Add together the crisp mountain air, a comfy seat outside, a warm blanket, and a glass of wine, and you have the ultimate autumn-in-the-mountains reading arrangement.
Wild Woman: Empowering Stories from Women Who Work in Nature by Philippa ForresterWhat does it take for a woman to live or work in the wild? Which qualities help women to survive and thrive in the most challenging of natural environments? Taking an anthropological approach, Forrester considers the grit and determination required for women to maintain connections to wildlife.
All the Colors of the Dark by Chris WhitakerThis novel, which has taken the 2024 literary world by storm, has been described as “A missing person mystery, a serial killer thriller, a love story, a unique twist on each.” Color us intrigued!
Beautyland by Marie-Helene BertinoThis imaginative and tender science fiction novel inspects the fragility and resiliency of life on Earth through the lens of a gentle, unforgettable girl who possesses knowledge of a faraway planet.
The Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesBased on a true story rooted in Depression-era America, this rewarding story follows the lives of five women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond.
This Is Your Brain on Food by Uma NaidooDr. Uma Naidoo, a board-certified psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and professionally trained chef, draws on research to explain the many ways in which food contributes to our mental health, and shows how diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues.
