- "The Carbon Club: How Bitcoin and the Blockchain Revolutionaries Upended Big Oil and Changed Energy Forever" (2022)
In this book, Bethe chronicles the rise of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, and their potential impact on the global energy industry, particularly the fossil fuel sector. She explores how digital currencies and decentralized energy networks could challenge the status quo and influence the way we produce, consume, and trade energy.
- "The Future of Energy Metaphors" (2021)
This book discusses how metaphors about energy shape the way people understand and perceive energy's role in society. It examines various energy metaphors, like the "energy ladder," "energy mix," and "energy transition," and explores the implications and biases that come with each metaphor.
- "The Energy of Art: Aesthetics and Political Expression in Renewable Energy Systems" (2019)
In this book, Bethe explores the interdisciplinary intersections of art, energy, and politics in the context of renewable energy development. She examines artistic installations, infrastructure projects, and cultural movements that engage with energy transitions and use creativity as a tool for political expression and social change.
- "Carbon Capture and Storage" (2018)
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, exploring its potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. Bethe discusses the challenges, limitations, and prospects of CCS, along with the policy and regulatory frameworks that influence its implementation.
- "Global Politics of the Energy Transformation: A Reassessment" (2016)
Co-edited with Frank R. Baumgarten, this book offers a critical examination of the global energy transformation and its implications for international relations, diplomacy, and geopolitical shifts. It considers the political dynamics surrounding energy policy, competition for energy resources, and the transition towards sustainable energy systems.
- "The New Coal Question: What's the Future of Coal in Asia?" (2014)
Co-edited with Frank R. Baumgarten and Tobias S. Schmidt, this book examines the role of coal in Asia's energy mix, exploring the challenges and opportunities for coal consumption, production, and trade in the region. It analyzes coal policies, environmental regulations, and socio-economic implications in various Asian countries.
In addition to these books, Monica Bethe has also contributed numerous articles, chapters, and academic papers on topics related to energy, technology, and sustainability to scholarly journals, anthologies, and collections.