Mycology / Mushroom Reading List

Mushrooms were he before we arrived and will likely evolve and out live us. Their ability to adapt to ever changing environments make them interesting and unique and seem to like to keep us guessing! If you only look at the fact that the 3 must common mushrooms known are all the exact same species at different part of their growth cycle should help you understand that they are ninjas in disguise!

  • Fungi: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms (Science and Secrets of Natural History)
    • By: Lynne Boddy (Author), Ali Ashby (Author) 
    • Source: Amazon Suggested Reading
  • Let’s Become Fungal!: Mycelium Teachings and the Arts: Based on Conversations with Indigenous Wisdom Keepers, Artists, Curators, Feminists and Mycologists
    • By: Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez (Author), Rommy González (Illustrator)
    • Source: Central Texas Mycology Book Club
  • The Mushroom Cultivator: A Practical Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home
    • By: Paul Stamets and J.S. Chilton
    • By: Central Texas Mycology Soil Event
  • Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World
    • By: Paul Stamets
    • Source: Central Texas Mycology Soil Event, Austin Public Library
  • Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation
    • By: Tradd Cotter
    • Source: Central Texas Mycology Soil Event
  • Regenerative Soil: The Science and Solutions
    • By: Matt Powers
    • Source: Central Texas Mycology Soil Event

Sources

  • Amazon Suggested Reading. I will always try to shop at a local bookstore first, but sometimes the recommendations that come out of Amazon and GoodReads can assist you in finding books you would not have otherwise seen based on your reading history.
  • Austin Public Library I feel like we are very lucky in Austin as the library curates some amazing book lists. Don’t forget to browse when you’re in checking out other books or attending an event.
  • Central Texas Mycology The best mushroom org you can be a part of. They offer workshops, recipes, and an all around good time, if you aren’t a member, you should be!

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