how-to" books designed to improve your paddling. New England Paddling Guidebooks is a compilation of "where-to" books that describe trips throughout New England's salt and fresh waters.

Field & Nature Guides will help you identify and understand the wildlife you see while paddling. Finally, in Paddling Tales you'll read about some of the greatest expeditions ever attempted.

We at New England Sea Kayaker hope you find these reviews helpful and informative. When purchasing books, please support your local bookstore or kayaking outfitter.

Authors and Publishers: To submit a book for review by New England Sea Kayaker, contact us at kayak@scenicnewengland.net. We will not guarantee a positive review.