Weeds: In Defense of Nature’s Most Unloved Plants by Richard Mabey

I loved the author’s voice in this fascinating and humorous nonfiction book.  His premise is that weeds are the answer to our planet’s survival.  A weed is any plant (wild flowers included) that is growing where it isn’t wanted.  ~Ann

Dolphin Diaries by Denise L. Herzing

Did you know that dolphins discipline their young?  Each dolphin has unique vocalizations.  Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Herzing wanted to communicate with another species or alien culture so after graduate school she began her quest by studying the spotted dolphins in the Bahamas.  If you love animals and the sea, this true tale (ha, ha) [...]