From our local birding expert Maeve Kim: "Hello, fellow lovers of outdoor Vermont - I’d like to invite you to one of two scheduled readings and discussions of my new novel, Ivy’s Optics. It’s a love story: about love for nature, love for birds and birding, and love between the two main characters. Readings are at Phoenix Books in Burlington on Wednesday 6/22 at 7PM, and at Emile Gruppé Gallery in Jericho Center (at Jericho Settlers Farm near the top of Barber Farm Road) on Sunday 6/26 at 3PM.
Here’s a blurb: Ivy isn’t thrilled when a surly newcomer shows up for the monthly bird walk. He says almost nothing and smiles even less - but he’s there again for the next walk, and the next. He’s part of the group through eagles and owls and diving ducks and the return of spring warblers, and through emotional upheaval and near-tragedy. Then a very rare little bird comes to Vermont and affects human lives in unexpected ways. - Maeve

Feb 16, 2025, 10 AM to 1 PM

Feb 19, 2025, 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Feb 20, 2025, 7 to 8 PM