Sue
I’m currently reading How to be a
Bad Watcher. It is quite enjoyable, although mainly based on British birds. Unfortunately
I am not familiar with these birds, so I am missing some of the finer points
the author makes.
Neil Kirby
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Subject: [BIRDING-AUS] Good books
Hi
all,
Have
recently read and enjoyed a couple of entertaining books
Denise
Goodfellow’s Birds of Australia’s Top End. I loved the style
of this one. I was a bit dubious at first as a brief scan at the layout
looked like it might be a bit dry and heavy going, like Simpson and Day and
that sort of formal thing. Looking closer I was delighted to find plenty of
entertaining little anecdotes, and bits of interesting trivia scattered through
the text, giving the effect of a friendly conversation. What a joyous
book. I particularly enjoyed the aboriginal insights, names and things.
Somehow this seemed incredibly appropriate for a book on this particular
region, though I suppose really that should be the case everywhere around Aus,
if only we could persuade someone with that knowledge to write it for us :o)
Sean
Dooley’s The Big Twitch. I bought it thinking of my mum for
Christmas, but realised I want to own it not borrow it. I quick squiz at
the beginning chapters and I was history. Really entertaining, and
funny. Why do commuters on trains always look at you like you need to be
sectioned if you laugh out loud when reading? People who are sensitive to
these sorts of looks should perhaps read this book in the privacy of their own
home :o)
I
was wondering what other books people have read that are worth seeking out, or
if anyone has read How to be a Bad Birdwatcher. At least I think that’s
the title…
Sue
