Recs if you like The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi...

History and justice, ecology style! From ancient China to the Little Ice Age, the swamps of North Carolina to the guano mines of Latin America, these books examine how history has shaped and been shaped by the environment and ecological conflict, thereby transforming the lives of people living both near and far—usually to the singular benefit of capitalist and imperialist forces. An ongoing work-in-progress, always open to suggestions!

nonfiction books about rivers, their history, and the ways they’ve always connected and reflected us.

As a climate scientist and paleoclimatologist with a passion for our world and science communication, I wanted to share my recommendations for Earth science books that are informative, engaging, and accessible. I intend to continue updating this list.