I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery – air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, “This is what it is to be happy.” Sylvia Plath There are two things that will make any nature loving, free-spirited reader happy, a perfect day spent outdoors and a great nature book. Whether you prefer to wander wild places, or simply stick your local hiking trails and nature parks, getting out into nature is a great way to clear your head and boost your mood. It’s calming, peaceful, beautiful, and a perfect place to sit in the sun and pick up a book. To inspire you to get outdoors, we’ve curated a list of our favorite nature inspired novels. Wander ancient forests, hike snowy mountains, or survive on deserted islands from the safety of your picnic blanket or comfortable hammock. These novels will transport you to new places where you can explore the great outdoors with the characters as nature shapes their stories. So, be inspired, get outside, and explore these exciting nature novels. Inspirational Nature Books Black Woods, Blue Sky, by Eowyn Ivey Birdie’s keeping it together; of course she is. So she’s a little hungover, sometimes, and she has to