11 Vegan Lifestyle Books Everyone Should Read

I wanted to put together some recommendations for vegan lifestyle books that I think everyone should read.

You don’t have to be vegan to read these books, it will just help you to understand the principles behind the vegan lifestyle and why it is that people decide to become vegan.

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Vegan Lifestyle Books Everyone Should Read

I do love reading different people’s vegan stories. For some people they come into veganism from a health perspective and then ending up learning more about the industry.

For some people it’s because they’re concerned about the climate and for others it’s the shocking documentaries about factory farming that does it.

I’m not going to leave links to Amazon for these books, sorry! Let’s be fair, Amazon doesn’t need my assistance in getting them sales.. 😉

However, if you’re in the UK I recommend having a look at World Of Books, they’re a B Corporation and the biggest Used book retailer in the UK. WOB is a great place to find vegan lifestyle books!

They also have an Ebay store which is where I usually buy physical books if I need something in particular.

If you’re in the US, there is also a World Of Books you can have a look at for these books.

Animal Liberation: The Definitive Classic Of The Animal Movement

By Peter Singer

Peter Singer is an Australian Professor of Bioethics and teacher. Peter and his wife stopped eating meat in 1971 and this book was published in 1975. He’s credited with inspiring the animal rights movement from this book. He also co-founded the Australian Federation of Animal Societies.

“How should we treat non-human animals? In this immensely powerful and influential book (now with a new introduction by Sapiens author Yuval Noah Harari), the renowned moral philosopher Peter Singer addresses this simple question with trenchant, dispassionate reasoning. Accompanied by the disturbing evidence of factory farms and laboratories, his answers triggered the birth of the animal rights movement.”

Amazon rating 4.8 out of 5

Earthlings: The Beginning

By Ray Star

Ray is an Author and freelance writer from Essex in England. Her debut novels, Earthlings and Dominion, books one and two of a young adult fantasy trilogy have won multiple awards and are Amazon Best-Sellers in multiple categories.

‘Ray is an Enid Blyton of the social media age.’ The Heckington Post

This is a different book from all of the other books in my list because it’s fiction. It’s well worth a read because it tells a story, but also encourages people to think differently about animals.

“Peridot has lived a sheltered life. Raised by an overprotective mother on a remote island, the ways of the world remain a mystery, until the arrival of a young boy Euan, and she finally learns the truth.”

Amazon rating 4.4 out of 5

Eating Animals

By Jonathan Safran Foer

Jonathan Safran Foer is an American novelist. He has written some fiction novels and non-fiction such as this one. He also teaches creative writing at New York University.

“Bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer spent much of his life oscillating between enthusiastic carnivore and occasional vegetarian. For years he was content to live with uncertainty about his own dietary choices but once he started a family, the moral dimensions of food became increasingly important.”

Amazon rating 4.7 out of 5

Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One Of The World’s Fittest Men, And Discovering Myself

By Rich Roll

Rich Roll has a well known podcast which he launched in 2012. He’s an author, vegan ultra-endurance athlete, public speaker and wellness & plant-based nutrition advocate.

“On the night before he was to turn forty, Rich Roll experienced a chilling glimpse of his future. Nearly fifty pounds overweight and unable to climb the stairs without stopping, he could see where his current sedentary life was taking him—and he woke up.

Plunging into a new routine that prioritized a plant-based lifestyle and daily training, Rich morphed—in a matter of mere months—from out of shape, mid-life couch potato to endurance machine.”

Amazon rating 4.5 out of 5

How Not To Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease

By Dr Michael Greger

Michael Greger MD is a physician, author, and speaker on public health issues. He is the most known for his advocacy for a wholefood plant based for health and preventing disease.

“Based on the latest scientific research, How Not To Die examines each of the most common diseases to reveal what, how and why different foods affect us, and how increasing our consumption of certain foods and avoiding others can dramatically reduce our risk of falling sick and even reverse the effects of disease. It also shares Dr Greger’s ‘Daily Dozen’ – the twelve foods we should all eat every day to stay in the best of health.”

