In Pushing the Wave 2023, L.A. Davenport returns with a captivating new collection of essays, stories, reflections, and recipes, continuing the journey begun in his first volume covering 2017–2022. With his trademark blend of insight, humour, and lyrical prose, Davenport explores the shifting landscape of modern life—charting the personal, political, cultural, and culinary with clarity and compassion.

Whether recounting ferry journeys across European seas, reflecting on the nature of addiction and sobriety, critiquing the seductive illusion of progress, or sharing favourite dishes from his kitchen, Davenport’s writing offers a rare combination of intellect and intimacy. These entries span the profound and the playful, the global and the domestic, all underpinned by a keen sense of the beauty and absurdity in everyday life.

Perfect for readers of reflective non-fiction, literary memoir, and contemporary commentary, Pushing the Wave 2023 is a richly textured mosaic of a year lived thoughtfully—and a timely invitation to slow down, look around, and truly engage.

For fans of: Rebecca Solnit, Karl Ove Knausgård, Teju Cole, Deborah Levy, and those who cherish personal writing that speaks to the world at large.

Why You’ll Love It:
Thoughtful, engaging, and deeply human, Pushing the Wave 2023 offers a rich mix of essays, reflections, photo essays, and recipes from a distinctive literary voice.

Perfect For Fans Of:
Rebecca Solnit • Deborah Levy • Karl Ove Knausgård • Olivia Laing • Pico Iyer

Themes & Features:
✔ Personal essays & memoir
✔ Travel reflections
✔ Cultural commentary
✔ LGBTQ+ inclusive themes
✔ Recipes & culinary writing
✔ Original drawings & photo essays

Also Available:
Pushing the Wave 2017–2022 (Book One in the series)

Publishing Details:
📅 Pub date: 18 September 2025
📖 Paperback original
🌊 Part of the Pushing the Wave series (annual volumes)

Reader Advisory:
Includes frank discussion of topics such as sobriety, identity, and mental health, handled with sensitivity and warmth.

From the Publisher:
At P-Wave Press, we’re proud to support independent literary voices. Pushing the Wave is a flagship series that continues to grow, year by year.