Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

Some stories never lose their spark. And this one? It’s been pulling readers beneath the waves for over a century.

Climb aboard the Nautilus with Captain Nemo and set off on an undersea journey around the world in this Jules Verne classic, now with an arresting new look.

It begins with whispers of a sea monster. Three men set out to hunt the mysterious creature, only to be tossed overboard and swept into the belly of the beast, which turns out to be no monster at all, but the extraordinary submarine Nautilus, commanded by the brooding, brilliant Captain Nemo.

Now his captives, the trio finds themselves swept into an adventure unlike any they could have imagined. Giant sea creatures. Sunken treasure. Even a glimpse of the lost world of Atlantis. It’s wondrous and strange and just a little dangerous, and all the while our heroes plot their escape from their enigmatic host.

Verne was a dreamer decades ahead of his time, imagining underwater travel long before it was possible. That sense of discovery still crackles on every page.

This one’s a favorite around the shop. A perfect pick for young explorers, longtime lovers of science fiction, and anyone who’s ever wondered what lies beneath the surface. Curl up with it on a foggy Ogunquit afternoon, the sea just steps away, and let the tide carry you along.

A handsome tradepaperback edition, ready to linger on your shelf and be read again and again.

Additional information