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The Well-read Naturalist

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Mild mannered reviewer of #books on natural philosophy, #naturalhistory, #HistSci, & #HistMed. Gentleman naturalist. Tweedy. Beardy. Has been found out standing in many fields. Plays well with otters. (he/him; Gaian, polytheist) www.wellreadnaturalist.com

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 18d

I regularly learn many interesting and useful things from the books I read for review; however every so often, I not only learn from them but am genuinely transformed by what I read in them. "A History of Transgender Medicine in the United States" (@sunypress.bsky.social) is such a book. #Booksky

Reflections Upon a Truly Transformative Book

In describing the absurd, unique manner by which American law has long treated – and indeed, often continues to treat – non-procreative, non-heteronomative sexual behavior, I can do no better than to ...

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 7m

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado!

And kudos to @nobelprize.bsky.social for upholding the idea that no one so crass as to mount a self-serving campaign to be awarded the #NobelPeacePrize is worthy of receiving it.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2025

The Nobel Peace Prize 2025 was awarded to Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transi...

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Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com · 4h

Tomorrow is #BookshopDay!📚

It's a great time to support our friends in independent bookselling by buying a book or two from your local shop... independently published of course😉

There's lots going on and all the info can be found here booksaremybag.com/BookshopDay/...
@booksaremybag.bsky.social

Illustration of a high street with bookshops and people

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 19h

Does the author explain how to cut down the mightiest tree in the forest with one? Asking for two friends. 😉

two medieval knights are standing next to each other and one of them is asking what is it you want

ALT: two medieval knights are standing next to each other and one of them is asking what is it you want

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

You are most welcome.

I am - much to my displeasure - in the U.S. Obtaining a copy will not pose any difficulty at all.

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

No whey‽ I didn't know a Cheese War o-curd in Tillamook County. 😉

Oregon State University Press @osupress.bsky.social · 1d

#ForestGrove: Are you looking to step out tonight?
@McMenamins Grand Lodge hosts #HistoryPub tonight at 7:00 pm with Marilyn Milne presenting "Cheese War: Conflict and Courage in Tillamook County."
All ages welcome. $5. Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Learn more at beav.es/xud.
#OregonHistory #ReadLocal

Grand Lodge Theater - Cheese War: Conflict and Courage in Tillamook County - McMenamins

Pubs, Breweries and Historic Hotels

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

Fly!

Fly, my friends!

Fly to the @csiropublishing.bsky.social bird book sale!

#Booksky

The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

The MacArthur Fellowships for 2025 have been announced. To no one's surprise, including my own, I wasn't selected. 😉

Congratulations to all those who were. 🏆

#MacArthurGenius

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MacArthur Fellows - MacArthur Foundation

The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, we work to ...

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

For those who may not be familiar with the genius of The Two Ronnies, please allow me to enhance your cultural horizons with their timeless "Four Candles." 😃 youtu.be/gi_6SaqVQSw?...

The Two Ronnies - Four Candles

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Yale University Press @yalepress.bsky.social · 1d

"Richly told, Shopping All the Way to the Woods provides a much-needed history of American consumerism and identity."

Read the American Historical Review's article on Rachel Gross' new book: doi.org/10.1093/ahr/rhaf334

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

Hmmm.... this looks to be an interesting book, and the discount offer is a nice bonus as well. www.routledge.com/Minding-the-...

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

I'll bet their tourism department isn't keen on this making the news. 🦟

entomologytoday.org/2025/10/08/y...

No Rain, No Problem: Yellow Fever Mosquito Expands Footprint in Las Vegas

A new study finds the mosquito Aedes aegypti to be present in more than half of census tracts in metro Las Vegas, despite the area's arid conditions.

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

I can't help but imagine what Ronnie Corbet and Ronnie Barker could have done with the word "anole." 😄

Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 1d

A Guide to the Anolis Lizards (Anoles) of Mainland Central and South America by Steven Poe is an authoritative treatment of the diverse and beautiful anole lizards of mainland Central and South America.

Out now. Explore a free sample of this fascinating book: press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

My birthday is this Saturday. The date is also National Coming Out day here in the U.S. and October Big Day (part of Global Bird Weekend). Therefore, for a massive show of respect, acceptance, and love (of humans and nature), I encourage everyone to come out and go birdwatching this weekend. 🌈🦩🐦‍⬛🦆🙂

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

Archaic as some may short-sightedly say they are, I stand by my belief in the importance of any well-maintained library - personal, institutional, or public - having an up-to-date, printed, and bound atlas ready to hand, and older editions also available for historical reference. #Booksky

Oxford Academic @oxfordacademic.bsky.social · 1d

What’s on your travel bucket list? 🌍

From Patagonia to Kyoto, the "Atlas of the World" brings global wonders to your fingertips with stunning cartography and clarity.

