What We Are Reading Today: ‘A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo’ by Indraneil Das

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Updated 03 February 2026
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo’ by Indraneil Das

Borneo is home to a marvelous array of crocodiles, turtles, lizards and snakes. This comprehensive field guide covers them all, with detailed species accounts and informative discussions of Borneo’s geology, climate and vegetation.

Stunningly illustrated with photos by Indraneil Das and other leading nature photographers, “A Field Guide to the Reptiles of Borneo” is an essential travel companion for visitors to the island and a must for anyone interested in reptiles.


What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Mystery of the Mind’ by Wilder Penfield

Updated 09 February 2026
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What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Mystery of the Mind’ by Wilder Penfield

Can the mind be explained by what we know about the brain? Is a person’s being determined by their body alone or by their mind and body as separate elements?

With a foreword by Charles W. Hendel, an introduction by William Feindel, and reflections by Sir Charles Symonds, “The Mystery of the Mind” is Penfield’s compelling personal account of his experiences as a neurosurgeon and scientist observing the inner workings of the brain in conscious patients.