Whether you’re a nature lover or not, Earth Day is a crucial reminder for us all to appreciate and care for the Earth. From water levels reaching record-breaking lows to our unpredictable everyday weather, the need to protect our planet is more urgent than ever. In preparation for April 22nd, Earth Day, below are 8 accessible titles for readers who want to dive into the environment, our relationships with it, and how we can help.
Your Earth Day Reading List
By Jamie Huang | April 8 2026 | Adult
Blaine finds herself hurtling toward earth, reconstituting as she falls, right down to her favorite black pumps. She plummets towards her newest charge, yet another soul she must usher into the afterlife, and lands headfirst in the circular drive of his ornate mansion. She has performed this sacred duty 343 times since her own death. Her charges, as a rule, have been greatly comforted in their final moments. But this charge, she soon discovers, isn’t like the others.
“One of the best novels I’ve ever read about friendship.” —Stephen King, #1 bestselling author. In this story of intense friendship and grit, two down-and-out teens escape their lives and chase a different future through rock-climbing.
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