Books by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
The foundation of my work and life is compassion, and I have spent the last 30 years providing resources to make it easy, accessible, and joyful to live in a way that reflects our values of compassion and wellness. I’m the very proud author of eight books. See where to find them below.
My Latest Book
A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free empowers and inspires readers with 52 impactful, effective actions to create the compassionate world we all imagine for humankind, animalkind, and the ecosystems we all depend on.
Buy a Signed Book
Signed copies are available from Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore, a wonderful independent bookstore near my home in Oakland, CA, In fact, I signed several copies of A Year of Compassion, The Joyful Vegan, The Joy of Vegan Baking, and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, so you can get your hands on signed copies of any of these books if you’re interested!
Buy from Independent Bookstores
Bookshop.org (formerly IndieBound) lets you type in your ZIP code to find a local independent bookstore near you.
Buy from Larger Retailers
Of course, there are plenty of larger retailers and bookstore chains you can buy from. Barnes & Noble is particularly nostalgic for me, as that is where I met my husband in 1994 when we were both working at a local Barnes & Noble in Livingston, NJ. ❤️ Links below go directly to the book for purchase or to leave a review)!
→ Amazon
→ Books-A-Million
→ Barnes & Noble
Buy Outside the U.S.
While I can’t possibly list all of the international stores where my books are available, here are a few for those in the UK and Canada.
→ Amazon UK
→ Amazon Canada
→ Waterstones (UK)
→ Indigo (Canada)
All of my Books



The Joyful Vegan: How to Stay Vegan in a World That Wants You to Eat Meat, Dairy, and Eggs
Amazon | Bookshop | Signed Copy
The Joy of Vegan Baking: More than 150 Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets (New and Updated Edition)
Amazon | Bookshop | Signed Copy
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthfully and Living Compassionately (New Edition)
Amazon | Bookshop | Signed Copy
Sharing the Love
Buying any of my books is a gift to me, so thank you. I hope they bring a little light into your life. If you want to go above and beyond, here are a few ideas.
Leave a glowing review 🌟 on Amazon and Goodreads. Reviews make a huge difference. (Even if you don’t shop at Amazon, millions of others do, and even if they don’t buy from Amazon, they read reviews there!)
Consider gifting a second copy to a friend or family member.
Let your friends and followers on social media know by posting a photo of my books. Tag me, if you like!
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Out-of-Print Books
Used copies of my out-of-print books can be found on Amazon and elsewhere. Links are provided below.



Recipe E-Books
Because The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan, and Vegan’s Daily Companion are no longer in print, I now own the copyright to all of the recipes within! You can find hundreds of them in my Recipe E-Books and my library of On-Demand Cooking Classes.
Additional Resources
👉 Work with me 1:1 – Get personalized guidance to build healthier habits, cultivate self-compassion, communicate with conviction, strengthen emotional resilience, or whatever you are looking for.
👉 Listen to Food for Thought – Inspiration for living compassionately, sustainably, and healthfully (18 years strong!)
👉 Travel with me! I host animal-friendly, luxury, all-inclusive vegan trips around the world, specifically curated to ensure high-quality, high-touch premium experiences. Let me know if you have any questions.
For the animals,