What Non-Fiction Are We Reading Now (April thru June 2024)?
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2JulieLill
Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens
Eddie Izzard
4/5 stars
This is the autobiography of Eddie Izzard, comedian and entertainer who was born in Yemen but also lived in Wales, Northern Ireland and England. Raised by his dad after his mother died which greatly affected him. He has come out as genderfluid. He is also involved in politics. Very interesting! A Dozen Film and TV Books
Eddie Izzard
4/5 stars
This is the autobiography of Eddie Izzard, comedian and entertainer who was born in Yemen but also lived in Wales, Northern Ireland and England. Raised by his dad after his mother died which greatly affected him. He has come out as genderfluid. He is also involved in politics. Very interesting! A Dozen Film and TV Books
3skid0612
I am in the midst of reading Mud sweeter than honey which is an excellent book taken in small doses. I am also devouring The power of Geography the fourth book in Tim Marshall's outstanding politics of place series.
4Treebeard_404
I've just started the audio version of This Is Your Mind on Plants by Michael Pollan.
5Buchmerkur
Finally finished Griechische Religion der archaischen ... Epoche and added a review (translated from the German with help of Linguee):
"A diligent collection of facts, clearly structured and systematised, but less suitable for reading through. It assumes prior knowledge and lends itself as an in-depth reference work, also thanks to the thorough source references. The tone is somewhat unctious, and I was surprised that it was written in 1977. It would be great to have a companion volume in which all the illustrations are assigned, some of which do appear in the mind's eye, but would take a lot of time for an everybody to locate and look up references, were one to make the effort. This edition has been revised. A comparison with the first edition would perhaps be an exciting research topic, as it might reveal insights into the changing Zeitgeist. As for the emphasised reference to the attention turned towards the "Orient", I would have expected more traces of this than occasional glances, but I am writing this as a layman."
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"A diligent collection of facts, clearly structured and systematised, but less suitable for reading through. It assumes prior knowledge and lends itself as an in-depth reference work, also thanks to the thorough source references. The tone is somewhat unctious, and I was surprised that it was written in 1977. It would be great to have a companion volume in which all the illustrations are assigned, some of which do appear in the mind's eye, but would take a lot of time for an everybody to locate and look up references, were one to make the effort. This edition has been revised. A comparison with the first edition would perhaps be an exciting research topic, as it might reveal insights into the changing Zeitgeist. As for the emphasised reference to the attention turned towards the "Orient", I would have expected more traces of this than occasional glances, but I am writing this as a layman."
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
6paradoxosalpha
I finished my read of The Eucharist in the New Testament and went to tackle the Burkert in Masks of Dionysus, but it turned out that the paper would benefit from the context of reading the other studies in the first 2/3 of the book first, so I abandoned the idea of dipping in to read it as an isolated piece, and deferred the project a little (while leaving it on my explicit TBR list).
Instead I read Wallace Shawn's Night Thoughts, which I had already borrowed from my local public library. I've written and posted a quick review.
Instead I read Wallace Shawn's Night Thoughts, which I had already borrowed from my local public library. I've written and posted a quick review.
7rocketjk
I just finished I finished The Curragh Incident by Sir James Fergusson (a.k.a. 8th Baronet of Kilkerran: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_James_Fergusson,_8th_Baronet)
This history, first published in 1963, describes a 1914 incident wherein officers of the English Army stationed in Ireland were made to attest that they would be willing to obey orders if they were sent north to Ulster to "take actions" against the Ulster Militia that was threatening trouble if England forced Irish Home Rule on the northern counties, who did not want to be ruled, even nominally, by Catholic Ireland, but instead declared themselves loyal directly to the British Crown. Anyone who would not make such a declaration was to be immediately dismissed from the Army, stripped of rank and pension. Quite a few officers swore they would quit based on what they saw as the insult of the ultimatum and the fact that in some cases they were given only a half hour to decide.
In the end, cooler heads among the officers prevailed, nobody quit, and the question of Irish Home Rule was put on the back burner by the outbreak of World War I. Fergusson does a fine job of laying out the ways in which this situation became a political scandal for the Liberal government of the time, and assembling as many facts (50 years after the events described) as possible about the plans that may well have behind the whole situation, and the ways that those plans were bungled.
This history, first published in 1963, describes a 1914 incident wherein officers of the English Army stationed in Ireland were made to attest that they would be willing to obey orders if they were sent north to Ulster to "take actions" against the Ulster Militia that was threatening trouble if England forced Irish Home Rule on the northern counties, who did not want to be ruled, even nominally, by Catholic Ireland, but instead declared themselves loyal directly to the British Crown. Anyone who would not make such a declaration was to be immediately dismissed from the Army, stripped of rank and pension. Quite a few officers swore they would quit based on what they saw as the insult of the ultimatum and the fact that in some cases they were given only a half hour to decide.
In the end, cooler heads among the officers prevailed, nobody quit, and the question of Irish Home Rule was put on the back burner by the outbreak of World War I. Fergusson does a fine job of laying out the ways in which this situation became a political scandal for the Liberal government of the time, and assembling as many facts (50 years after the events described) as possible about the plans that may well have behind the whole situation, and the ways that those plans were bungled.
8Buchmerkur
>1 Molly3028: as a new member: Q2 stands for second quarter year, right?
Are you looking for a non-fiction book to be read "together" during this time?
On the to be read pile is Jenny Uglow's "Nature's Engraver - A Life of Thomas Bewick" which surely would be a great choice.
Currently I'm reading Ancient Greek Religion - A Sourcebook by Emily Kearns, a nice collection of relevant source texts.
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Are you looking for a non-fiction book to be read "together" during this time?
On the to be read pile is Jenny Uglow's "Nature's Engraver - A Life of Thomas Bewick" which surely would be a great choice.
Currently I'm reading Ancient Greek Religion - A Sourcebook by Emily Kearns, a nice collection of relevant source texts.
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9Treebeard_404
I finally finished The Rediscovery of America by Ned Blackhawk.
What. A. Slog. Five months and 618 pages. (And that does not count all the back notes. Page 618 is just 62% of the book. Needless to say, I did not read the notes.)
Blackhawk's premise that Native Americans have, in fact, been at the pivot points of American history is well defended up until about the 1800s. After that, it breaks down. And throughout the book there are times where there is an overabundance of detail relative to the importance of the point; while at other times Blackhawk skims over points that seem quite important, especially in the 20th century.
What. A. Slog. Five months and 618 pages. (And that does not count all the back notes. Page 618 is just 62% of the book. Needless to say, I did not read the notes.)
Blackhawk's premise that Native Americans have, in fact, been at the pivot points of American history is well defended up until about the 1800s. After that, it breaks down. And throughout the book there are times where there is an overabundance of detail relative to the importance of the point; while at other times Blackhawk skims over points that seem quite important, especially in the 20th century.
10Treebeard_404
I have just started reading In the Name of Plants by Sandra Knapp.
12paradoxosalpha
Now reading Diana Pasulka's Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences. I enjoyed her previous book American Cosmic. She's a scholar of religion who has spent the last decade or so specializing in belief systems and social organization around UFO phenomena. Needless to say, she's riding a wave at the moment.
13Helenliz
>8 Buchmerkur: Yes, Q2 is Quarter 2, Apr to Jun.
No, we don't read a book together in that time, we each report back on what we have read.
I finished The man who mistook his wife for a hat, which was interesting, but felt a bit like being presented with a series of freaks at the fair. Language was rather technical for a non-specialist and, in places, it showed its age.
No, we don't read a book together in that time, we each report back on what we have read.
I finished The man who mistook his wife for a hat, which was interesting, but felt a bit like being presented with a series of freaks at the fair. Language was rather technical for a non-specialist and, in places, it showed its age.
14Buchmerkur
>13 Helenliz: Thank you.
Ah Oliver Sacks! He was quite popular when I came to Berlin in the 80s, especially with this book; and not too long ago I watched a documentary, which I liked. I read his articles in the 90s once they appeared in NYRB. I liked the approach as exploring the minds without dividing people up in healthy and sick, just pondering about the possibilities.
Ah Oliver Sacks! He was quite popular when I came to Berlin in the 80s, especially with this book; and not too long ago I watched a documentary, which I liked. I read his articles in the 90s once they appeared in NYRB. I liked the approach as exploring the minds without dividing people up in healthy and sick, just pondering about the possibilities.
