Reading List

Leigh-Chantelle's Books:

BOOKS featuring Leigh-Chantelle:

Food & Cooking

Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Artisan Vegan Cheese by Miyoko Schinner

The Blender Girl: Super-Easy, Super-Healthy Meals, Snacks, Desserts, and Drinks--100 Gluten-Free, Vegan Recipes! by Tess Masters

Blissful Bites: Vegan Meals That Nourish Mind, Body, and Planet by Christy Morgan

But I Could Never Go Vegan!: 125 Recipes That Prove You Can Live Without Cheese, It's Not All Rabbit Food, and Your Friends Will Still Come Over for Dinner by Kristy Turner

Chloe's Vegan Italian Kitchen: 150 Pizzas, Pastas, Pestos, Risottos, & Lots of Creamy Italian Classics by Chloe Coscarelli

The Essential Oil Cookbook: Outrageous Recipes for Weight Control and Long Life by Menkit Prince

The Everything Vegan Baking Cookbook: Includes Chocolate-Peppermint Bundt Cake, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes, Southwest Green Chile Corn Muffins, Rosemary-Olive ... Bars, and hundreds more! (Everything®) by Lorena Novak Bull

Forks Over Knives The Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year by Del Sroufe

The Healthy Voyager's Global Kitchen: 150 Plant-Based Recipes From Around the World by Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids: 60 Easy Plant-Based Recipes Kids Can Make to Make to Stay Healthy and Save the Earth by Ruby Roth

The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples by Miyoko Schinner

Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes for Every Day of the Week by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The Make Ahead Vegan Cookbook: 125 Freezer-Friendly Recipes by Ginny Kay McMeans

Mayim's Vegan Table: More than 100 Great-Tasting and Healthy Recipes from My Family to Yours by Mayim Bialik

The Oh She Glows Cookbook: Over 100 Vegan Recipes to Glow from the Inside Out by Angela Liddon

One-Dish Vegan: More than 150 Soul-Satisfying Recipes for Easy and Delicious One-Bowl and One-Plate Dinners by Robin Robertson

Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats: Allergy-Free and Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery by Debbie Adler READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/690-sweet-debbies-organic-treats-allergy-free-a-vegan-recipes.html

There's a Vegan in the Kitchen: Viva La Vegan's Easy and Tasty Plant-Based Recipes by Leigh-Chantelle

Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes by Brendan Brazier

Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck

Thug Kitchen Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers

Vegan Diet For Beginners: 50 Delicious Recipes And Eight Weeks Of Diet Plans (Vegan and Vegetarian) (Volume 1) by Jessica Brooks

Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero

Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen: Traditional and Creative Recipes for the Home Cook by Richa Hingle

The Vegan Stoner Cookbook: 100 Easy Vegan Recipes to Munch by Sarah Conrique & Graham I. Haynes

Raw Food

Ani's Raw Food Essentials: Recipes and Techniques for Mastering the Art of Live Food by Ani Phyo

Everyday Raw Gourmet by Matthew Kenney

The Fully Raw Diet: 21 Days to Better Health, with Meal and Exercise Plans, Tips, and 75 Recipes by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram

How to Eat a Rainbow: Magical Raw Vegan Recipes for Kids! by Ellie Bedford

Raw, Quick and Delicious!: 5-Ingredient Recipes in Just 15 Minutes by Douglas McNish

Rawsome Vegan Baking: An Un-cookbook for Raw, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Beautiful and Sinfully Sweet Cookies, Cakes, Bars & Cupcakes by Emily von Euw

Raw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life by Juliano Brotman

The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook: A Balance of Raw and Lightly-Cooked, Gluten-Free Plant-Based Meals for Healthy Living by Emily von Euw

Health & Nutrition

Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health by Gene Stone

The Great American Detox Diet: Feel Better, Look Better, and Lose Weight by Cleaning Up Your Diet by Alex Jamieson

