The wonders of nature are worth celebrating every day. So, ahead of Earth Day celebrations, dive into some books about our beloved Mother Earth. Here are some amazing novels you can enjoy in the springtime sunshine. Bring out the lawn chairs and picnic blankets! Head to your local coffee shop patio! Start your month off right by taking time to appreciate the wild.
The Overstory
By Richard Powers
The Overstory, by Richard Powers, is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize in fiction, and for good reason. The story winds through generations of interlocking fables that all come back to one thing – trees. From the settlement of the midwest to the Timber Wars of the northwest to the forests of Vietnam. Powers weaves together stories of love for trees and the fight to protect them. This realistic fiction is a must-read if you are seeking inspiration and an all-around amazing story. Learn more.
Braiding Sweetgrass
By Robin Wall Kimmerer
Braiding Sweetgrass is a perfectly-crafted blend of science, spirituality, storytelling, and activism. It’s authored by Robin Wall Kimmerer who is a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Kimmerer discusses complex and heavy topics artfully, inspiring science nerds and literary geeks alike to love our natural world. This book is a breath of fresh air, offering a unique perspective on how to understand and respect our natural world. Learn more.
The Hour of the Land
By Terry Tempest Williams
Do you love America’s National Parks? This book is for you. Williams uses storytelling, poetry, and history to take a deep dive into twelve of our Nation’s most beloved National Parks. It’s a book for recreationists, activists, and really anyone who has an admiration for living things. This is not a history book – it’s so much more. Learn more.
