Here's the list for the coming year:
October 14, 2009
The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan
A well- written, eye-opening plea to stop and think about what we eat and the natural world that feeds us.
November 11, 2009
The Wild Trees by Richard Preston
A fast-paced account of the eccentric, dedicated scientists who study the redwood forest canopy.
December 9,2009
$64 Tomato by William Alexander
This hilarious book describes the author’s attempt at organic gardening that sets him at odds with nature.
January 13, 2010
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey
With humor and loving descriptions, Abbey chronicles his stint as a seasonal ranger in Arches National Park.
February 10, 2010
Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest by Joan Maloof
An engaging collection of meditations on individual trees that blends scientific lore and acute personal observation.
March 10, 2010
John James Audubon: the Making of an American by Richard Rhodes
Rhodes breathes life into Audubon the man, artist, and scientist and creates a vivid portrait of America of his times.
April 14, 2010
Great Chain of Life by Joseph Wood Krutch
Krutch's firsthand observations of nature mixed with insightful musings make fascinating and enlightening reading.
May 12, 2010
Epitaph for a Peach by David Masumoto
Slow farming reveals the art of living for Masumoto who produces juicy heirloom peaches you can almost taste.
June 9, 2010
My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir
In 1869, John Muir found the love of his life – Yosemite Valley. His account is a classic of environmental literature.
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Of your list, I've read The Wild Trees, slated for November. When November 11 comes around, treat yourself to a few photos of redwoods you will read about, named in the book by Preston.
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The book has B&W illustrations. The web page and albums have color images.
I just started reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and am already fascinated by the number of products in the grocery store that are rooted in corn. Looking forward to hearing what others think of the book.
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