While some authors write a book that is a checklist to follow, from their experience following someone elses checklist, Tara has written a book that will help beekeepers make decisions from a deeper understanding of the bees themselves...For the first half of it, I thought to myself that from now on this book will be my top recommendation to my beginning beekeeping students. By the time I started the second half, I decided that it will be my top recommendation for my intermediate beekeepers, too...Caroline Brown, the illustrator, really outdid herself. The illustrations make written points easy to understand and remember. They have the perfect balance of cuteness and correctness, with some humor. The illustrations are integral to the book...Book lovers will understand when I say that the format, paper quality, colors, layout, and design make it a real pleasure to read. It is listed as a paperback, but the cover isnt just paper. You could get honey on it, and wash it off without damaging it - not that there is ever out-of-place honey in a beekeepers house! (American Bee Journal) [ This book offers] practical explanations for anyone starting their beekeeping journey. (Mother Earth News Podcast) There is a lot to like in this book[ which] covered many pointers that a newer beekeeper would want to know. (The Beekeeper's Quarterly)
