Virga & Bone

Narrator Rick Adamson presents these essays about the deserts of the American Southwest in a slightly gruff voice befitting the author's reputation as a naturalist and an adventurer. Adamson is confident and direct as the various treks and journeys throughout the collection unfold. For those who enjoy nature writing, these brief essays are a quick way to tour Monument Valley and other deserts with an expert guide. During the pandemic, this might be exactly the listening experience many are after. Adamson is a good choice for these meditations on rugged landscapes by a writer who loves them. Fans of travel writing and nature science will dip into these 15-30-minute offerings with glee. M.R. � AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine