Reflections on my reading choices
I am not exactly sure how to go about explaining my feelings on this book. There were parts that I loved and parts that I was "ehhh" about. Overall, I do not regret reading it and there were some very memorable moments. I love birds so I was definitely drawn to the book because of… Continue reading Barn 8 by Deb Olin Unferth
I DEVOURED this book in one day. This non-fiction book is so over the top that it almost seems improbable. The combination of mystery, ornithology, biology, and obsession is just wonderful. To protect them from Hitler’s bombers, the curators secreted Wallace’s and Darwin’s bird skins in unmarked lorries to manors and mansions throughout the English… Continue reading The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson
The birds in the book are organized according to the bird they are deep down inside. What can I say, I'm extremely pleased with this book. It's displayed on my book shelf next to a little glass bird and a ceramic tile with a Kingfisher on it. I received the book as a Secret Santa… Continue reading The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
The Wonder Of Birds. What They Tell Us About Ourselves, The World, And A Better Future by Jim Robbins is full of fascinating insight into how the bird and the human world connect (as the title cleverly points out.) I wish that everyone would open their eyes to these animals (and I don’t just say… Continue reading The Wonder Of Birds by Jim Robbins
I love magazines! Why you might ask. Well it's because you can learn about a variety of different things without needing to dedicate an extensive amount of time to reading, AND they come with gorgeous pictures. One of my favorite magazines, National Geographic, has chosen 2018 to be The Year Of The Bird. As soon as… Continue reading Year of the Bird
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