16Treebeard_404
I'm a few chapters into In the Name of Plants by Anna Pavord. It's a brilliant idea: choose a set of plant genera and then, in addition to describing plants in each genus, tell the story of the people for whom the genera were named.
17LynnB
>16 Treebeard_404: Interesting. I heard on the radio recently that birds named after some historical figures were going to be renamed if those figures mistreated Aboriginal people, were slaveholders, et. al. Are plants next?
19vwinsloe
I'm reading Bittersweet, which examines why some people enjoy art that produces sadness or melancholy.
20JulieLill
Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong
Katie Gee Salisbury
4/5 stars
This was a wonderfully interesting story about the American Asian actress Anna May Wong. She grew up in America, lived in Los Angeles and worked in her family's laundry business where she was discovered. She starred in the Douglas Fairbanks' film Thief of Bagdad and that started her career. Well written!
Katie Gee Salisbury
4/5 stars
This was a wonderfully interesting story about the American Asian actress Anna May Wong. She grew up in America, lived in Los Angeles and worked in her family's laundry business where she was discovered. She starred in the Douglas Fairbanks' film Thief of Bagdad and that started her career. Well written!
22rocketjk
I've just finished The Mountains Wait, a memoir by Theodor Broch. Broch was the mayor of the far northern Norwegian town of Narvik when the Nazis invaded in 1940. The book begins with Broch getting away over the mountains into neutral Sweden, having escaped arrest for his resistance activities several months after the Nazi's arrival. But then, quickly, we go 10 years back in time to Broch's arrival in the town with his wife. He is a young lawyer intent on starting a practice away from the bustle (and competition) of Oslo. Pretty soon, Broch finds himself on the city council, and then the town's mayor. In the meantime, war clouds are gathering over Europe, though the folks of this sleepy town somehow assume they'll be spared.
But, of course, they aren't. In April 1940, German destroyers show up in the fjord. The Norwegian Navy ships on hand refuse to surrender, but are almost immediately sunk. Broch describes the Nazi's arrival and occupation of the town, their temporary departure when the English attack, and then their return. He describes well the town's day-to-day life during this time, as well as the dangers and tragedies of the various bombings and naval bombardments that take place.
But, finally, Broch's activities in getting information out to the British and other minor acts of resistance are discovered, and he has to flee. Broch eventually made his way to the U.S., where he became active in trying to raise money for the training and supplying of the Norwegian military and government in exile. He travels the country, especially the midwest, where Norwegian immigrants have been settling for decades. when Broch talks to American college students, he is frequently asked how Norway could have let itself be caught by surprise. That's until the Pearl Harbor attack, when those questions naturally cease. Finally we visit an airfield in Canada where Norwegian airmen are being trained. The Mountains Wait was published in 1943, while the war, obviously, was still ongoing. Broch couldn't know that Norway would still be in German hands when the Nazis surrendered to the Allies.
But, of course, they aren't. In April 1940, German destroyers show up in the fjord. The Norwegian Navy ships on hand refuse to surrender, but are almost immediately sunk. Broch describes the Nazi's arrival and occupation of the town, their temporary departure when the English attack, and then their return. He describes well the town's day-to-day life during this time, as well as the dangers and tragedies of the various bombings and naval bombardments that take place.
But, finally, Broch's activities in getting information out to the British and other minor acts of resistance are discovered, and he has to flee. Broch eventually made his way to the U.S., where he became active in trying to raise money for the training and supplying of the Norwegian military and government in exile. He travels the country, especially the midwest, where Norwegian immigrants have been settling for decades. when Broch talks to American college students, he is frequently asked how Norway could have let itself be caught by surprise. That's until the Pearl Harbor attack, when those questions naturally cease. Finally we visit an airfield in Canada where Norwegian airmen are being trained. The Mountains Wait was published in 1943, while the war, obviously, was still ongoing. Broch couldn't know that Norway would still be in German hands when the Nazis surrendered to the Allies.
23paradoxosalpha
I finished my read of Encounters: Experiences with Nonhuman Intelligences and posted a full review. Now I'm turning my attention back to Dreams, Illusion, and Other Realities.
