Thomas Lowe Fleischner & Anne Haven McDonnell In Conversation

Date and Time

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location

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Thomas Lowe Fleischner and Anne Haven McDonnell will speak about and sign their new books, Astonished by Beauty: A Field Guide to the Practice of Paying Attention, and Singing Under Snow, on Thursday, September 24th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore. Tickets for this event are $5 (plus a small processing fee) and are available on Eventbrite.

About Astonished by Beauty:
What happens when we truly pay attention to the natural world? Astonished by Beauty offers a thoughtful and practical guide to reconnecting with nature through the practice of natural history. Through a series of brief, intimate stories from the Alaskan Arctic to the Amazon, Fleischner reveals how both easy and meaningful it is to deepen our connection with the land and its creatures. Offering simple, grounded steps to nurture this bond, the book is part reflection, part guide, calling for a life lived with care, presence, and respect for the wild beauty that surrounds us.

About Singing Under Snow:
These are poems of queer ecology—poetry that “exults in the grit and texture of the natural world, in the unassuming and overlooked wonders beneath our feet and beyond our doors—in lichen and snow, in martens and mushrooms.” In reckoning with a mother’s aging, a breakup, or grief and disorientation in the face of the climate crisis, these poems seek a spiritual meaning in ecological belonging. Central to the collection is a series of poems exploring science, ceremony, and personal encounters with fungi.

IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
A coupon good for $5 off a copy of Astonished by Beauty or Singing Under Snow, or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
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