Amazon rating 4.7 out of 5

How To Go Vegan: The Why, The How, And Everything You Need To Make Going Vegan Easy

By Veganuary

Veganuary is a charity which inspires people to try a vegan diet in January of every year. The aim is to show people how easy it is so that they continue after the month.

“Whether you’re already a full-time vegan, considering making the switch or know someone who is, this book will give you all the tools you need to make the change towards a healthier, happier and more ethical lifestyle.”

Amazon rating 4.4 out of 5

Rebel Vegan Life: A Radical Take On Veganism For A Brave New World

By Todd Sinclair

Todd Sinclair (Rebel Vegan Life) is an author of 4 books, an animal activist, a speaker, a podcaster and a travel expert. This book was published in 2022.

In REBEL VEGAN LIFE: A Radical Take on Veganism for a Brave New World, author and activist Todd Sinclair shows how vegan values are a fundamental way forward to avoid future pandemics, protect animals and the planet, and take care of our health.

Amazon rating 4.9 out of 5

The Mindful Vegan: A 30 Day Plan For Finding Health, Balance, Peace And Happiness

By Lani Muelrath

Lani Muelrath MA is an award winning health educator, TV host and author. She’s known for expertise in plant based, active and mindful living.

“The Mindful Vegan sets you on a path to cultivating your capacity for genuine happiness and a more peaceful life–in a way that is personally satisfying and aligned with your deepest values. This book is for anyone who wants to be free of frustrating and baffling eating behaviors, experience a new ease around eating, and discover their naturally healthy body and weight.Stop stressing. Start living–and eating–mindfully. Your body and mind will thank you.”

Amazon rating 4.5 out of 5

The Plant Power Doctor: A Simple Prescription For A Healthier You

By Dr Gemma Newman

Dr Gemma Newman studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and she has worked in medicine for 18 years. She’s currently a senior partner in a family practice where she’s worked for 14 years.

‘One of a new wave of GPs who prescribe lifestyle changes as well as drugs.’ The Telegraph

“British family doctor Gemma Newman explores how a simple change in diet helps many common chronic illnesses – from diabetes and heart disease to obesity – and the science that explains why it works.

Enjoy over 60 delicious meal ideas to kick-start your plant-powered eating, along with simple shopping lists and meal plans. This book contains everything you need to futureproof your body and mind.”

Amazon rating 4.7 out of 5

This Is Vegan Propaganda: And Other Lies The Meat Industry Tells You

By Ed Winters

Ed Winters (EarthlingEd on social media and YouTube) is a vegan activist, public speaker and content creator. His book This is Vegan Propaganda was released in 2022.

“Whether you are a vegan already or curious to learn more, this book will show you the other side of the story that has been hidden for far too long. Based on years of research and conversations with slaughterhouse workers and farmers, to animal rights philosophers, environmentalists and everyday consumers, vegan educator and public speaker Ed Winters will give you the knowledge to understand the true scale and enormity of the issues at stake.”

Amazon rating 4.8 out of 5

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs And Wear Cows: An Introduction To Carnism

By Dr Melanie Joy

Dr Melanie Joy is Harvard Psychologist, she’s an author to 6 books including this one, she’s also a well known speaker and trainer. She has also received the Ahimsa Award for her work on global non-violence.

“The book offers an absorbing look at why and how humans can so wholeheartedly devote ourselves to certain animals and then allow others to suffer needlessly, especially those slaughtered for our consumption. Social psychologist Melanie Joy explores the many ways we numb ourselves and disconnect from our natural empathy for farmed animals. She coins the term “carnism” to describe the belief system that has conditioned us to eat certain animals and not others.”

Amazon rating 4.6 out of 5

Some of these books do mention the impact that animal agriculture has on our environment. If you’re looking for more inspiring books, check out this ultimate guide to sustainable books.

I hope you enjoyed this list of vegan lifestyle books. The number of people that are vegan and plant based is definitely growing every year. Whether you’re vegan yourself or you’re curious about the vegan lifestyle, I fully recommend you check these awesome books out.

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