What I like about this list is that some of the authors, like you and Ed Yong, are very effective interpreters of science, while others like Nicklas Brendborg, are scientists who have learned to write for lay audiences. I am of the latter ilk as well. If we were to make a list of the greatest science books for lay readers, we would find a balance between scientists like Stephen Hawking and interpreters like Rebecca Skloot. There is a third group like Wohlleben, who pretend to write about science but really should be considered novelists.
That's a very astute analysis. Although Ed Yong does have at least one science degree, I think. Wohlleben's storytelling is indeed very skilful, and perhaps might lead the unwary reader to draw 'scientific' conclusions from his work.
Congratulations, what a wonderful milestone to be nominated! And what a wonderful list to be included - I've read Yong's book, and I'm looking forward to reading the others (including yours)!
Well deserved congrats, Lev. Unlike others in the genre Taking Flight managed to keep my interest all the way through and made me feel like I understood what you were talking about. Was it as effortless to write as it is to read?!
Congratulations on the nomination! It's a fantastic achievement, and the list is impressive. I've already read Yong's book and can't wait to dive into the others, including yours! https://supermariooyna.website/
Well done, that’s well worth shouting about.
What I like about this list is that some of the authors, like you and Ed Yong, are very effective interpreters of science, while others like Nicklas Brendborg, are scientists who have learned to write for lay audiences. I am of the latter ilk as well. If we were to make a list of the greatest science books for lay readers, we would find a balance between scientists like Stephen Hawking and interpreters like Rebecca Skloot. There is a third group like Wohlleben, who pretend to write about science but really should be considered novelists.
That's a very astute analysis. Although Ed Yong does have at least one science degree, I think. Wohlleben's storytelling is indeed very skilful, and perhaps might lead the unwary reader to draw 'scientific' conclusions from his work.
Congratulations, what a wonderful milestone to be nominated! And what a wonderful list to be included - I've read Yong's book, and I'm looking forward to reading the others (including yours)!
Congratulations 🎉
Well deserved congrats, Lev. Unlike others in the genre Taking Flight managed to keep my interest all the way through and made me feel like I understood what you were talking about. Was it as effortless to write as it is to read?!
Thank so much, Paul. Have to say this one was pretty darn hard work. But glad it was easy to read!
Congratulations on the nomination! It's a fantastic achievement, and the list is impressive. I've already read Yong's book and can't wait to dive into the others, including yours! https://supermariooyna.website/