NOVA Geoblog reviews Reading The Rocks:

I recently read the excellent book Reading the Rocks, by Marcia Bjornerud. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in their planet. I think it’s an equally good choice for professionals and interested amateurs. The book works on several levels. It’s lyrically written, with an economy of flourishes, but an ear for a good turn of phrase. She’s also really keen on analogies, and that makes me like her a lot. Finally, she seems to be a kindred spirit, using geological insight as a gateway to philosophical perspective. The book is rich in detail, though broad enough in scope that it will satisfy a structural geologist, an astronomer, or your average run-of-the-mill nature lover.