How to Read a Tree is an accessible and interesting nonfiction monograph on tree biology by naturist and author Tristan Gooley. Due out 2nd May 2023 from The Experiment, it's 384 pages and will be available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats.
This is layman accessible, science backed, and most importantly, very interesting. The author writes well and knowledgeably on the subject, teasing out little known facts about plant/tree physiology and the biology behind the mechanisms. He includes identification tips and tutorials about *why* the physical landscape is shaped the way it is, and how the local plant and animal life adapts (or doesn't) to the physical constraints.
The entire book was a joy to read and both information dense and effortless/fun. There are moments of profundity throughout.
The unabridged audiobook has a run time of 7 hours and 53 minutes and is narrated by the author himself. He has a well modulated educated English accent. Samples of his voicework can be accessed through Overdrive media. Though there was no access to the audiobook available for review, the sound and production quality for the other books in the series (also narrated by the author) are high throughout the recordings.
Five stars. This would be a superlative choice for public or secondary school acquisition, home use, or gift giving. Highly recommended.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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