10 Must-Read Weed and Psychedelics Books from the Last Decade

Check out this list of books to deepen your weed knowledge and open your mind to the world of psychedelics.

It’s National Book Month! Yes, that’s right, a whole month is dedicated to one of the biggest and most traditional activities – reading! It’s the perfect excuse to turn to the pages of a new book and learn something new about cannabis or psychedelics. Discover below ten of the best books for weed and psychedelics lovers of the last decade.

Indulge in one (or more) of them to learn about different methods, themes, and aesthetics within the psychedelics and ganja genres.

Growing Weeds in the Garden by Johanna Silver.

This beautiful guide is the first ever to focus solely on growing cannabis at home in your own garden. The book says it “brings cannabis out of darkness into sunlight” by focusing on outdoor cultivation.

It features beautiful photographs and is a fully comprehensive guide, taking you from seed to harvest. You can also find Silver’s growing insights right here on Leafly.

Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana – Medicine, Recreation, and Science by Martin A. Lee.

This book by investigative journalist Martin A. Lee manages to shorten the decade, but it’s insightful nonetheless. With a dramatic tone that captivates the reader, the book explores cannabis from its most ancient origins to the multi-billion dollar industrial crop it is today.

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In doing so, Lee explores the political, legal, medical, and scientific history of cannabis.

Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America by Emily Dufton.

Follow Smoke Signals for an even deeper look into the history of cannabis and America’s Drug War with this free book by historian Emily Dufton.

Fragon examines the journey of acceptance, contempt and now re-acceptance of cannabis while paying homage to the thousands of grassroots activists who made it possible.

High on Design: The New Cannabis Culture by Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi.

This book, by fellow Leafly contributor Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi, profiles the creators, brands, and designers who have made cannabis the high-profile, en vogue business it is today.

Delve into the culture of cannabis and how it has influenced the landscape of design while enjoying stunning and immersive photography as you read.

How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan.

You may already be familiar with the Netflix adaptation of the same name, but this one is worth reading.

This New York Times bestseller offers an alternating first- and third-person perspective on altered states of consciousness and delves deep into the scientific and medicinal benefits of psychedelics.

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Weed the People: The Future of Legal Marijuana in America by Bruce Barcott.

Bruce Barcott is another one of us here at Leafly, and his book is the perfect follow-up after you’ve delved into the history of cannabis. Barcott takes the reader on a journey into the future of cannabis in a world beyond failed Prohibition.

Examining issues surrounding cannabis etiquette in a world where it is inevitably being normalized, the book is both an escape into the future and a fascinating look at what is to come.

Bong Appétit: Mastering the Art of Cooking with Weed [A Cookbook] by Munchies

If you want to read something practical that will teach you a skill later, this excellent cookbook is a great place to start. Featuring a wealth of “high-end” recipes for those who want to cook “serious, sophisticated food – with weed”.

Learn how to make the basics like butter and oils, then use them in sweet and savory dishes.

Green: A Guide to Marijuana by Dan Michaels

If you want eye candy, this book is for you. Author Dan Michaels joins photographer Erik Christiansen for a stunning, high-resolution look at the beauty of cannabis.

Featuring 170 strains, this cannabis guide explores the culture, botany, lineages, flavors, and mental and physical effects of cannabis.

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Higher Etiquette: A Guide to the World of Cannabis, from Dispensaries to Dinner Parties by Lizzie Post.

Lizzie Post follows in the footsteps of her great-great-grandmother, Emily Post, and takes the reader on a journey into etiquette, but this time with a focus on cannabis.

The illustrated guide explores social norms and expectations, covering issues like how to behave in a dispensary, bringing cannabis to a dinner party, or faux pas like canoeing.

Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics and Religious Experiences by William Richards.

Explore the connection between psychedelics, human consciousness, and religious experiences in this book by clinical psychologist and psychedelics researcher William Richards. Based on three decades of legal research, the book examines the ability of psychedelics to improve quality of life and encourages social and political discussion about these substances.

Rae Lland

Rae Lland is a freelance writer, journalist and former editor for Weedist and The Leaf Online. With a focus on culture, music, health and wellness, in addition to her work for Leafly, she has been featured in numerous online cannabis publications as well as print editions of Cannabis Now Magazine. Follow her on Instagram @rae.lland

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