{"id":157,"date":"2025-04-17T18:22:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T18:22:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/borderbooks.co.uk\/?p=157"},"modified":"2025-04-24T08:44:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:44:12","slug":"books-that-mushroomed-my-mind-a-fungal-reading-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/borderbooks.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/04\/17\/books-that-mushroomed-my-mind-a-fungal-reading-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Books That Mushroomed My Mind: A Fungal Reading List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There\u2019s something about mushrooms ~ quiet, mysterious, essential ~ that makes them irresistible. Whether you\u2019re a forager, a dreamer, or just fungus-curious, here\u2019s a selection of mushroom-inspired books that have taken root in my mind over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are affiliate links, which means if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you (thank you for helping a small business in this difficult economic climate!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A poetic, mind-expanding journey into the fungal kingdom. Sheldrake explores how fungi shape our world and challenge our ideas of individuality. There is now an illustrated version<\/a>. Also: the author grew mushrooms on his own book. Iconic.
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2. Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fungi classic. Stamets dives deep into how mushrooms can help save the world – from restoring ecosystems to creating sustainable technologies.
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3. The Mushroom at the End of the World by Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An anthropological look at the matsutake mushroom and its unexpected role in post-capitalist survival. Beautifully written and strangely comforting.
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4. Collins Complete Guide to British Mushrooms and Toadstools<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for UK foragers. A clear, practical guide with photos and habitat info. Pop it in your rucksack and head to the woods.
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5. Mushrooms by Roger Phillips<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mushroom guide that serious foragers swear by. It\u2019s chunky, detailed, and beautifully photographed.
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6. Kew – The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A dreamy and practical journey through the folklore and medicinal use of mushrooms. Great for folklorists, and mushroom healers alike.
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7. Fictional Fungi: A Bonus Pick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a gothic horror with mycelial surprises. If you like your fungi spooky, this one\u2019s for you.
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I\u2019ll be adding to this list as I come across more fungal treasures. Feel free to share your favourites with me on Twitter<\/a> or Instagram<\/a>!
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There\u2019s something about mushrooms ~ quiet, mysterious, essential ~ that makes them irresistible. Whether you\u2019re a forager, a dreamer, or just fungus-curious, here\u2019s a selection of mushroom-inspired books that have taken root in my mind over time. These are affiliate links, which means if you buy through them, I may earn a small commission at … <\/p>\n

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