Emily Temple writes: “There may or may not be snow on the ground outside your window, but meteorologically, today is the first day of spring, which is as good a reason as any to take the afternoon off to read—or at least to recommend some books. If you’re looking for something seasonal, why not pick up one of these 11 new nature books? Or if it’s already warm where you live, we can heartily recommend these 8 books that demand to be read outside.”