Recs if you like The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance...

for anybody else who loved amc's the terror. a mix of fiction and non-fiction exploring both the artic and antarctica. i may also throw in some non-polar naval disasters such as the whaleship essex. i have not read all of these but they're all at least on my tbr

(hint: it got worse) (polar exploration)

Shipwreck narratives aren’t just thrill rides. They’re reminders of nature’s power and humanity’s vulnerability. But most of all, they’re deeply hopeful. Even in the worst conditions—cramped rafts, dwindling supplies, scorched islands—someone figures out how to endure. If you’ve ever wanted a dose of courage, or to understand what true grit looks like beyond the buzzword, these books deliver.

Fictional and non-fictional novels for those seeking a little more adventure in their lives!