How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger

The Low-Carb Fraud by T. Colin Campbell

The Meaty Truth: Why Our Food Is Destroying Our Health and Environment—and Who Is Responsible by Shushana Castle & Amy-Lee Goodman

Rethink Food: 100+ Doctors Can't Be Wrong by Shushana Castle & Amy-Lee Goodman READ Understanding Nutrition in the Aetiology of Disease excerpt by Aryan Tavakkoli http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/895-understanding-nutrition-in-the-aetiology-of-disease.html + my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/840-rethink-food-100-doctors-cant-be-wrong-interview.html

Vegan for Her: The Woman’s Guide to Being Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet by Virginia Messina

Vegan for Life: Everything You Need to Know to Be Healthy and Fit on a Plant-Based Diet by Jack Norris & Virginia Messina

Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide by Sayward Rebhal

Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell

Animals, Animal Rights & Ethics

Animal Liberation: The Definitive Classic of the Animal Movement by Peter Singer

Animals as Persons: Essays on the Abolition of Animal Exploitation by Gary L Francione

Bleating Hearts: The Hidden World of Animal Suffering by Mark Hawthorne READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/608-bleating-hearts-new-book-release-from-mark-hawthorne.html

The Costs and Benefits of Animal Experiments (The Palgrave Macmillan Animal Ethics Series) by Andrew Knight

Diet for a New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness and the Future of Life on Earth Second Edition by John Robbins

Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America by Morgan Spurlock

Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer

Eat Like You Care: An Examination of the Morality of Eating Animals by Gary L Francione

The Ethics of What We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter Peter Singer & Jim Mason

Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food by Gene Baur

Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser

Gift of Kindness: Inspiring True Stories of Rescued Farm Animals by Pam Ahern

How To Be Great At Doing Good: Why Results Are What Count and How Smart Charity Can Change the World by Nick Cooney READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/1088-how-to-be-great-at-doing-good-interview-with-nick-cooney.html

The Lines We Draw by Sangamithra Iyer READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/827-hen-press-the-lines-we-draw-by-sangamithra-iyer-interview.html

The Lucky Ones: My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals by Jenny Brown

Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won't Eat Meat by Howard F. Lyman

Meat Market: Animals, Ethics, and Money by Erik Marcus

Meatonomics: How the Rigged Economics of Meat and Dairy Make You Consume Too Much-and How to Eat Better, Live Longer, and Spend Smarter by David Robinson Simon READ Sustainability Solutions excerpt http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/686-sustainability-solutions-excerpt-from-meatonomics.html + READ Fish Farming excerpt http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/687-fish-farming-excerpt-from-meatonomics.html + READ Checkoff Programs excerpt http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/688-checkoff-programs-excerpt-from-meatonomics.html

Nature Ethics: An Ecofeminist Perspective (Studies in Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy) by Marti Kheel READ an excerpt http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/318-finding-a-niche-for-all-animals-book-excerpt.html

Project Animal Farm: An Accidental Journey into the Secret World of Farming and the Truth About Our Food by Sonia Faruqi

Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating by Erik Marcus

Simple Little Vegan Dog Book by Michelle Rivera

Through The Eyes Of A Cow by Jodi Ruckley

Turning Points in Compassion: Personal Journeys of Animal Advocates by Gypsy Wulff

The Whale Warriors: On Board a Pirate Ship in the Battle to Save the World's Largest Mammals by Peter Heller

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism by Melanie Joy

Activism & Outreach

The Activists' Handbook: A step-by-step guide to participatory democracy by Aidan Ricketts

The Animal Activist's Handbook: Maximizing Our Positive Impact in Today's World (Flashpoint (Lantern)) by Matt Ball

Change of Heart: What Psychology Can Teach Us About Spreading Social Change by Nick Cooney

From Dusk 'Til Dawn: An Insider's View of the Growth of the Animal Liberation Movement by Keith Mann

Green is the New Red: An Insider's Account of a Social Movement Under Siege by Will Potter

Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism by Mark Hawthorne

Uncaged: Top Activists Share Their Wisdom on Effective Farm Animal Advocacy by Ben Davidow

