Personal memoir of queer identity and scientific curiosity for readers seeking inclusive representation
Lyrical scientific writing that makes complex biological concepts accessible and engaging
Explores the queerness of fungi, slugs, and other overlooked species to challenge assumptions about normalcy
Richly observant descriptions of ecosystems and interconnectedness for a broader appreciation of nature
Authoritative contributions from a curator of mycology and faculty with the Bard Prison Initiative
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER * NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION SCIENCE + LITERATURE SELECTED TITLE * VANITY FAIR BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * TIME 100 MUST-READ BOOKS OF 2025 * SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2026 WILLIAM SAROYAN INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR WRITING The Abounding Queerness of Nature A thrilling book about the abounding queerness of the natural world that challen