From the author of the beloved national bestseller Migrations, a pulse-pounding new novel set in the wild Scottish Highlands. “So damn good. A page-turner that makes you think and has a huge emotional impact.” -Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation (via Twitter) If you’re looking for a similar sense of clarity, you can’t go wrong with a memoir about others’ experiences in the natural world and musings on the environment. You might not find answers that match up exactly with what you’re going for, but you may find inspiration to begin your own search. Plus, if you’re a bit of an armchair traveler, nature memoirs often have breathtaking descriptions — and there’s enough out there to let you experience wonderful places all over the world through the eyes of another person. In these nine thought-provoking nature memoirs, readers can learn more about humanity’s responsibility to the plants and animals we coexist with, live vicariously through one man’s attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail over the summer, and reflect on the hidden beauties of nature.