24rocketjk
I finished Harlem of the West: The San Francisco Fillmore Jazz Era by Elizabeth Pepin Silva and Lewis Watts
From the 1930s through the late-1960s, the Fillmore district of San Francisco was an ethnically-mixed working class neighborhood, alive with minority-owned businesses, a with a bustling neighborhood feel where different groups got along as a matter of course. Starting in the early '40s, the Fillmore became a hotbed of blues, R&B and jazz clubs where local musicians flocked and famous musicians came to jam after their paid downtown gigs, blowing until dawn in bars and cellar sessions alike. This book contains dozens of short oral histories by the musicians who played in the clubs, as well as pocket histories of many of those landmark night spots, as well as many, many beautiful photographs of the people and places that made the neighborhood jump and the community so vibrant. A reading of this book is a visit back in time to a wonderful era of jazz and inclusiveness in San Francisco history.
Of course, Golden Eras come to an end, and the Fillmore was done in by the usual culprits, prejudice and greed. Even while Fillmore residents were enjoying what many described in retrospect as great times in their lives, the City of San Francisco's Redevelopment Commission was taking pictures of the buildings and labeling them decrepit and liable for demolition. The buildings were, indeed, old and in need of repair, but the people who lived in the neighborhood loved them. From the mid-60s through the late-70s, whole blocks of the neighborhood were summarily knocked down. Geary Street which runs through the neighborhood was widened into a 6-lane highway as it goes through the Fillmore in order to allow drivers to essentially bypass the neighborhood on their way from the western urban suburbs to their jobs downtown. More houses and businesses were destroyed so that an ugly mall, intended to be a Japanese community center and known citywide as Japantown, could be built. When I lived in San Francisco from 1986 through 2008, Japantown was a dingy affair full of cheesy gift shops and mediocre restaurants. Certainly not worth eviscerating a vibrant neighborhood for. Well, developers gonna develop, I guess.
From the 1930s through the late-1960s, the Fillmore district of San Francisco was an ethnically-mixed working class neighborhood, alive with minority-owned businesses, a with a bustling neighborhood feel where different groups got along as a matter of course. Starting in the early '40s, the Fillmore became a hotbed of blues, R&B and jazz clubs where local musicians flocked and famous musicians came to jam after their paid downtown gigs, blowing until dawn in bars and cellar sessions alike. This book contains dozens of short oral histories by the musicians who played in the clubs, as well as pocket histories of many of those landmark night spots, as well as many, many beautiful photographs of the people and places that made the neighborhood jump and the community so vibrant. A reading of this book is a visit back in time to a wonderful era of jazz and inclusiveness in San Francisco history.
Of course, Golden Eras come to an end, and the Fillmore was done in by the usual culprits, prejudice and greed. Even while Fillmore residents were enjoying what many described in retrospect as great times in their lives, the City of San Francisco's Redevelopment Commission was taking pictures of the buildings and labeling them decrepit and liable for demolition. The buildings were, indeed, old and in need of repair, but the people who lived in the neighborhood loved them. From the mid-60s through the late-70s, whole blocks of the neighborhood were summarily knocked down. Geary Street which runs through the neighborhood was widened into a 6-lane highway as it goes through the Fillmore in order to allow drivers to essentially bypass the neighborhood on their way from the western urban suburbs to their jobs downtown. More houses and businesses were destroyed so that an ugly mall, intended to be a Japanese community center and known citywide as Japantown, could be built. When I lived in San Francisco from 1986 through 2008, Japantown was a dingy affair full of cheesy gift shops and mediocre restaurants. Certainly not worth eviscerating a vibrant neighborhood for. Well, developers gonna develop, I guess.
25JulieLill
What Have We Here?: Portraits of a Life
Billy Dee Williams
4/5 stars
This is the autobiography of Billy Dee Williams. He has led a pretty interesting life as an actor. He talks about his family and his movie roles. I enjoyed reading it.
Billy Dee Williams
4/5 stars
This is the autobiography of Billy Dee Williams. He has led a pretty interesting life as an actor. He talks about his family and his movie roles. I enjoyed reading it.
26skid0612
Just started The currency of politics by Stefan Eich
27JulieLill
Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune
Anderson Cooper
4/5 stars
This is the wonderfully written book on the Astor Family including John Jacob Astor, the founder of the family who settled in New York in 1783, then came the story of John Jacob Aster IV, who perished on the Titanic and their reign finally ended in 2009. A great read!
