A curated collection of must-read books exploring humanity's relationship with Earth, the unfolding climate crisis, and the pathways to a sustainable future. These works traverse a range of perspectives—systemic critiques of capitalism and industrialization, heart-wrenching narratives of collapse and biodiversity loss, and inspiring visions of hope through innovative solutions and ancient wisdom.
From the hard truths of ecological limits and the science of climate change to the poetic beauty of rewilding and the practicalities of redesigning our systems, this list celebrates the urgency and wonder of living on a planet worth fighting for. Whether you seek to deepen your understanding, reimagine the future, or find hope amidst the chaos, this list offers something for everyone who cares about the fate of our shared home.
#1
2008 • 265 Readers • 218 pages • 4.2
#2
1980 • 4 Readers • 320 pages • 5
#3
2014 • 172 Readers • 576 pages • 4.1
#4
2010 • 107 Readers • 362 pages • 3.8
#5
2014 • 22 Readers • 273 pages • 4.3
#6
2014 • 298 Readers • 336 pages • 4
#7
2017 • 42 Readers • 336 pages • 4.1
#8
2006 • 24 Readers • 225 pages • 4.3
#9
2015 • 14 Readers • 142 pages • 3.8
#10
2023 • 37 Readers • 400 pages • 4
#11
2019 • 193 Readers • 386 pages • 3.9
#12
2013 • 534 Readers • 391 pages • 4.6
#13
60 Readers • 4
#14
2017 • 13 Readers • 320 pages • 4.2
#15
2002 • 37 Readers • 199 pages • 4.1
#16
2020 • 64 Readers • 448 pages • 4.4
#17
2024 • 65 Readers • 340 pages • 4.3
#18
2016 • 22 Readers • 272 pages • 4
#19
2017 • 34 Readers • 256 pages • 4.5
#20
1962 • 192 Readers • 347 pages • 3.8
#21
1972 • 32 Readers • 338 pages • 4.3
#22
2011 • 1 Reader • 119 pages
#23
#24
2012 • 2 Readers
#25
1986 • 39 Readers • 33 pages • 4.6
#26
2011 • 2 Readers • 3
#27
2020 • 46 Readers • 192 pages • 3.8
#28
2018 • 1 Reader • 104 pages
#29
2019 • 5 Readers • 288 pages
#30
2020 • 76 Readers • 320 pages • 4
#31
2020 • 27 Readers • 512 pages • 3.4