Staff Pick
This book is a delight! Christian Cooper came into the national spotlight in 2020 for having the audacity to 'bird while black' in Central Park. A queer, pagan, Black nerd, Cooper's memoir chronicles birdwatching throughout his life. He has a unique and amusing voice that comes through his writing, even as he speaks of coming out, his sometimes difficult family history, and the time a white woman called the police on him when he reminded her that her dog needed to be leashed in the park (a rule very near and dear to birders). He balances this out with tales of his time working at Marvel comics, his adventures around the world, and his lack of self-care and hygiene during the Spring migration. All around an engaging and entertaining book!! Recommended By Lesley A., Powells.com