What is your all time favorite book about nature and/or wildlife?

[Matthew]

Mine would have to be a book I turn to again and again and find something new with each reading; "A Sand County Almanac" by Aldo Leopold.

[Angela]

You know what? I like this book too for the same reason. I took an ecocriticism class and when we read Leopold our class assignment was to journal and sit in a quiet spot and just be, like Leopold. Its inspiring and such a conscientious read, makes me want to mimic and learn more about everything Leopold.

[Angela]

One of my all time favorite books about nature and wildlife is Ted Kerasote's "Bloodties." I enjoyed the intellectual general comparison he makes between hunting and ecology. The breadth of animals he covers and the settings are wonderful. He writes about animal species I wasn't familiar with, and so I looked them all up and learned so much about different parts of the world and their wildlife.

[Patricia]

Geez, I'm not sure this is a question I can answer! But I love Daniel Mathews' "Cascade-Olympic Natural History: A Trailside Reference" not just because it talks about my corner of the world, but because it does so with such heart and gentle good humor.

[James]

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey

this book will make you appreciate the Desert South West

[Adam]

Gary Paulsen's Hatchet and the rest of the books in that series

[Sue]

I love The Gift of the Deer by Helen Hoover!

[Alison]

Shadow Mountain by Renee Askins. This book about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone changed my life. It sparked my passion for wildlife conservation which is still burning strong!

[Thomas]

North With the Spring by Edwin Way Teale is one of my favorites. I like his writing because it is about nature and not controversial environmental issues or ideology. So much of nature writing today is message driven. It gets tiring.

[Claire]

I have many, but here is a first: Walking with the great apes (Sy Montgomery). Fantastic account on 3 great primatologists and conservation figures.

[Nobadwriting Joe]

Alone in the Wilderness: Dick Proenneke. I read it and watch it over and over again!

[Daniel]

If I had to pick one, I would keep 'Naturalists Guide to the Southern Rockies', not because it's as insightful or stirring as Leopold or Abbey, but it's a one volume in-depth reference to my biome.

[Nikki]

I have read a few really good ones, by a few people that I know and many that I don't, and generally find that I like a bit of humour - but nothing too corny. On the funny side - I enjoy Peter Alison's "Whatever you do Don't Run!", and on the more serious side Kuki Gallmann's "I Dreamed of Africa". Perhaps though, as a South African living in the Kruger National Park I might be a bit biased towards Africa. Can't wait to explore the rest of the world's natural beauty though... one day when the Rand strengthens!

[Rebecca]

"Beak of the Finch" by Jonathan Weiner--birds, evolution, and a great story (my trifecta for a great read).

[Linda]

My library is full of nature books but Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorites. I have to say The White Spider is my favorite mountain book, my favorite bear book (besides my own "Lonesome for Bears") is Charlie Russell's book Spirit Bear and for tracking I get the most use of all of Mark Elbroch's books although I love the stories in Tom Browns book the Tracker. I just read the Elephant Whisperer and re-read some of Nevada Barr's books. CJ Box is a favorite nature author as well as Tony Hillerman.
I have three bookshelves and one kindle full of nature books and I have many more I want to read. I like all the suggestions here as I am always on the lookout for a good book.

[Nikki]

I have recently published a book in this category - Game for Anything. Had the official launch on Wednesday night, and am hoping that it will provide happy hours of reading to nature lovers everywhere.

Linda, I agree with you - Barbara Kingsolver is a wonderful author. Another South African author who tells some lovely stories of her life in the bush is Kobie Kruger.

[Carey]

The Loop by Nicholas Evans. About a Wildlife Biologist in Montana that tries to save a wolf pack from hunters. A favorite author that always writes on wildlife/nature, usually based in the mountans of the west.

[Linda]

I agree about The Loop. . Also one of my favorites. I finished one today by Mandy Haggith called Bear Witness a fiction about reintroducing bears to Norway and Scotland that was very well written.

[Carey]

I'll have'ta check it out, that sounds right up my alley! Thanks for the tip :)

[Elaine]

Two books I love, both short story collections -
Bright Beat the Water: Memories of a Wilderness Artist, John L. Peyton & The Animal Dialogues: Uncommon Encounters in the Wild by Craig Childs. I liked reading a chapter each night. They are also great to read aloud to the kids in the evening before sleep.