A perfect coffee table companion: oxford.ly/4nxsMGI

Oxford's "Atlas of the World" is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Learn more.

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Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 1d

A new paradigm that integrates human and nonhuman communication and culture.

Melissa Leach and James Fairhead's Naturekind is now available. Learn more: press.princeton.edu/books/paperb...

#Anthropology #Communication #Culture

Naturekind: Language, Culture and Power Beyond the Human by Melissa Leach and James Fairhead

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Boydell & Brewer @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social · 2d

New from Durham IMES Press this book is a fresh perspective on how early scholars perceived the cosmos and the nature of knowledge through a tour-de-force study of the central role geometry played in #medieval creativity. buff.ly/kvXP14J @imems.bsky.social #medievalsky

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

And as this interview is conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher you can be sure it will be both interesting and well done.

Penn Press @pennpress.bsky.social · 2d

LISTEN: Author Katherine J. Parkin discusses her new book THE ABORTION MARKET, a compelling and revealing look at how the buying and selling of abortion access impacted millions of women between 1962 and 1972, on @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social's podcast!

bit.ly/46EHaai

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

Natural history and mythology and @amayor.bsky.social? 😲

Count me in! 🤓😍

#Booksky

Princeton University Press @princetonupress.bsky.social · 2d

From acclaimed folklorist & historian @amayor.bsky.social, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders—& disasters—of the natural world.

Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore is out now! Order yours: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

#Mythology

Mythopedia: A Brief Compendium of Natural History Lore by Adrienne Mayor

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

Ahoy naturalists! Set virtual sail with #EVNautilus on the final voyage of @nautiluslive.org's 2025 field season. ⛴️🐟🐠🦀🐙🐬💙

Ocean Exploration Trust @nautiluslive.org · 8d

Today, set sail on our last expedition of 2025 to explore previously unsurveyed deep-sea areas of the #CookIslands using mapping, telepresence, and the ROVs Hercules, Little Hercules, and Atalanta of #EVNautilus. Learn more in our blog: bit.ly/4gExwHY

Exploring Deep Sea Habitats of the Cook Islands with New Camera Tech

OET’s last expedition of 2025 will explore previously unsurveyed deep-sea areas of the Cook Islands.

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

Psst... hey, @saimihanma.bsky.social and other slime mold enthusiasts. The Wandering Naturalist podcast has a new episode available that's all about them. 😃 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Inconceivable Slime Molds - Slime that's Intelligent?!

Podcast Episode · The Wandering Naturalist · S7 E256 · 19m

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

History has shown that the scriptures of Christianity - and other monotheistic religions - are too easily proclaimed out of context, and their original meaning abused and lost. I apostatized years ago when I realized they are beyond hope of being put right in the minds of most Christians.

The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

Book sale alert! #Booksky

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

Tagging in my #astronomy friends as well as I think they'll also appreciate this dark sky conservation limerick. 🌌

Susan Sanderson @suesconsideredt.bsky.social · 3d

One of my #climatechange limericks (Climericks) is published today eco-verses.blogspot.com/2025/10/anno... #NatureWriting

ANNOUNCEMENT WITH A CLUSTER OF CLIMERICKS - Second Cluster: Councils with Streetlights Bright by Susan Sanderson

Within the couple of weeks, we will be offering CLIMERICK CARDS for sale. These cards are intended to provoke Climate concern discussions, p...

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British Ornithologist's Club @britornitholclub.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to Fat Birder for the review of John Henry Gurney – A Passion for Birds: fatbirder.com/.../john-hen...

“Definitely my kind of book!”

📖 Copies here: www.nhbs.com/john-henry-g...

A remarkable life: banker, museum supporter, pioneer of raptor studies, and namesake of multiple bird species.

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The Well-read Naturalist @wellreadnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

Lithium batteries are effectively essential to life in the modern world. In his new book "Extracting the Future"
(@ucpress.bsky.social), Prof. Mark Goodale explains the effects the new lithium economy has upon the planet and its inhabitants. #Booksky

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Extracting the Future

Once a very unusual type of battery, lithium cells in their many different forms have become more than just common, they have become essential to technology-dependent societies in such ubiquitous devi...