Of Time and Turtles
By Sy Montgomery
Pub Date Sept. 19, 2023
Mariner
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion,
* nonfiction
I have read and enjoyed many of Montgomerys books. I love the journey about nonfiction animals,
As always a beautifully written book.
I highly recommend this for people interested in rescuing turtles.
5 stars

I have read so many of Sy Montgomery's books, and every time I have no idea where the book will go, but I know that I will love the journey (and that there will be animals). This book focusing on turtles while intersecting the pandemic and aging is another beautiful edition to Montgomery's oeuvre. She writes with such compassion and thoughtfulness that its almost meditative to read. I learned so much about turtles and the conservation, rescue, and care efforts.
I appreciated the diverse cast of people and animals that we meet along the way in this journey. Our human cast includes the deafblind, trans, POC, and people young and old who all get involved to help turtles. Montgomery doesn't flinch away from the tragedies and looming threats (both for turtles and humans) but there is always the thread of hope and awe in what can be accomplished.
As always a beautifully written work, that I think teaches as much about turtles and nature as it does about humanity.

This wasn't what I expected, but it was quite good! I enjoyed the storytelling, and the cover art is phenomenal.

I learned so much about turtles from this book; reading it was a pleasure! The stories and encounters kept me coming back for more. I highly recommend Of Time and Turtles!

I have been waiting years to read this book, even since Sy Montgomery came to speak (over zoom) at one of my book discussions for the library. The gals and I had the best time of our lives talking with her.
I loved getting to know Alexxia and Natasha through this book. As I fight for the wildlife rehab center in my own city I am inspired by these women and their drive to save turtles.
I want all of my students (I now work in deafblind services) to know about Natasha.
Also Percy who runs at people, because people don't realize turtles have personality.
I love everything about this book. I am so glad I got to read it. Thank you for the ARC.
I will be buying a copy.

I started reading this book before I finished the authors other book, the Soul of an Octapus.
I have to say this book is hands down better.

The author stayed on topic with the turtles, the many different species of turtles, turtle rehabilitation and more.
I learned a lot about turtles and how dedicated the people caring for them are.

I applaud the efforts of the volunteers trying to make turtles the best that they can be.

This was an easy read, sometimes difficult when a turtle didn't make it.

Overall a wonderfully enchanting book all about turtles.

Sy Montgomery is one of my favorite authors so I was excited to see Of Time and Turtles on NetGalley (thanks for the ARC!). Overall I would describe this book as a story of rescuing turtles, more than a story of turtles in general. I found the medical details described during the author's time at a turtle rescue center fascinating. There were absolutely details in this book that I have not read elsewhere, and I enjoyed the authors description of not only the turtles she met while writing this book, but the people as well.

The author loves our earth, and it's very evident. Reading of Time and Turtles is almost meditative, and it made me think about nature, our responsibilities and how animals have taken care of this world long before us. Read this book...it's important. Thank you to Mariner Books, the author and NetGalley for an e-ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Sy Montgomery writes the most beautiful, impactful nature/science writing on the planet. I’m convinced if world leaders read her books we would be living in a vastly different, much better world