[Ankit]

Even after repeated readings,iam not bored by jim corbett's jungle lore.

[Chris]

I have several--The Man Who Lives with Wolves by Shaun Ellis is one of them.

[Daphne]

I am currently spending all my reading time (and time I should be spending on other things!) reading contemporary natural history, primarily UK based. There is a lot of excellent writing available... you might want to check out http://daphnegonewild.wordpress.com to get some new ideas!

[Chris]

One of my favorite books is The Otter Spirit by Judith K. Berg. She studied the otter up on the Colorado River in Rocky Mountain National Park. It's a great book.

[Danielle]

Matthew wrote: "Mine would have to be a book I turn to again and again and find something new with each reading; "A Sand County Almanac" by Aldo Leopold."

Such a good book!!!! I read that for a college class.

[Marty]

Hi everyone! I just joined your group. As an nature author, nature books (both mine and other authors) are something I am passionate about.

My favorite nature book is “Last Chance to See” by Douglas Adams. It’s an old book, but I just read it for the first time. Adams had a real talent for making his readers howl in laughter between serious discussions about animal extinctions.

I must say that Achilee’s mention of “Walking with the Great Apes” by Sy Montgomery intrigues me. Last week I posted a five-star review for Sy Montgomery’s “The Soul of an Octopus.” I’ve also read her book “The Journey of the Pink Dolphins” and loved it as well.

Cheers!

Marty Essen, author of Endangered Edens: Exploring the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica, the Everglades, and Puerto Rico

and

Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents

[Chris]

I really like the books by Bernd Heinrich--he writes about the ravens mostly and one good one is A Year in the Maine Woods.

[Nobadwriting Joe]

Bernd Heinrich is excellent! I loved Why We Run and Winter World. Currently, Im working on The Homing Instinct. Glad he has such an extensive catalog of work, I plan on reading them all.

[Chris]

I have a lot of his books. In the Maine Woods was interesting--had to laugh when he and the college kids had to eat bugs.

[Allison]

I am a bit biased, but No More Endlings: Saving Species One Story at a Time. No More Endlings: Saving Species One Story at a Time

A blend of story-telling, science, and imagery, No More Endlings shares the personal accounts of those working to protect endangered species. Readers of this incredible anthology will gain a fresh look at the lives of some well-beloved species as well as those lesser-known. Filled with intimate details from each contributor’s journey, as well as inspiration for those of us who may never make it into the jungles of South America or the grasslands of Africa, No More Endlings is the perfect read for anyone interested in wildlife, conservation, and a good story. Chapter authors, ranging from National Geographic Explorers, to college professors and internationally recognized conservationists and activists, will inspire readers to take action and ensure a world with no more endlings.

The book is currently available as a hardcover (save $10 on amazon by using 25OFFBOOK), but hopefully will have an eBook in the next couple of months.
You can learn more at: www.allisonhegan.com

[Sean]

mine would have to be hatchet by Gary paulsen

[Sean]

Adam i'm totally with you

[Bmoran8001]

Matthew wrote: "Mine would have to be a book I turn to again and again and find something new with each reading; "A Sand County Almanac" by Aldo Leopold."

I read this book about a month ago and I absolutely agree. I'm someone who is always looking for the next book to read, but I can't wait to read this one again.

[Ananya]

Hello Everyone,

I read this newly launched book called "Wild Escapades around central India" written by Malay Mandal ... it is so well written on the Central parts of India with all historical evidences ..mainly covering Madhya Pradesh ... it includes full description on flora fauna..avifauna.. conservation history on each park like Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Panna...Fully Illustrated and colorful... it also includes few lesser known parks like Singhori, Nauradehi etc
I am excited to visit these parks and take a gypsy safari and a long walk into the woods.

I must say the Book has beautiful hand illustration and over 300 photographs clicked by the author himself.

You can take a look here:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Thanks

[Claire]

Many many but here is a recent one for me: "Moral Ground - Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril" (Editors: Kathleen Dean Moore & Michael P. Nelson). Some of the essays and therefore authors (E.O. Wilson, Scott Russel Sanders, Carl Safina, Oren Lyons, Wangari Maathai to name a few) were beautiful, touching, reassuring as well (in the sense that there are people who care and act). A book that is inspiring me to pursue my work with a renewed strength! It's on my desk, with its hundred-or-so notes, always shining on me al soft beam of wisdom and whispering me to keep going :-)