When was the last time you touched grass?
Nov 18 2024
Happy “Get Outdoors Week,” readers! This week-long celebration is observed from November 12 to 20 this year. While this special week is particularly aimed at getting New Zealanders to spend time in the great outdoors, I thought it’d be great to share so that ANYONE can block some time off over the next week to connect with nature.
With that said, I would love to know what are some of your favorite outdoorsy books and activities? For me, I think I would have to recommend “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben, and as for activities, nothing beats a long walk in the woods, hugging a tree, and looking up at the sky. There’s something about being in a forest, amongst thousands of trees that are hundreds (if not thousands) of years old that's like a breath of fresh air... pun intended.
What will you be doing/reading to spend more time outdoors this week?
Outdoorsy books that Fable editors love
To keep you inspired, my fellow Fable editors had these recommendations!Jason Boog: “Underland: A Deep Time Journey” by Robert Macfarlane is a book I always recommend to people looking to read more about our natural world. The author is one of our great nature writers, describing underground worlds in the most captivating way. The book moves along geologic timelines, exploring everything from prehistoric art to the Greenland ice cap.Cameron Capello: I know "All Rhodes Lead Here" isn’t technically an outdoorsy book, but I'll take any excuse to gush about a slow-burn romance. The mountain town and hiking vibes feel so real, and Rhodes is the ultimate grumpy-yet-swoon-worthy outdoorsy guy. It’s cozy, heartfelt, and makes me want to hit the trails—or just reread for the romance!Hayley Dennings: This isn’t technically an outdoorsy book, but “Rest is Resistance” does a great job of encouraging people to take a break and connect with the world. Whenever I’m super stressed or busy, I always remember the words in this book, urging me to slow down and go outside.Ellen Savage: “Raiders of the Lost Heart” by Jo Segura follows Dr. Soccoro “Corrie” Mejia. When Corrie is given the opportunity to join the dig of a lifetime, she can’t turn it down, even if it happens to be led by her rival, Dr. Ford Matthews. Stuck in close quarters at their remote campsite, they need to work together as the dig is threatened by smugglers. Filled with passion, adventure, and more than a little spice, “Raiders of the Lost Heart” is perfect for lovers of Lara Croft and Indiana Jones.Keep reading on Fable
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