AWA’s October 2026 Book Club Meeting
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This quarter’s read: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey.
In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Tova Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common woodland snail.
While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world. Intrigued by the snail’s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, offering a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal.
Join us to discuss the book and offer your own insights! No worries if you don’t finish the whole thing before the meeting.
Note: if you register but then are unable to attend, please let us know so that we may accommodate other interested readers.
In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Tova Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her encounter with a Neohelix albolabris—a common woodland snail.
While an illness keeps her bedridden, Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own place in the world. Intrigued by the snail’s molluscan anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion, and courtship activities, Bailey becomes an astute and amused observer, offering a candid and engaging look into the curious life of this underappreciated small animal.
Join us to discuss the book and offer your own insights! No worries if you don’t finish the whole thing before the meeting.
Note: if you register but then are unable to attend, please let us know so that we may accommodate other interested readers.
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Alberta Wilderness Association, 455 12 St NW,Calgary, AB, Canada
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