Make room on your bookshelf for these 10 recommended books on natural living. Fill your home library with titles that offer practical, eco-friendly approaches to cleaning, beauty, gardening, and simple living.
10 Best Natural Living Books
Little House in the Suburbs – A lighthearted, practical guide for those who want to blend urban convenience with simple homesteading. This book shows how backyard chickens, small-scale gardening, and homegrown food can fit into everyday life without giving up modern comforts. It includes useful beginner-friendly recipes and gardening tips presented with a relaxed, humorous tone.
Better Basics for the Home – A comprehensive resource of household recipes and advice offering more than 800 alternatives to common toxic products. This book is a reliable reference for anyone looking to replace store-bought cleaners and personal-care items with safer, homemade solutions.
EcoBeauty – A popular introduction to DIY bath and body crafts. Packed with approachable recipes, this book teaches how to make items like bath bombs, scrubs, and lip balms using natural ingredients, making it easy and fun to create your own beauty products at home.
Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health – A classic primer on herbal remedies and how to use them. Rosemary Gladstar’s straightforward guidance makes this book an excellent starting point for learning about herbs, their uses, and simple preparations.
Naturally Clean Home – A practical guide to transitioning to green cleaners. This book breaks down how to make effective, safe cleaning solutions using common pantry ingredients and essential oils. The recipes are designed to be easy to follow and leave your home smelling fresh without harsh chemicals.
A Guide to Natural Housekeeping – Focused more on mindset and lifestyle than step-by-step projects, this book presents the aesthetic and calm of a naturally maintained home. It’s less recipe-heavy but offers a thoughtful approach to creating a more intentional, low-toxicity living space.
Skinny Bitch: Home, Beauty & Style – A candid, engaging look at harmful ingredients found in household and beauty products. Written in a bold, conversational style, this book presents research and practical advice in an accessible format, making it easier to understand why ingredient choices matter.
Easy Green Living – A straightforward, room-by-room guide that outlines achievable steps to green your home. This book breaks the process into manageable actions so you can make gradual, lasting improvements to health and sustainability.
Homemade – A highly practical collection of DIY remedies and everyday solutions. From household fixes to personal-care items, this book shows how common problems can often be solved simply and affordably with basic ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Make Your Place – A charming, illustrated guide written in a personal style that emphasizes practical herbal solutions. The book offers clear advice on herbs and their uses, plus creative ideas for integrating natural remedies into daily life.
If you want more, consider exploring related recipe collections focused on natural beauty and essential oils, as well as curated facial-recipe collections that offer additional DIY inspiration for home care and personal wellness.