When I take the Corgis to Paris Mountain State Park, I feel like I can breathe again. I step into the forest, and tree limbs stretch like a cathedral above our heads. Amongst the quiet of nature, I finally find a sense of peace amidst the crashing chaos of the world. Here, the trees whisper calm affirmations as the wind carries a woodsy incense through the air.
It’s no wonder that so many of us adore nature. There’s something about that special sense of awe and wonder when you feel in your body that you too are one small part in this big beautiful world. For centuries, writers have sung the praises of nature in their work. Nature writing is a beloved genre in and of itself, but there’s something special about a book that blends a strong sense of self into its work. Combining the perfect blend of nature writing and memoir, these authors have found a niche for themselves that celebrates the natural world and their place in it.
These genre-bending books are perfect for memoir lovers who want to dabble in nature writing or nature lovers who want to venture into memoir. If you’re looking for a place to start, I’ve compiled some of my favorite genre-bending nature memoirs that would be perfect for your TBR.
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