Editor's note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. Sure, you could read advertising blurbs on Amazon, but wouldn't you be more likely to believe a neighbor with no skin in the game over a corporation being fed words by publishers? So in this series, we are sharing these mini-reviews with you. Have any to offer? Email bellis@denverpost.com. “The Vaster Wilds,” by Lauren Groff (Riverhead Books, September 2023)
Animals we're fascinated by them. We study them, name them and welcome them into our homes. From buying a $300 cat tree for your rescue kitten, to running your dog's Instagram account, or even visiting the zoo just to catch a glimpse of an animal it's pretty clear that we're infatuated with these creatures and want to learn everything we can about them.