Books For Nature

Books For Nature

We're big believers that the escapist beauty of literature is one that grows when shared. So, in the interest of fostering a culture of reading, we're sharing the books that have inspired and impacted us most at Koala Eco; from thought-provoking fiction to enchanting biographical recounts. 

Some of our favorite books sit at the intersection of nature and literature, providing transportive descriptions of stunning landscapes or opening our eyes to concepts we never thought possible. The Overstory forces us to reconsider notions of trees as property, with the giant redwoods in the novel very much alive and able to communicate with the book’s central characters. Meanwhile, scientific objectivity and Indigenous storytelling coexist in harmony within Braiding Sweetgrass, with botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer littering the nonfiction book with beautifully visceral depictions of nature while promoting an appreciation for life in all its forms.

After a long period of time spent close to home, naturalist Henry David Thoreau’s recount of the simple life spent in a shingled cottage in the woods is equal parts refreshing and enjoyable, with Thoreau’s subtle satire preventing Walden from being too virtuous, peppering in many a humorous (and occasionally self-deprecating) reflection. For an insight into the creative mind behind one of the most influential purpose-led businesses of our time, Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard explores one man’s endeavours to change our consumption-led culture in Let My People Go Surfing.

As a brand centred around both the natural world and the concept of sensory escapism, literature has always influenced and informed us at Koala Eco. Providing a source of solace, means of escape, or even a friend when you most need one; the right book at the right time can be a powerful force.

  1. The Overstory by Richard Powers
  2. Walden by Henry D. Thoreau
  3. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
  4. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  5. The Call of the Wild and White Fang by Jack London
  6. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
  7. Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard
  8. Phosphorescence by Julia Baird
  9. A Painted Landscape by Amber Creswell Bell
  10. Plantopedia by Lauren Camilleri, Sophia Kaplan

     Happy Reading!

    ← Older Post Newer Post →

    Calming the noise…and the early morning kookaburra chorus

    Calming the noise…and the early morning kookaburra chorus

    An Hour in Nature with Becky Morton Becky Morton is mum to Jack and Lulu and the founder and director of Peony, an Aussie swim...

    Read more
    While the ‘sun stands still,’ how will you connect to nature?

    While the ‘sun stands still,’ how will you connect to nature?

    Celebrating the mid-year solstice  On the first full day of summer the sun is upthe sky as far as it will get and now it...

    Read more
    Give kitchen sponges the flick

    Give kitchen sponges the flick

    Opt for safer ways to do the dishes  How do you get rid of stubborn scraps of food when washing pots, pans and dishes by...

    Read more
    Letting the six seasons guide us

    Letting the six seasons guide us

    An appreciation of the farms where we source our essential oils  The places where we source the 100% pure essential oils for our products are...

    Read more
    How to reduce the amount of dry cleaning you do

    How to reduce the amount of dry cleaning you do

    Many items that say ‘dry clean only’ are in fact fine to wash at home, provided you follow a few simple rules. Follow our suggestions...

    Read more
    What makes our Laundry range so effective? Learn more about our ingredients.

    What makes our Laundry range so effective? Learn more about our ingredients.

    Harnessing the natural power of enzymes to effectively eliminate stains and odors When it comes to household and personal care products, we’ve long been advocates...

    Read more