We asked our Facebook friends to share some of their favorite recent reads. Here are some highlights of their responses:
Fruitless Fall by Rowan Jacobsen
“A well-written book that focuses on the difficulties facing honeybees…, the role of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in both the agricultural crisis and decline of the honeybee.”
Recommended by Courtney Ross
Forks Over Knives edited by Gene Stone
“A sensible and enlightened approach to health, agriculture and an organic vision for our culture. Introduced to us by our son, Tom, this book has changed our lives…”
Recommended by Waite Maclin
Hope Beneath Our Feet: Restoring Our Place in the Natural World
“A collection of essays by well known authors including Diane Ackerman, Derrick Jensen, Barbara Kingsolver, Bill McKibben, Alice Walker, Howard Zinn, and more.”
Recommended by Amanda Painter
Before the Lights Go Out by Maggie Koerth-Baker
“A calm, clear account of the past, present, and future of America’s energy system that paints our energy future as exciting rather than terrifying.”
