The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love

De: India Holton

Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!

"So riotously clever it almost defies description...an alchemy of romantic elements held in perfect harmony."—NPR

Rival ornithologists hunt through England for a rare magical bird in this historical-fantasy rom-com reminiscent of Indiana Jones but with manners, tea, and helicopter parasols.

Beth Pickering is on the verge of finally capturing the rare deathwhistler bird when Professor Devon Lockley swoops in, stealing both her bird and her imagination like a villain. Albeit a handsome and charming villain, but that's beside the point. As someone highly educated in the ruthless discipline of ornithology, Beth knows trouble when she sees it, and she is determined to keep her distance from Devon.

For his part, Devon has never been more smitten than when he first set eyes on Professor Beth Pickering. She's so pretty, so polite, so capable of bringing down a fiery, deadly bird using only her wits. In other words, an angel. Devon understands he must not get close to her, however, since they're professional rivals.

When a competition to become Birder of the Year by capturing an endangered caladrius bird is announced, Beth and Devon are forced to team up to have any chance of winning. Now keeping their distance becomes a question of one bed or two. But they must take the risk, because fowl play is afoot, and they can't trust anyone else—for all may be fair in love and war, but this is ornithology.

©2024 India Holton (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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"India Holton infuses the story with wry wit and meta inside jokes. Every sentence is positively vibrating with the kind of charm that will have you pressing your lips together with laughter. And yet amid all the outrageous and camp fun, Holton also succeeds in building a genuine love story – between two people who have kept the world at a distance for years but somehow find a home within each other. And if that doesn't sell you, then you should at least know this book has one of the funniest twists on the ‘one bed’ trope I've read in a long time.”—NPR

"Holton continues to be the world's leading engineer of the romp. The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love is positively confectionary: a sweetly earnest love story wrapped in layers of sharp word-play, deadly magical birds, and cheeky narrative awareness."—Alix E. Harrow, New York Times bestselling author of Starling House

“Holton’s prose winks and sparkles with wit and magic, flitting expertly between laugh-out-loud hijinks, swoon-worthy romance, and adventure filled with fowl play. The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is pure, rollicking fun—and will set your heart aflutter.”—Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of A Fragile Enchantment

India holton is the best!!!

India Holton never disappoints—I absolutely love her books! Every single one is amazing. The audiobook narration for this one was absolutely perfect.💕💕💕

Playful and charming

India Holton has a knack for weaving absolutely charming stories with characters that make you grin and chuckle. The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is no different — it is twisty, whimsical, and will put a grin on your face page after page.

Best Narrator Ever

India Holton has quickly become one of my favorite authors. There has not been a single one of her books I have not been utterly in love with — the tone, the characters, the stories, the voice, and that perfect audiobook narrator. Seriously, this narrator is THE BEST! This one may be my favorite Holton’s, though. So good!! I am a forever fan!

another great title by India Holten!

I love this book and excited to listen to it again! I love the characters and spent most of the book smiling at their interactions. I highly recommend!!!

Fun love story

A great, silly, uplifting love story. A fun story on finding love when least expecting it.

Great academic regency romance with tongue firmly in cheek

Loved this tour de force send up of romantic tropes and the academic frenzy surrounding a search for a magical bird in Victorian England and France. Featuring well-drawn characters and a neurospicy brainy heroine, a gallant and charming hero, and horrible bird snatching bad guys and a passel of moral-free journalists.

An excellent performance as well.

Well done!

felt like a hug

The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love is an absolute joy to read! Though not a long book, it masterfully captures the slow, steady growth of love in a way that feels both natural and deeply satisfying. The narrator adds so much charm, offering witty insights into what the characters are truly feeling—especially when they’re trying to convince themselves otherwise. The warmth of the story wraps around you like a cozy hug, and the creativity woven into the bird themes adds an extra layer of delight. It’s the perfect book for anyone who loves romance with a touch of humor and heart. I had a great time!

Fun and delightful

An enjoyable jaunt through the countryside filled with mystery and intrigue and magical birds and love!! So sweet and filled with banter and intellect.

Just Absolute Gold

If you're looking for some joy in your listening experience, look no further! Romance, laughter, adventure, cleverness, relatability, ridiculousness -- it's all there and absolutely brilliant.

An absolute DELIGHT!

It’s been a while since I laughed so much while reading a book. The laughs per page are equivalent to the best Discworld books. And like those books, the humor isn’t just in the situations, but in the prose. The author manages to write incredibly funny descriptions and dialogue.

The two main characters are almost too perfect, but in a book such as this, that doesn’t matter. Because they are perfect for each other, too. I loved how their relationship developed and was glad I didn’t have to wait too long for them to admit they loved each other and finally make love.

The entire book was just so much fun!

Plus, the narration was perfectly done by the BRILLIANT Elizabeth Knoweldon, who also does the Lady Hardcastle series. She has such a wide range of accents and voices, and she applied them well. Really wonderful work!!