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Susan Orlean-the beloved New Yorker staff writer and the author of the New York Times bestsellers Rin Tin Tin, The Orchid Thief, and On Animals-selects twenty science and nature essays that represent the best examples of the form published in 2024.
The Best American series, launched in 1915, is the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction, and it is the most respected-and most popular-of its kind.
New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean selects twenty pieces that represent the best science and nature writing published the previous year and explores our ever-changing world.
The Best American series, launched in 1915, is the premier annual showcase for the country's finest short fiction and nonfiction, and it is the most respected-and most popular-of its kind.
New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean selects twenty pieces that represent the best science and nature writing published the previous year and explores our ever-changing world.
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"Anthologies are good for listeners who don't have long periods to devote to an audiobook. But that doesn't mean other audiophiles can't enjoy the pieces as well. This collection of essays on science and nature covers a wide array of topics, such as bird identification software and AI, the language of the land, and the question of whether animals know they will die. The articles come from publications such as THE ATLANTIC and SMITHSONIAN. The writers explain complex scientific concepts clearly without being pedantic, and the narrators adjust their pace so listeners can easily grasp the material. The narrators also capture notes of humor and irony. The variety of voices spices the overall work, so there's no sense of sameness among the entries. R.C.G. � AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine"
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