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annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Earth Almanac is a fascinating and engaging glimpse into an environmentalist's observations recorded over the course of a year by Ted Williams. Due out 29th Sept 2020 from Storey Publishing, it's 256 pages and will be available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats.
The book is full of unadorned small vignettes full of observations about nature, wildlife, and plants. The author's recollections are grouped roughly by season: winter, spring, summer, and fall. The writing is gentle, accessible, self-reflective, and comforting. This would make a superlative read in odd moments sitting by a wood fire.
The text is enhanced by small monochrome illustrations of birds, flowers, insects, and other nature subjects. The book also includes an abbreviated resources and links lists along with an index.
Five stars. Recommended for smallholders, readers of natural history, nature lovers, and anyone who needs a quiet comfort read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Earth Almanac is a fascinating and engaging glimpse into an environmentalist's observations recorded over the course of a year by Ted Williams. Due out 29th Sept 2020 from Storey Publishing, it's 256 pages and will be available in paperback, audio, and ebook formats.
The book is full of unadorned small vignettes full of observations about nature, wildlife, and plants. The author's recollections are grouped roughly by season: winter, spring, summer, and fall. The writing is gentle, accessible, self-reflective, and comforting. This would make a superlative read in odd moments sitting by a wood fire.
The text is enhanced by small monochrome illustrations of birds, flowers, insects, and other nature subjects. The book also includes an abbreviated resources and links lists along with an index.
Five stars. Recommended for smallholders, readers of natural history, nature lovers, and anyone who needs a quiet comfort read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
bonniereads777's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written, this book describes the plants, animals, insects, and inhabitants of the earth in a way that is both poetic and educational. Divided into seasons, the Earth Almanac tells in beautiful detail many interesting facts about the plants and creatures you might encounter during each season. If love animals, plants, or just love good writing, you will love this book.
I received a free copy of this book from Storey Publishing and Netgalley. My review is voluntary.
I received a free copy of this book from Storey Publishing and Netgalley. My review is voluntary.
sarahwuzhere's review against another edition
4.0
I really wanted to like this. I wish the pictures would have been actual pictures. If I am going to take this into the woods, it would be nice to see the actual photo.
It is very well written and very informative. This would be a great book to have for random information you might need before heading out into the woods or on a hike.
It is very well written and very informative. This would be a great book to have for random information you might need before heading out into the woods or on a hike.
michellef's review against another edition
4.0
Earth Almanac is an outdoors and nature book by author Ted Williams.
First, I must say I love the illustrations on the cover and inside the book. This is my first time reading this genre and I loved my introduction to it. This is one book I’ll reread again and again as the seasons change. Earth Almanac was originally named Earth Calendar.
It was interesting to learn that with all the negative talk floating around about the earth there is a lot of positive happening because people care. Maybe, more positive than negative. A couple of things I found interesting is a common jelly fungus called “witches butter” makes a great base for soups and that skinks can be quite colorful.
In conclusion, I would suggest this book to nature lovers. My only complaint is that the book mentions old earth and I believe in the new earth theory. God created the earth in a literal six days. I did appreciate that the reader need not be a scientist to understand the writing.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
First, I must say I love the illustrations on the cover and inside the book. This is my first time reading this genre and I loved my introduction to it. This is one book I’ll reread again and again as the seasons change. Earth Almanac was originally named Earth Calendar.
It was interesting to learn that with all the negative talk floating around about the earth there is a lot of positive happening because people care. Maybe, more positive than negative. A couple of things I found interesting is a common jelly fungus called “witches butter” makes a great base for soups and that skinks can be quite colorful.
In conclusion, I would suggest this book to nature lovers. My only complaint is that the book mentions old earth and I believe in the new earth theory. God created the earth in a literal six days. I did appreciate that the reader need not be a scientist to understand the writing.
Disclaimer: I receive complimentary books from various sources, including, publishers, publicists, authors, and/or NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review and have not received any compensation. The opinions shared here are my own entirely. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
emesskay's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
A series of essays on nature, organized by the seasons. This is a great book to pick up and read a few essays about what is happening outside at certain times of the year.
eire2011's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
This was a very fascinating book about wild creatures from from North America and some from South America.
If you enjoy reading about wildlife with sketches of pictures throughout a book, I highly recommend!
If you enjoy reading about wildlife with sketches of pictures throughout a book, I highly recommend!
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
A well written and fascinating book about the Earth and its inhabitants. It a great book and it make me reflects on the world we are living in.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
wwtpeng's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you NetGalley and Storey Publishing for allowing me to read and review this eArc. This book is picturesquely written and covers many different plants, mammals, insects, and sea life. It is split into the four seasons and focused on imagery that can be used to see and hear the subject animals and plants. Many essays were accompanied by wonderful sketches. Where the book fell short for me was the brevity of essay. Often the introductory paragraph used colorful language to set the scene. This was followed by one to two more paragraphs that described the animal or plant. Sometimes these short essays left you wanting to learn more (which was great!); however, at other times the essays were so brief that I could not grasp what was being discussed.
Many will enjoy this book as a guidebook, which it succeeds at being.
Many will enjoy this book as a guidebook, which it succeeds at being.
annarella's review
5.0
A well written and fascinating book about the Earth and its inhabitants. It a great book and it make me reflects on the world we are living in.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.