by Neil Shubin
First published 2025
Geologist Neil Shubin ventures to the remote corners of the globe, uncovering the hidden stories written in the Earth's crust. From the melting glaciers of Greenland to the arid deserts of Mongolia, Shubin confronts the realities of a rapidly changing climate. As he documents vanishing landscapes and disappearing species, a stark portrait emerges - one that challenges us to reckon with our impact on this fragile world.
Genres: environment, non-fiction, 21st-century, earth-sciences, climate-change, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, personal-journey
Setting: Greenland, Mongolia
Period: 21st-century
288 pages · Hardcover · Dutton