Category: Book Review
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Book Review: The Bluebird Effect, and Interview with Julie Zickefoose
I was recently approached by the publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt to review a new book by Julie Zickefoose – The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds. When we opened the package, we all gasped at the beauty of the illustrations. The first thing that struck me was the heft of the book – the…
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Book Review: Peterson Field Guide to Moths of NE North America
I recently received a package in the mail of three books from the publisher (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) to review. One of them was Peterson Field Guide to Moths of Northeastern North America, by David Beadle and Seabrooke Leckie. We flipped through, entranced by the full-color photos of hundreds of moths. The introduction to the Guide…
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Craig Romano Talk and Book Signing
This evening I had the pleasure to attend a talk at the Edmonds Library by Craig Romano. He spoke about hiking in Snohomish County. He started with local walks and moved outward to some of the most spectacular scenery in the state and country. Craig is an energetic, funny, and informational speaker. He showed beautiful…
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Interview with Patricia Ellis Herr, Author of Up
A couple of weeks ago, I heard about a new book coming out by a mom who climbs mountains with her young girls. I was intrigued, and clicked over to her site to read more. I was so moved by their stories, and I knew I had to get the book and interview…