Cooped up at home? Unable to go for a swim? Look at the positives! This as a great opportunity to revisit some great swim reads. Here are our favourites.

Waterlog is a personal journey, a bold assertion of the native swimmer’s right to roam, and an unforgettable celebration of the magic of water. By Roger Deakin

The uplifting true story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey of salvation across the windswept South West coastline. By Raynor Winn

A funny and bold account of how women fought their way into the water, and of what they did once they got there. ByJenny Landreth

A dazzling introduction to the great swimming heroes, from Byron leaping into the surf at Shelley’s funeral to Hart Crane diving to his death in the Bay of Mexico. By Charles Sprawson

The poignant, life-affirming story of a determined boy, a visionary coach, and how the dream of a record-breaking Channel became reality. By Tom Gregory