Night Magic

Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark

De: Leigh Ann Henion

Narrado por: Leigh Ann Henion

From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light.

In this glorious celebration of the night, New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit. Because no matter where we live, we are surrounded by animals that rise with the moon, and blooms that reveal themselves as light fades. Henion explores her home region of Appalachia, where she attends a synchronous firefly event in Tennessee, a bat outing in Alabama, and a moth festival in Ohio. In North Carolina, she finds forests alight with bioluminescent mushrooms, neighborhood trees full of screech owls, and valleys teeming with migratory salamanders. Along the way, Henion encounters naturalists, biologists, primitive-skills experts, and others who’ve dedicated their lives to cultivating relationships with darkness.

Every page of this lyrical book feels like an opportunity to ask: How did I not know about this before? For example, we learn that it can take hours, not minutes, for human eyes to reach full night vision capacity. And that there are thousands of firefly species on earth, many with flash patterns as unique as fingerprints. In an age of increasing artificial light, Night Magic focuses on the amazing biodiversity that still surrounds us after sunset. We do not need to stargaze into the distant cosmos or dive into the depths of oceans to find awe in the dark. There are dazzling wonders in our own backyards. And readers of World of Wonders, Entangled Life, and The Hidden Life of Trees will discover joy in Night Magic.

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Named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, Science News, and Kirkus Reviews

Named a Most Anticipated/Recommended Book of the Season by the Washington Post, Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews

A Fully Booked Podcast/Kirkus Reviews Editor's Pick

"A dazzling reminder of what it means to take stock of our planet's night wisdom, and a prescient reminder to let your vision ripen at night. And if you do—you'll understand why we need more evenings full of foxfire and ‘mothapaloozas.’ In this vivid book, Henion renders our night world with profound care and discovery. Prepare to be enchanted. Prepare to love the darkness.”
—Aimee Nezhukumatathil, New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders

“A lyrical, fascinating story about exploring the secret world of darkness and the remarkable creatures within it . . . Henion writes with poetic grace.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Night Magic is an illuminating exploration of the dark. Beautifully written, often moving, and full of wonder.”
—Richard Louv, international bestselling author of Last Child in the Woods and Our Wild Calling

“Henion’s science-based book about the flora and fauna that adorn the nightscape is also a philosophical exploration of the role darkness plays in our lives . . . Culture tells us to 'step into the light,' but she asks what might happen if we pause in the darkness to witness what it offers . . . staying alert to the possibility of wonder.”—The Washington Post

"Lovely... truly inspired…and very clever... An appreciation of nature’s nocturnal organisms can help us reset our relationship with the night... That’s the gift of Night Magic. It may make you think differently about the night. I know it has for me."—Wall Street Journal

"Leigh Ann Henion has illuminated the natural treasures that live by night. Moths, fireflies, owls, and much more are brought to attention in these pages with the hope that we can put aside our fear of the dark and experience what happens during a full half of our stay on earth. Night Magic is a beautiful journey."

—Douglas W. Tallamy, New York Times bestselling author of Nature’s Best Hope and Bringing Nature Home

“A thrilling exploration of a world that waits for us behind the lights.”
—Tristan Gooley, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs and How to Read a Tree

“Brilliant. Leigh Ann Henion is an inspiring and wise guide not only to the biological marvels of night, but also to the communities of people who celebrate and protect the rich life of the dark. Beyond fear of the dark is wonder, vividly evoked in these pages.”—David George Haskell, author of Sounds Wild and Broken, The Songs of Trees, and The Forest Unseen

Moths, worms and bats - oh my!

Really enjoyed all the creatures and nature! Story has encouraged me to get out into the dark more often. Interesting, educational and inspiring.. I was wishing for visuals!

Night Magic is the perfect title! A delight!

I loved this book. It was a nature lovers dream. The author was whimsical, contemplative and provided wonderful information on things that fly, live, & thrive in the night-including us! The idea of how artificial light is affecting both animals and humans alike is the current that flows through the book. The imagery and poetry the author uses is beautiful and engaging. You feel like you are there seeing the sights and listening to the sounds. The book and the narrator are very relaxing. I learned so much and have much more appreciation for the dark and without it how we cannot properly appreciate or utilize the light. We need the yin & yang of both. I particularly loved her thoughts on how electricity is the ghosts of dinosaurs, burning fossil fuels. If you love nature, this will be a sure fire winner!

I love learning about the mysterious sides of our world. I now want to go to Mothapalooza

It is soothing to listen to and engaging. It is a good book to listen to at work.

Astounding!

I never realized what wonders nighttime held, nor its importance in our lives in the lives of other beings. I’ve already listened to this book 3 times. I know I’ll listen again because I have a lot to learn.

A great poetic dive into a hidden world!

Balanced parts biology, poetry and adventure. I've always been drawn to night, whether it be the small patch in my back yard growing up so I could see the stars or seeking out bioluminecensent things in nature. This was the perfect book for me right now as I am trying to learn more about how we interact with darkness and the awe/wonder that we miss out on. tlThe book was the tipping point to enticed me to try growing some bitter oysters (mushrooms) to experience it first hand! I was particularly drawn to the glow worms, fireflies, and foxfire chapters. Makes me excited to explore the forest around Portland in a different way :) honored to be the first review, I hope it will encourage others to take the journey. Cheers