Book shelf

Reads to inform and inspire.

The Arbornaut

Meg Lowman, Allen & Unwin, $37

One of the world’s first treetop scientists, Lowman writes about her life and work as a field scientist and ecologist, including climbing hundreds of feet into Australia’s rainforests and collaborating with priests in Ethiopia’s last forests.

Be More Vegan

Niki Webster, Allen & Unwin, $28

Whether you’re ready to commit to a fully plant-based diet or you’d just like to add a few meat-free dishes to your weekly meal plan, this is your ideal guide with more than 50 recipes. It also touches on topics such as nutrition and ethics.

Hope is a Verb

Emily Ehlers, Allen & Unwin, $33

If you are feeling freaked out about the state of the planet, this is for you. Illustrator and activist Emily Ehlers offers a cheerful, humourous six-step process to reframe the current global mood as an invitation for a better future.

Futuresteading

Jade Miles, Allen & Unwin, $45

A practical and inspirational guide to growing, preserving and living in a way that values tomorrow with clear information, hands-on ideas, and recipes for nourishing, easy meals.

Big Dog, Small Dog

Selina McIntyre, HarperCollins NZ, $38

Dog behaviour expert Selina McIntyre shares her wisdom and experience in this book packed with practical advice and natural ways to understand your dog’s world.

Loud

Tana Douglas, ABC Books, $35

Tana Douglas was the world’s first female roadie and her story of working with some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll is one of resilience, determination and breaking boundaries.

Mangrove

Glenda Kane and Lisa Allen, Bateman Books, $20

This exceptional children’s picture book describes the life cycle of a mangrove with beautifully written rhyming text, matched with stunning illustrations.

The Keto Chef’s Kitchen

Nerys Whelan, Mary Egan Publishing, $70

Nerys Whelan’s debut cookbook is an all-round introduction to a low-carb lifestyle with easy-to-follow simple recipes.