Pushing the Wave 2023 is the second volume in L.A. Davenport’s ongoing series of annual essay collections.

Blending reflections, travel writing, cultural commentary, recipes, drawings, and photo essays, Davenport offers a thoughtful, often witty exploration of modern life.

Engaging and visually rich, this is literary nonfiction for readers who savour clarity, curiosity, and emotional honesty.

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.