The 10 Best Cannabis Books Every Cannabis Lover Needs on Their Shelf 📚
Whether you're a weed witch, a kitchen queen, or a chill AF weed mom, there's a cannabis book out there with your name (and vibe) on it. From the science of getting stoned to the art of pairing meditation with your morning bowl, we’ve curated a list of the best cannabis books that blend wellness, education, and a whole lot of female energy.
These reads go beyond stoner stereotypes and dive into the real magic of the plant—be it medicinal, magical, or just plain munchies-inducing. So grab your favorite strain, steep that infused tea, and get cozy with these must-read cannabis books for women, witches, and wellness warriors alike.
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Best For: The canna-curious woman ready to level up
Why We Love It: This isn’t your boyfriend’s bro-science weed book. Nikki Furrer speaks directly to women about how cannabis can help you sleep better, feel better, look better, and yes—get high like a damn lady. Here’s how to navigate the typical dispensary, with its overwhelming options of concentrates, edibles, vape pens, and tinctures. A guide to the amazing health-giving compounds found in cannabis—THC, CBD, terpenes, and more—and how to use topicals to reduce pain and give your skin a healthy glow. There’s even advice on how not to get high but still reap all the amazing health benefits.
Best For: The modern mystic with a thing for full moons and flower pre-rolls
Why We Love It: Part spellbook, part self-care manifesto, this book is the stoner grimoire your altar’s been waiting for. Learn how to harness cannabis as a magical and medicinal ally in your rituals, shadow work, and healing practices. In this comprehensive guide and spellbook, practicing witch and cannabis writer Sophie Saint Thomas explores the beautiful relationship between the two, offering everything you need to use marijuana in all its forms to awaken your inner magic, enhance your practice, care for your body and soul, and reach your highest self. Bonus: the energy is unapologetically femme and deeply rooted in self-love.
🧘♀️ 3. Wake, Bake & Meditate
Best For: Spiritual seekers who prefer their mindfulness with a side of sativa
Why We Love It: Meditation and marijuana are a match made in metaphysical heaven. This guide walks you through using cannabis to deepen your spiritual practice—whether that’s breathwork, visualization, or just vibing on your yoga mat in corpse pose. Wake, Bake & Meditate also includes recipes for cannabis-infused dishes and drinks that support spiritual and emotional elevation. No matter where you are on your path or what your spiritual goals may be, the techniques and meditations in this book will uplift your soul. These accessible guided meditations provide transformative experiences whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or have been practicing for years.
Best For: Chic stoners and chefs who care about flavor and dosage
Why We Love It: This isn’t your college roommate’s mystery brownie recipe. With stunning photos and begginer chef-level simplicity, these low-dose cannabis infused small bites are perfect for parties, date nights, or a solo munchie session. Think weed marshmallows, infused nuts, and everything delightfully and thoughtfully dosed. This beautiful coffee table style cannabis cookbook makes a perfect gift and/or addition to your cannabis cooking book collection. This book takes cannabis cooking to a higher level.
Best For: Culinary creatives who want to get high while still staying gourmet
Why We Love It: From the iconic Viceland show comes this masterclass in cannabis cuisine. The recipes range from approachable to aspirational, but the energy is always high—literally and figuratively. It's a must-have for anyone who wants their dinner parties to include THC and truffle oil. Based on the popular Munchies and Viceland television series Bong Appétit, this cannabis cookbook features 65 "high"-end recipes for sweet and savory dishes as well as cocktails.
Best For: Casual canna-chefs and snack queens
Why We Love It: Author and host of VICE’s Bong Appetit, Vanessa Lavorato is teaching you how to create sweet and savory cannabis dishes right in your home kitchen and her knowledge of the plant is perfectly showcased in this cannabis cookbook. After crafting 200 certified lab tests in her research to help ensure that the infusions for staples like cannabis butter, oil, sugar, and more are as accurate as possible, Vanessa walks us through every step of the cannabis cooking process with informative tables and charts, making this book incredibly useful and wildly popular.
Best For: Wellness nerds and those who want to know the science behind the sesh
Why We Love It: If you’ve ever wanted to understand how and why cannabis works in the body—especially in relation to anxiety, inflammation, and hormones—this book breaks it down. For centuries, the marijuana plant has been revered for its healing properties, but it’s also been criminalized and misunderstood. Enter Reefer Wellness, an all-encompassing guide to cannabis from scientist and researcher, Dr. Riley Kirk that shatters stigmas and blows minds simultaneously.
Best For: Aesthetic stoners who appreciate a sexy strain spread
Why We Love It: Equal parts coffee table worthy art book and botanical catalog, this is a visually stunning celebration of cannabis. You’ll learn how to identify strains like a pro while drooling over close-up photography that makes nugs look like couture florals. Smells not included (unfortunately). Our friends at GQ Magazine reviewed the book and have this to say: "Finally! A highly specific, rainbow-free encyclopedia of marijuana! . . . [R]igorous in its coverage of everything from bud biology to paraphernalia."
Best For: Budding green thumbs who are ready to grow their own
Why We Love It: Whether you're planning a full home grow or just want to understand how your flower came to be, this comprehensive guide is a must. It covers everything from lighting to harvesting in language that’s digestible and empowering. With over 1,500 photos and 50 photo essays, it clearly details every step of the growing process with step-by-step photographs, offering an easy, user-friendly approach to beginner and experienced growers. The guide also includes organic, hydroponic, aeroponic, and soil grows, with eco-friendly tips for reducing your carbon footprint. With over 500,000 copies sold, this essential guide to cannabis cultivation is better than ever.
👩👧 10. Weed Mom
Best For: Moms who microdose to survive motherhood—and thrive
Why We Love It: Finally, a guide that gives permission to swap wine o’clock for weed o’clock. With humor, honesty, and practical advice, this book helps modern moms explore cannabis as a tool for mental health, stress relief, and reclaiming their chill. “Weed Mom” is the first and only book for these mothers, celebrating how weed can be a safe and healthy way to relax, destress, and improve their social lives and relationships. As mothers find themselves on the frontline of a societal shift, this book is more timely than ever. Packed with information for both the seasoned and first-time user, this book offers friendly and practical advic
Cannabis isn’t just a plant—it’s a portal. These books are the perfect guides for unlocking healing, pleasure, creativity, and sovereignty, whether you're lighting up for the first time or curating your library of leafy wisdom. So spark up, settle in, and let the literature lift you.