How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures
by Sabrina Imbler
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If you are a fan of science writing and personal essays, and want to hear from young, queer folx, this book is a must-read. Imbler expertly blends their experiences with sea life and their own identity in these ten braided essays, each exploring a different creature from the deep. From feral goldfish to mother octopuses, these essays explore the complexity and beauty of animals that live in an otherworldly plain, whose inner lives we can only guess at.
Reviewed by KL
Tagged: Essays, LGBTQ, Nature, Non-fiction, Oceans, Science
The Hawk’s Way: Encounters With Fierce Beauty
by Sy Montgomery
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In this short book, the author, Sy Montgomery, takes the reader through her journey with learning falconry, an ancient practice where humans and hawks join together to hunt. This partnership is unlike any Montgomery (or most of us) has encountered and calls her to question her relationship with the predators who, unable to be anthropomorphized, operate on instinct and care nothing for human companionship. Yet we are held in such thrall by their wildness. A wonderful, reflective piece of nonfiction.
Reviewed by KL
Tagged: Animal behavior, Animals, Essays, Nature, Non-fiction, Science
