Persuasive Books for the Vegan-Curious

Through a combination of memoir and investigative journalism, Foer asks the hard questions about the morality of eating animals without being preachy. Check out the documentary based on the book, narrated and produced by Natalie Portman. For a more environmental focus, read Foer’s other book, “We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast,” which encourages not eating meat until dinner as a way to eat more sustainably.

Extensive research and first-hand experience brought authors (and athletes) Frazier and Cheeke to the same realization: You don’t need meat to be strong. In fact, they present a compelling argument that plant-based diets are the best way to get in shape, build your strength, and revitalize your health. Recipes and interviews with famous athletes complement their research.

It’s easy to forget the meat we eat was once a living, breathing animal. Masson argues we live in denial, avoiding the reality of animal consumption — a cruel and unnecessary practice. This challenging, brazen book makes the case for plant-based eating, backed by moral, environmental, and health-based arguments.