On Animals

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Magnificent.” — The New York Times * “Beguiling, observant, and howlingly funny.” — San Francisco Chronicle * “Spectacular.” — Star Tribune (Minneapolis) * “Full of astonishments.” — The Boston Globe Susan Orlean, a celebrated New Yorker staff writer and author of the New York Times bestseller The Library Book, compiles a lifetime of reflections and profiles on animals. She notes that our interactions with animals have captivated thinkers for centuries. From her childhood fascination with writing about animals to her current explorations, Orlean delves into the complex relationships we share with various creatures. Her narratives span household pets, livestock, and wild animals, highlighting their significance in human life. In her own backyard, she finds joy in keeping chickens, while in New Jersey, she encounters a woman with twenty-three pet tigers, revealing the unexpected realities of animal ownership. Orlean also shares stories of a famous whale in Iceland and hardworking donkeys in Morocco. Through her engaging prose and thorough research, these tales celebrate the profound connections across species that enrich our lives.