One Last Ruth Reichl Book and Eight Other Biographies
Anderson Cooper
4/5 stars
This is the wonderfully written book on the Astor Family including John Jacob Astor, the founder of the family who settled in New York in 1783, then came the story of John Jacob Aster IV, who perished on the Titanic and their reign finally ended in 2009. A great read!
One Last Ruth Reichl Book and Eight Other Biographies
28vwinsloe
I'm reading White Trash which, by focusing on the poor who came to the American colonies, shows that class divisions have always been present, but have been mythologized out of history.
29Buchmerkur
in the Greek Religion series I started reading the collection of essays edited by Daniel Ogden, starting with "Greek Religion and the Ancient Near East". Fascinating.
31Treebeard_404
>30 LynnB: When you are finished, please report back on What an Owl Knows. I am curious.
32LynnB
>31 Treebeard_404: Will do!
33nx74defiant
Marmee & Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother I really disliked Louisa May Alcott's father.
The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity It strange to realize that prior to this event the Mona Lisa was not that famous.
The Mona Lisa Vanishes: A Legendary Painter, a Shocking Heist, and the Birth of a Global Celebrity It strange to realize that prior to this event the Mona Lisa was not that famous.
34Buchmerkur
>33 nx74defiant: just read in the NYRB issue a book review by Brenda Wineapple about A Strange Life:Selected Essays of Louisa May Alcott -"Stifled Rage".
35JulieLill
Unbecoming a Lady: The Forgotten Sluts and Shrews Who Shaped America
Therese Oneill
4/5 stars
This is quite an interesting look at women who have influenced the nation. The book covers several women, including Carrie Nation, Hetty Green (the first self-made lady billionaire) and Aimee Semple McPherson, a preacher who also faked her kidnapping. It was a short read but so fascinating. Non-Fiction
Therese Oneill
4/5 stars
This is quite an interesting look at women who have influenced the nation. The book covers several women, including Carrie Nation, Hetty Green (the first self-made lady billionaire) and Aimee Semple McPherson, a preacher who also faked her kidnapping. It was a short read but so fascinating. Non-Fiction
36Helenliz
I finished Sidesplitter by Phil Wang. Best considered as a series of essays into which he uses his experiences to show how life is complicated for a mixed race (British/East Asian) man.
Now reading Steeple Chasing, for a bit of a change.
Now reading Steeple Chasing, for a bit of a change.
37trav
I am about to finish The Upstairs Delicatessen by Dwight Garner. I didn’t know what to expect from this one, but it’s a lot more colorful in subject matter than I ever would have imagined. A fun & fast read.
Reading the Room by Paul Yamazaki arrived today and I’m excited to spend a lunch break with that one. (It’ll be a long lunch thanks to Garner’s book which has me snacking every time I pick it up).
Reading the Room by Paul Yamazaki arrived today and I’m excited to spend a lunch break with that one. (It’ll be a long lunch thanks to Garner’s book which has me snacking every time I pick it up).
38vwinsloe
>35 JulieLill: Unbecoming a Lady looks good. Thanks for mentioning it!
39Buchmerkur
>36 Helenliz: would probably love Steeple Chasing - also to be set into motion to do it myself here in Berlin :-). But in the countyside the nice thing is, that you spot the steeples from afar. I know that from the lower Rhine region.
40Treebeard_404
Yesterday I finished In the Name of Plants: From Attenborough to Washington, the People behind Plant Names by Sandra Knapp.
Today I started The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger and Lessons from Plants by Beronda Montgomery.
Today I started The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger and Lessons from Plants by Beronda Montgomery.
41paradoxosalpha
I've just read the front matter and first chapter of the LTER title The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without. So far, it is exceeding expectations.
42LynnB
>31 Treebeard_404: I finished What an Owl Knows. I found this book interesting, especially the section on raising young. And the section on owls in our culture, including some of the beliefs that persist to this day. The book is more of an overview than a deep dive into the subject -- perfect for general readers. But watch out...some of the pictures are creepy!
