Richard J. King is an author and illustrator. Most recently, he wrote Sailing Alone, a history of people who crossed oceans by themselves and how that has reflected the blue environmental movement. Sailing Alone (Penguin UK/Viking US) was named a best book of the year by the Economist, the Maritime Foundation, and Waterstones Books; a best summer read by the Wall Street Journal; and the silver medalist for "Outdoor Literature" by the National Outdoor Book Awards. German and French translations will be released in 2025.
Rich's favorite book for Winter 2024-25 is Charlotte McConaghy's Migrations.