nonfiction

Undeniably, humans and plants lives are interconnected. Here are some non-fiction titles diving into trees and plants and a couple of fiction titles around special gardens. 

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Very different racing adventures await with these books and movies. 

Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home by Mikael Lindnord

Adventure racer Mikael Lindnord went across the world for an outdoor racing adventure of a lifetime and came home with something better. Learn how he prepped for his adventure race and how his extra challenge came through exporting a dog back home. This book is also a movie, Arthur the King. 

These true stories share the extraordinary impact of long walks that went very right or very wrong, plus a local hiking guide to get you started on your long walk.  

A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson can get a giggle with his snarky cynicism on most any topic; this book just happens to be his journey along the Appalachian Trail alongside an old friend. Enjoy his new experiences and his annoyances equally. 

Visit (or maybe revisit?) Prince Edward Island of Canada with these Anne of Green Gables suggestions. If you've already read Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, here are more ways to dive into her world. 

Anne (DVD) (later seasons are entitled Anne with an E) 

Sassy and determined Anne finds her way through childhood and friendships on the beautiful Prince Edward Island in the 1880's. Beautifully filmed. 

If getting things tidy is on your list of things to do, look to these titles for inspiration.

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

If you are dreaming of Iceland, here are some resources to get you started.

Ragnar Jonasson's Hulda Series

Before you go visit, after you return, or just to travel via book, dive into Ragnar Jonasson's Hulda Series. Follow Detective Hulda Hermannsdottir across the island to solve forgotten mysteries. Each book stands alone, and the trio gives a fuller picture of Hulda's personal story.