Lifestyle

Always Too Much and Never Enough: A Memoir By Jasmin Singer

Animal Ingredients A to Z: Third Edition by EG Smith Collective

The Chain (The Kinship Series) (Volume 1) by Robin Lamont READ my interview + excerpt http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/662-the-chain-by-robin-lamont-book-excerpt--interview.html

Committed: A Rabble-Rouser's Memoir by Dan Mathews

The Cool Vegetarian, The Ultimate Guide for a Veggie, Vegan & Raw Life by Jeff Goldman

Create Calm at Work Create Calm in Life: Empower Yourself. Overcome Stress, Frustration, Feelings of Overwhelm and Lack of Inspiration by Eve Nguyen READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/1008-the-create-calm-at-work-interview-with-eve-nguyen.html

Creepy Romance by Cosondra Sjostrom READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/669-creepy-romance-art-book-a-interview-with-cosondra-sjostrom.html

Forever 21 - The Empowering Guide to Reclaiming Your Youth, Beauty, Health, Happiness and Spirituality by Kathy Divine

Handbook For The Aussie Vegan by Silva Mirovics READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/503-handbook-for-the-aussie-vegan-new-book-a-launch.html

Inspiration for Survive and Prosper: Personal Transformation Out of Crisis by Tracie O’Keefe READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/663-inspiration-for-survive-a-prosper-tracie-okeefe-interview.html

Main Street Vegan: Everything You Need to Know to Eat Healthfully and Live Compassionately in the Real World by Victoria Moran

My USA Adventures by Leigh-Chantelle

Never Too Late to Go Vegan: The Over-50 Guide to Adopting and Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet by Carol J Adams, Patti Breitman & Virginia Messina

The Plant-Based Journey: A Step-by-Step Guide for Transitioning to a Healthy Lifestyle and Achieving Your Ideal Weight by Lani Muelrath READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/1104-the-plant-based-journey-book-interview-with-lani-muelrath.html

Plant-Powered Men: Inspirational Men Share their Secrets of Optimal Health and Boundless Energy by Kathy Divine

Plant-Powered Women: Pioneering Female Vegan Leaders Share Their Vision for a Healthier, Greener, More Compassionate World by Kathy Divine

Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey by Jane Goodall

Survivors on the Yoga Mat: Stories for Those Healing from Trauma by Becky Thompson READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/957-interview-with-becky-thompson-survivors-on-the-yoga-mat.html

The 30-Day Vegan Challenge (New Edition): Over 100 Delicious, Nutritious Plant-Based Recipes and Meal Ideas for Eating Healthfully and Compassionately -- The Ultimate Guide and Cookbook by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Veganissimo A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying and Avoiding Ingredients of Animal Origin in Everyday Products by Lars Thomsen

Vegans Are Cool: A delicious collection of essays, interviews and articles by cool vegans from around the planet by Kathy Divine

The Vegan Girl's Guide to Life: Cruelty-Free Crafts, Recipes, Beauty Secrets and More by Melissa Elliott

Vegan Ventures: Start and Grow an Ethical Business by Katrina Fox

What Do Vegans Eat? by Leigh-Chantelle

Fitness & Exercise

AWAKE and Alive by Luke Tan

Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek

Expert Tips from Vegan Athletes, Fitness Fanatics and Exercise Enthusiasts by Leigh-Chantelle

Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself by Rich Roll

Fit Quickies: 5-Minute, Targeted Body-Shaping Workouts by Lani Muelrath

Meat Is for Pussies: A How-To Guide for Dudes Who Want to Get Fit, Kick Ass, and Take Names by John Joseph

No Meat Athlete: Run on Plants and Discover Your Fittest, Fastest, Happiest Self by Matt Frazier READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/665-no-meat-athlete-book-interview-with-matthew-ruscigno.html

Shred It! by Robert Cheeke

Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health, and Fitness by Brendan Brazier

Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life by Brendan Brazier

The Vegan Athlete: Maximizing Your Health and Fitness While Maintaining a Compassionate Lifestyle by Ben Greene

Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness by Robert Cheeke

The Vegan Muscle & Fitness Guide to Bodybuilding Competitions by Derek Tresize and Marcella Torres

Pregnancy, Babies & Children

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Eating For Kids (Complete Idiot's Guides (Lifestyle Paperback)) by M.S.J. Dana Villamagna

The Everything Vegan Pregnancy Book: All you need to know for a healthy pregnancy that fits your lifestyle (Everything Series) by Reed Mangels

The Help Yourself Cookbook for Kids: 60 Easy Plant-Based Recipes Kids Can Make to Make to Stay Healthy and Save the Earth by Ruby Roth

How to Eat a Rainbow: Magical Raw Vegan Recipes for Kids! by Ellie Bedford

The Kind Mama: A Simple Guide to Supercharged Fertility, a Radiant Pregnancy, a Sweeter Birth, and a Healthier, More Beautiful Beginning by Alicia Silverstone

Lena of Vegitopia and the Mystery of the Missing Animals: A Vegan Fairy Tale by Sybil Severin

A New Name for Worthless: A Hero is Born by Rocky Shepheard READ my Testimonial http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/598-leigh-chantelles-feedback-for-book-a-dog-named-worthless.html

Not A Nugget by Stephanie Dreyer READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/1105-not-a-nugget-book-interview-with-stephanie-dreyer.html

Plant-Powered Families: Over 100 Kid-Tested, Whole-Foods Vegan Recipes by Dreena Burton

Raising Vegan Children in a Non-Vegan World: A Complete Guide for Parents by Erin Pavlina

Skinny Bitch Bun in the Oven: A Gutsy Guide to Becoming One Hot (and Healthy) Mother! by Rory Freedman

Steven the Vegan by Dan Bodenstein

That's Why We Don't Eat Animals: A Book About Vegans, Vegetarians, and All Living Things by Ruby Roth

Vegan Is Love: Having Heart and Taking Action by Ruby Roth

Vegan Lunch Box: 130 Amazing, Animal-Free Lunches Kids and Grown-Ups Will Love! by Jennifer McCann

The Vegan Pregnancy Cookbook: Over 200 Recipes to Keep You and Baby Happy and Healthy for All Three Trimesters (and Beyond)! by Lorena Novak Bull

Vegan Pregnancy Survival Guide by Sayward Rebhal

V Is for Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind by Ruby Roth READ my interview http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/updates/528-v-is-for-vegan-new-book-from-ruby-roth--interview.html

We're Vegan! by Anna Bean

Book Excerpts

Veterinarians - excerpt from Slaves of our Affection by Dr Charles Danten http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/711-veterinarians-excerpt-from-slaves-of-our-affection.html

Psychological Conditions of Captivity - book excerpt from Slaves of our Affection by Dr Charles Danten http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/712-psychological-conditions-of-captivity-book-excerpt.html

Zootherapy Debunked - excerpt from Slaves of our Affection by Dr Charles Danten http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/713-zootherapy-debunked-excerpt-from-slaves-of-our-affection.html

Finding A Niche For All Animals - Book Excerpt from Nature Ethics: An Ecofeminist Perspective by Marti Kheel http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/318-finding-a-niche-for-all-animals-book-excerpt.html

Sustainability Solutions - excerpt from Meatonomics by David Robinson Simon http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/686-sustainability-solutions-excerpt-from-meatonomics.html

Fish Farming - excerpt from Meatonomics by David Robinson Simon http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/687-fish-farming-excerpt-from-meatonomics.html

Checkoff Programs - excerpt from Meatonomics by David Robinson Simon http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/688-checkoff-programs-excerpt-from-meatonomics.html

Understanding Nutrition in the Aetiology of Disease by Aryan Tavakkoli from the book ReThink Food: 100+ Doctors Can't Be Wrong http://www.vivalavegan.net/community/articles/895-understanding-nutrition-in-the-aetiology-of-disease.html