Earth Day Book Recommendations

Soil

The Story of a Black Mother's Garden

By: Camille T Dungy
Narrated by: Camille T Dungy
Length: 10 hours 16 minutes

“Having had the honor of attending one of the release events and getting to listen author herself read, I can confidently say this audiobook comes as a close second. I’ve also read the print edition and enjoy the map and photography. Soil is a magnificent meditation on the interconnections of life all around us, starting from the beautiful and... Read more

Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

By: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Length: 16 hours 44 minutes

“A beautiful journey into nature’s reciprocity and abundance when stewardship is prioritized. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s narrates ecological science into poetry. A life changing and inspiring experience. You’ll never look at the outside world the same way again. Read more

Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

By: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Narrated by: Monique Gray Smith
Length: 7 hours 44 minutes

Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things—from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen—provide us with gifts and lessons every day in her bestselling book Braiding Sweetgrass. Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces... Read more

The Serviceberry

By: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Narrated by: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Length: 1 hour 56 minutes

“Perfect for fans of Kimmerer’s previous work and those looking to dip their toes in for the first time, this is a short book with a lasting impact! From a single plant the concepts of abundance, gratitude, and reciprocity in a world built on scarcity burst forth: framed as limitless vessels for change, alongside community as a source of strength.... Read more

Mirrors in the Earth

Reflections on Self-Healing from the Living World

By: Asia Suler
Narrated by: Asia Suler
Length: 9 hours 36 minutes

A nature therapy session for the soul--encounter the benevolence of the living world through 12 essays on the Earth-healing powers of self-compassion and empathy.

When healing is needed at the deepest level, nature will always call us back home--not only to the oak woods or water-filled coves, but to the homes within ourselves.

In a series of 12... Read more

The Blue Plate

A Food Lover's Guide to Climate Chaos

Patagonia

By: Mark Easter
Narrated by: Mark Easter
Length: 8 hours 37 minutes

Do you really know what’s for dinner? The Blue Plate is the perfect dinner companion for food lovers who also care about the planet.

Ecologist Mark Easter offers a detailed picture of the impact the foods you love have on the earth. Organized by the ingredients of a typical dinner party, including seafood, salad, bread, chicken, steak, potatoes,... Read more