Recs if you like Theory of Water: Nishnaabe Maps to the Times Ahead...
Queer Ecology
Nature is Fluid & Interconnected: A perspective blending Queer Theory (challenging norms around gender/sexuality) with Ecology (the study of relationships in nature). Queer ecology questions assumptions that human norms (like heterosexuality or fixed binaries) are the only "natural" way. It invites us to see nature, ourselves, and our relationships with more nuance and complexity.
Blending Memoirs with Research, Poetry, Culture
Books that are part memoir part another genre: in a way that blends multiple mediums and/or themes in unique and engaging ways. Magical, explosive and memorable narratives expressed with creativity and depth. Books that inspire me to write more.
slow down and notice, dear friend
an invitation to pause, to breathe, to notice and adore the little things around you. (recs welcome and do not have to be nature-themed)
Radical Intersectional Ecologiesπ
Nonfiction books exploring the natural world and our βplace in the family of thingsβ (Mary Oliver, Wild Geese) through radical BIPOC, queer, feminist, anti-capitalist, disability ecological perspectives. πͺ²πΎπ¦π΅
every body is a body of water
books that engage with water as a way to explore migration, multispecies kinship, race, capitalism, transatlantic slavery, and more. stories that take place in, on, or around the water. coastlines, swamps, rivers, maritime histories, and the oceanic.
Ecology, Biology, Natureπ
Nonfiction books exploring the natural world and our βplace in the family of thingsβ (Mary Oliver, Wild Geese). π¦ββ¬π¦π±πͺΈπ¦πͺ·πͺΌπ
Something in the waterππ¦πͺΌπͺΈ
Nonfiction books exploring water and the life it sustains. Oceans, lakes, fish, and more.
Non-western culture and history
Culture and history outside of the "western world". Recommendations welcome! :)
Climate essentials
Books about climate change. Confronting this world so we can reimagine a new oneπ
Indigenous non-fiction
Indigenous non-fiction from Abya Yala|Turtle Island
Indigenous literature
Either by or about Indigenous American, Hawaiian, Aboriginal people, etc. (with an emphasis on the supernatural and folklore just because thatβs my fav) I am not Indigenous so I would love suggestions and comments!
Indigenous Reads
These are books by indigenous authors from around the globe. Mind you, this list is created by a white / European person, so please always also seek out recommendations from indigenous creators. List in progress, recommendations very welcome!
Indigenous books
I'm coming at this from a Canadian Metis point of view and I welcome other suggestions for the list.
reading around the world: north and central america
the us will be excluded from this list as I will make one for the 50 states!
remembering nature π
Books to reconnect to nature and the fact that we are just a part of it. Both in the most beautiful and terrible ways πβοΈπ¦πΎπΏπͺ΄ππΊπ»π More non-fiction than fiction
Prose that borders on the poetic
For the lovers
Lost at Sea (water symbolism)
Transformation. Destruction. Renewal. Water holds significance symbolism throughout literature. Take a DIVE into books where water elements play a DEEP role.
Food Sovereignty
Non-fiction books centered on decolonizing food access and land stewardship.
Recommendations and feedback encouraged! I have not read all of the books listed.
Reading Specifically, and Deeply
Niche non-fiction to open your mind to a world in specifics
Theory as a tool and a weapon !
Theory as a powerful tool to understand our world, challenge and dismantle hegemonic systems of harm is not a novel idea. These books, however, drive this point home and might provide you with a powerful and useful lens to re-view the world and challenge existing knowledge systems. These are essential books if we want to decolonise individual and collective knowledge production!
