September 2024 marked the 100th pick for Reese’s Book Club. The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl was chosen and it truly is a celebration of nature. So if you’ve loved her gorgeous dedication to the world around us, make sure you also check out these can’t miss reads putting Mother Nature at center stage.
The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year by Margaret Renkl
From the New York Times bestselling author of Late Migrations comes Margaret Renkl’s latest work. This Reese’s Book Club pick is an observation of the natural world as it moves about the author’s surroundings. Noting the changes with the seasons as well as the ever-shrinking space for nature, Renkl balances a her life indoors with grown children during a pandemic, with nature’s ability to spring beautiful and vibrant life up through the darkest cracks.
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The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
Combining her literary talent with her illustrative skills, The Joy Luck Club author, Amy Tan, offers a stunning portrayal of nature’s beauty. During a reflective retreat from the demands of life, Tan reconnected with the birds and wildlife visible from her window. What began as a quiet meditative break from reality, evolved into a bestselling novel, showcasing the importance of finding peace and solace in nature amidst life’s chaos.
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World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Finding beauty in the extraordinary, the strange, and the mundane, Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s World of Wonders draws insightful parallels between life and the creatures that inhabit it. From the resilience of narwhals to the self-protective nature of forget-me-nots, Nezhukumatathil’s collection of essays offers thoughtful life lessons inspired by her travels. Her poetic prose offers deep reflection into finding wonder and meaning in all aspects of life.
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How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler
Sabrina Imbler’s debut novel dives into themes of survival, sexuality, and adaptation through the lives of sea creatures, focusing on those thriving in hostile environments. Each essay presents a thoughtful anecdote about a marine organism, offering insights into various societal issues that challenge conventional norms while marveling at the magical creatures beneath the sea.
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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The earth has a voice for those who speak its language, and that is the essence of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s national bestseller. Combining her indigenous knowledge and scientific background, Kimmerer’s novel advocates ecological awareness to rekindle our connection with nature. She emphasizes that only then are we able to have a symbiotic relationship with Mother Earth and her infinite wisdom.
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Entangled Life by Merlin Sheldrake (Margaret Atwood highly recommends it!)
In Entangled Life, Merlin Sheldrake takes readers on a magical journey into the diverse kingdom of fungi. From altering our minds to healing our bodies, fungi can shape our lives in ways many people don’t realize. With stunning illustrations, readers get a vivid and in-depth look at the strange beauty of these remarkable organisms
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The Light Eaters by Zoë Schlanger
Did you know plants have memories? Zoë Schlanger’s enchanting exploration of the remarkable wonders of plants delves into the complexities of their evolution and survival. From their intellectual properties to some existentially profound questions about our relationship with them, Schlanger’s writing is a breathtaking tribute to ecosystems around the world.
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Life on the Rocks by Juli Berwald
Coral reefs are the gardens of the sea, deserving the same love and care as any living organism, now more than ever. Juli Bernald’s Life on the Rocks explores both the beauty and the heartbreak of the ongoing coral reef crisis. With vivid detail, she unveils the vibrant world beneath the ocean’s surface and the relentless efforts of scientists working against overwhelming odds to preserve it.
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Sing Like Fish by Amorina Kingdon
The ocean’s orchestra is alive with sounds often mistaken for calming silence. From whale songs to seismic activity, award-winning science journalist Amorina Kingdon takes an intimate look at the ocean’s soundscapes, challenging our assumptions about the serene quiet we associate with being underwater. She provides thought-provoking insights into the uniquely beautiful way sound travels beneath the waves and our impact on the delicate ecosystems that depend on it.
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The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson
Part nature writing, part memoir, Patrik Svensson’s The Book of Eels dives into the mysterious lives of eels and his childhood memories of fishing for them. Not much is known about the origins of the animals or the lives they lead beneath the surface. Svensson’s book combines scientific research and philosophical insights to give us a deeper understanding of these elusive creatures as well as what they can teach us about our mortality.
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Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery
Time feels both resolute and endless, and while humans are always chasing it, turtles seem to bask in it. Of Time and Turtles follows the recovery of injured turtles at Turtle Rescue League, using their slow but steady way of life as a guide to explore questions about time. Through their journey, we are reminded of the value of patience and the importance of moving at our own pace in a world constantly rushing forward.
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H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
Helen Macdonald’s debut memoir captivated readers with her awe-inspiring journey of adopting and training one of the sky’s fiercest predators, a goshawk. Her story reflects on the bird’s wild temperament and how it mirrors her struggles with grief after the loss of her father. Through their bond, Macdonald reveals the profound connection between loss, healing, and the beauty of life itself.
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An Immense World by Ed Yong
In Ed Yong’s An Immense World, readers are invited to explore the world beyond human perception through the remarkable sensory abilities of animals. His meticulously vivid and witty investigation challenges our understanding of reality, urging us to appreciate the unseen dimensions of life around us. From turtles that navigate by the Earth’s magnetic field to the intricate vision of bees and the melodies of songbirds, Yong opens our eyes (and ears) to the wonders of nature.
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