43LynnB
I've enjoyed One Bone at at Time: Tales of an Adventurous Animal Chiropractor by Alison Seely, and How Canada Works: The People Who Make Our Nation Thrive by Peter Mansbridge. I'm now reading Deliberate Cruelty: Truman Capote, the Millionaire's Wife, and the Murder of the Century by Roseanne Montillo
44Treebeard_404
>42 LynnB: Thank you, Lynn.
45JulieLill
>43 LynnB: Truman Capote book was quite good!
46JulieLill
Hail Mary: The Rise and Fall of the National Women's Football League
Lyndsey D'Arcangelo
3/5 stars
Interesting book about the National Women's Football League and the ups and downs of women playing professional football.
Lyndsey D'Arcangelo
3/5 stars
Interesting book about the National Women's Football League and the ups and downs of women playing professional football.
47Kalira
The Anatomical Venus, which I am finding quite interesting from a historical, artistic, and scientific perspective! There are a ton of pictures and some of them are a little unsettling, as one would expect.
I've got several more lined up soon . . . and added some things to my to-read list from perusing this list.
I've got several more lined up soon . . . and added some things to my to-read list from perusing this list.
48Treebeard_404
Okay, I gave up on Lessons from Plants. While the science is sound, the "lessons for humans" twist is typically weak or trite. But it's the audiobook narrator that killed this for me. Their sing-song delivery kept putting me to sleep, even at 1.5 speed.
49paradoxosalpha
I finished The Fast: The History, Science, Philosophy, and Promise of Doing Without and posted my review. Having wrapped up this LTER offering, I return to Dreams, Illusion, and Other Realities.
50rocketjk
I finished The Miracle at Coogan's Bluff by Thomas Kiernan. This fine baseball history tells the story of the National League pennant race of 1951, when the New York Giants came from 13 1/2 games back with just 6 weeks to go to overtake the Brooklyn Dodgers to win the pennant. My longer review on my Club Read thread.
51Helenliz
Finished Steeple Chasing. I liked the writing, and the fact that it was willing to accept that not everyone who engages with the church buildings is necessarily of faith. Organised by theme it was an interesting snapshot of a range of different churches of different dates and current states of repair.
52Nonconformisto
I started reading the hardcover version of Progress and Poverty by Henry George that I got on an inter-library loan, but was making so little "progress" of my own that I switched to the Audiobook version and am in the midst of that. I think it offers some prospective solutions to some of our societal problems.
53JulieLill
Still Here: The Madcap, Nervy, Singular Life of Elaine Stritch
Alexandra Jacobs
4/5 stars
What an interesting life and story the author weaves around Elaine Stritch, an actress who performed on TV, stage and in the movies for years!
Alexandra Jacobs
4/5 stars
What an interesting life and story the author weaves around Elaine Stritch, an actress who performed on TV, stage and in the movies for years!
54JulieLill
This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection
Carol Burnett
4/5 stars
Not a complete autobiography but Burnett relates tales of her life on her show, the celebrities she encountered on her show and audiences she who motivated her. If you are a Carol Burnett fan, you would enjoy this book.
Carol Burnett
4/5 stars
Not a complete autobiography but Burnett relates tales of her life on her show, the celebrities she encountered on her show and audiences she who motivated her. If you are a Carol Burnett fan, you would enjoy this book.
55Buchmerkur
Half through with Jenny Uglow : Nature's Engraver and very much delighted. The English history as it is told along life and career of Thomas Bewick holds a lot of surprises, how old problems arise again and again ... society, nature, religion, politics, ...
58Treebeard_404
I am absolutely loving The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoe Schlanger. The author is using the question of plant behavior/sentience (hotly debated and researched these days) as the lens through which to explain how plants work.
60LynnB
I'm reading Pierre Poilievre: A Political Life by Andrew Lawton
61LynnB
I'm reading I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy for a book club.
62ngoomie
Hymenoptera: The Natural History and Diversity of Wasps, Bees and Ants by Stephen A. Marshall
Eyeballed it on the library shelves one of the last times I went, decided to pick it up today when I went to drop off a book I'd finished. Not very far in but what a cool book!!! Easy-to-understand (to me) information paired up with really awesome photography.
Eyeballed it on the library shelves one of the last times I went, decided to pick it up today when I went to drop off a book I'd finished. Not very far in but what a cool book!!! Easy-to-understand (to me) information paired up with really awesome photography.
