July 12, 2017 marked the 200th birthday of Henry David Thoreau, American author, philosopher, and naturalist. As a member of a group known as the […]
17 Titles I loved in 2017(Plus 2)
Another year is over, and, as usual, there were so many good books to read! Here is a sampling of what I really enjoyed. There […]
Acorns, Animals, and Atoms
The Matchmakers are pairing up with the Science and Nature Study Group on August 23 for a night of books and films chat. Here’s a […]
Books with Bite
Sharks are fascinating creatures, so fascinating that the Discovery Channel dedicates a whole week to educate the public on all things shark. I highly recommend […]
Quirky with a Side of Squirrel
Elizabeth McKenzie packs a lot into her latest novel, The Portable Veblen. It’s a commentary on mindless consumerism and the questionable ethics of big pharma. […]
Octopuses not Octopi, Please!
Finalist for the 2015 National Book Award for Non-Fiction, Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus: a Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of […]
A Day and Night in the Desert
A Day and Night in the Desert, by Caroline Arnold, is a fun book with cut paper illustrations and a descriptive narrative describing a 24-hour […]
What’s New at the Zoo?
I don’t know about you, but I am a visual learner. That’s why I love the trend of infographics and specifically this new non-fiction book, Animal […]
