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    We are Reading, Not Meeting in October

    **October Book Club does not meet as we have a SPECIAL EVENT with Tara Chapman this Tuesday night.Learn more here..

    We encourage our Book Club members to read Tara's Book on Beekeepingand attend her special event a get your copy signed and ask the author herself all your questions after her talk "Confessions of a Bee Business Owner."

    For the Bees: A Handbook for Happy Beekeeping

    A handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond.

    The path to becoming a successful beekeeper begins with a deep understanding of the bees themselves. Taking an approach that is both holistic and practical, Tara Chapman, founder and operator of Austin’s beloved Two Hives Honey, begins with a primer on honey bee biology and nutrition as well as beehive architecture. (Did you ever wonder why honey combs are composed of tiny hexagons?) A little scientific knowledge goes a long way: a beekeeper who understands how these fascinating creatures work will be better equipped to recognize a particular colony’s needs, make sound decisions when the unexpected happens, and adapt their care regimen to changing conditions. Moving beyond the basics, Chapman shows potential beekeepers how to spot pests and diseases; manage swarms (those bees aren’t angry; they’re just looking for a good home); and, of course, harvest delicious homegrown honey.

    Imbued with the joy of the beekeeping journey, For the Bees provides practical visual explanations through appealing illustrations, that, alongside Chapman’s own stories from the bee yard, share the charms of these essential insects.

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    November Book Club:

    Next Book Club Meets Tuesday, November, 11 at 7:00 P.M.

    Our November Read:
    "Following the Wild Bees: The Craft and Science of Bee Hunting" by Tomas D. Seeley

    A how-to book on an exhilarating outdoor activity and a unique meditation on the pleasures of the natural world

    Following the Wild Bees is a delightful foray into the pastime of bee hunting, an exhilarating outdoor activity that used to be practiced widely but which few people know about today. Weaving informative discussions of bee biology with colorful anecdotes, personal insights, and beautiful photos, Thomas Seeley describes the history and science behind this lost pastime and how anyone can do it. The bee hunter's reward is a thrilling encounter with nature that challenges mind and body while also giving insights into the remarkable behavior of honey bees living in the wild. Whether you're a bee enthusiast or just curious about the natural world, this book is the ideal companion for newcomers to bee hunting and a rare treat for armchair naturalists.

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    Subscribe to the TVBA Book Club Mailing List:

    • Join this list and you will receive an e-mail each month with the title of the book-of-the-month (chosen by club members at a previous meeting).
    • You will also receive occasional e-mail reminders of the meeting date, time and location, should there be any changes. 
    • Joining this list does NOT put your e-mail on the TVBA Monthly Newsletter list, nor vice-versa.

    • Many titles can be found at the your local library, or via a digital download using Hoopla or Libby (if your library is registered with these services).
    • Spotify Premium users can find many titles in audiobook format included with their subscription.