What We Are Reading Today: Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery

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Updated 13 August 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery

Sy Montgomery’s “Of Time and Turtles” tells of  her curiosity to the wonder and wisdom of our long-lived cohabitants, turtles‚  and through their stories of hope and rescue.

Elegantly blending science, memoir, philosophy, and drawing on cultures from across the globe, this compassionate portrait of injured turtles and their determined rescuers invites us all to slow down and slip into turtle time.


What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Odd Quantum’ by Sam Treiman

Updated 09 December 2025
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Odd Quantum’ by Sam Treiman

This is a rare and much-needed book: a concise but comprehensive account of quantum mechanics for popular science readers written by a respected physicist.

Sam Treiman—who was internationally renowned for his work in particle physics—makes quantum mechanics accessible to nonspecialists.

Combining mastery of the material with clear, elegant prose and infectious enthusiasm, he conveys the substance, methods, and profound oddities of the field. Treiman begins with an overview of quantum mechanics.