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Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wildly entertaining book by Mary Roach on the intersection of wildlife and humanity. Roach follows wildlife professionals to learn how they attempt to control animals in nature using all manner of approaches (even zoning rules in Aspen). Fascinating and funny. View all my reviews

Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant! I wasn't sure that I was interested, or ready to read about Covid or the pandemic but leave it to Jodi Picoult to craft a riveting story about something that has affected so many people. This grabbed me from the first few pages. View all my reviews

Three Lines in a Circle : The Exciting Life of the Peace Symbol by Michael G. Long My rating: 3 of 5 stars A very simple book about an important symbol known the world over. Wished it had more narrative. Illustrations were great. View all my reviews

Home Hydroponics: Small-space DIY growing systems for the kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, and bath by Tyler Baras My rating: 5 of 5 stars This books provides detailed information on the principals of hydroponics but also instructions on how to build your own hydroponic gardens for the home. Loved that the author provided crop suggestions as well as problems that could affect the crop due to the method used. Off to build a salad bowl garden now. Can't wait to see the results. View all my reviews

Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily R. Austin My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am not sure how to rate this one. I found this book about Gilda, a depressed and anxious lesbian, quirky and at the same time relatable. Despite the topics of depression, mental illness, addiction, anxiety, and religion, I truly enjoyed the story. View all my reviews

The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall My rating: 5 of 5 stars Based on conversations between Jane Goodall and author/ publisher Douglas Abrams this book gives sage advise on not only what we have done to our planet but also what her four hopes/actions are for the future. Ms. Goodall's hopes for our future as a species are: human intellect, nature's resilience, the power of young people, and "the indomitable human spirit." Such hope from such an important naturalist and environmental activist. View all my reviews

Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout My rating: 5 of 5 stars After reading the first few pages of Oh William I felt reconnected with my long lost friend Lucy Barton from Elizabeth Stout's previous books. This story of relationships, discovery of the past as well as discovery of self is told in a relatable and comfortable way. Unputdownable! I highly recommend this book and anything Elizabeth Strout writes. I received an advanced copy of this book from Random House through NetGalley. View all my reviews