Biography & Memoirs

A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author, Carl Safina, illuminates humanity’s relationship with the world. Read more

This embellished graphic novel, based on Audubon’s own retellings, not only captures the spirit of early America’s unexplored wilderness but also the rise of this exceptional artist to become one of the greatest natural historians ever. By Fabien Grolleau Read more

In this uplifting memoir, Trish O'Kane, a professor and activist shares what birds can teach us about life, social change, and protecting the environment. Read more

At a personal and professional crossroads, a man resets his life and finds sobriety, love, and 618 bird species, cycling his way to a very Big Year. By Dorian Anderson. Read more

From Margaret Renkl, the beloved New York Times opinion writer and bestselling author of Late Migrations, comes a “howling love letter to the world” (Ann Patchett): a luminous book that traces the passing of seasons, personal and natural. Read more

This is a book about discovering a new world, a forgotten world on the fringes of our daily lives, and the richness that comes from uncovering the stories and lives—animal and human—contained within. By Rob Cowen. Read more

Hardcover edition by Aisholpan Nurgaiv with Liz Welch. The subject of the award-winning documentary The Eagle Huntress tells the true story of how she became the first girl to compete in—and win—one of Mongolia's most prestigious competitions. Read more

Whether commiserating with Bob Tarte over the fate of those who are slaves to their animals or regarding his story as a cautionary tale about the rigors of animal ownership, readers have found his story of his household irresistible—and irresistibly funny Read more

F*ck It, I'm Buying a Cabin is a fun and relatable picture book for any adult who's ever felt burnt out by the grind of corporate life. By Jesse Regis. Read more

Helen Macdonald’s story of adopting and raising one of nature’s most vicious predators has soared into the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. Read more

An ambitious feminist anthology chronicling Indigenous rebellions around the world compiled by Sonja Eismann. Read more

Where did the curious idea of buying one's way to sustainability come from? In no small part, as Andrew Case shows, the answer lies in the story of entrepreneur and reformer J. I. Rodale, his son Robert Rodale, and their company, the Rodale Press. Read more

In this, the only comprehensive history of the first Audubon Society (1886–1889), Carolyn Merchant presents the exceptional story of George Bird Grinnell and his writings and legacy. Read more

In Writing Wild, Kathryn Aalto celebrates 25 women whose influential writing helps deepen our connection to and understanding of the natural world. Read more

With 150 color illustrations by renowned bird artist Barry Van Dusen and a foreword by celebrated naturalist Peter Alden, the author of numerous Audubon Field Guides, Henry David Thoreau's writings on birds are arranged by the day of the year. Read more