Product Description(Amazon.com)
This dazzling and ambitious literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers from the past, present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees—and to their children and one another—against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis.
England, 1852. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive—one that will give both him and his children honor and fame.
United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper fighting an uphill battle against modern farming, but hopes that his son can be their salvation.
China, 2098. Tao hand paints pollen onto the fruit trees now that the bees have long since disappeared. When Tao’s young son is taken away by the authorities after a tragic accident, she sets out on a grueling journey to find out what happened to him.
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Touchstone; 1st Edition edition (August 22, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1501161377
ISBN-13: 978-1501161377
MY THOUGHTS: I don't usually like books written this way. With three different stories. But this one hooked me on the first page. These stories with history, agony, and heartbreaking are stories that combine to make a statement about what's going to happen, starting with the past, going to the present and then to the future. It's actually a really scary thought if you think about it. These tiny creatures that fly around collecting pollen so they can make honey to feed their young, we all depend on them to keep the world going! I give this book 5......
This book is for 2 of my reading challenges......
Outdo Yourself Challenge
Library Love Challenge
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I totally forgot to post my Month In Review for April. Hosted by The Book Date. Hope over and check out all the books, your might find your next book to read. This is my April in Review.
My Lost Brothers - Brendan McDonough-5 Stars
Love, Star Girl - Jerry Spinelli 5 Stars
Poldark - Winston Graham - 5 Stars
The Garden of Small Beginnings - Abbi Waxman - 5 Stars
The Atomic City Girls - Janet Beard - 5 Stars
The Embroidery Book - Christen Brown - Stars
"Y" is for Yesterday - Sue Grafton - 5 Stars
New to Me Authors
Brendan DcDonough
Jerry Spinelli
Winston Graham
Abbi Waxman
Janet Beard
Top Book for April
The Atomic City Girls - Janet Beard
Isn't reading great! What a great list of books!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have different books here!! I haven't read the SUe Grafton series, can you believe that? Hope you have a great May!!
ReplyDeleteGreat reading month! I don't think I've ever read so many five-star reads in one month. Happy May!
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