Bits that Begin with B

Today's tidbits are on The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis, Tufted Puffins, and honesty. Today's big bonus bit is an interview with Charlotte Berkes on being a biology professor.

Today's tidbits are on "people before birds," reminding yourself about what's important, and the card game bezique. Today's big book bit is a conversation with Donna Shaw about David Gessner's memoir Ultimate Glory: Frisbee, Obsession, and My Wild Youth.

Today's tidbits are about The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, making your migration work for you, and the "B team" of Boston colleges and universities. Today's big bit is an interview with Ben Shamgochian about the fall bird migration.

Today's tidbits are about Moneyball by Michael Lewis, fantasy birding, and understanding the value of what you're doing. Today's big bit is a conversation with John MacKenna about fantasy baseball.

Today's tidbits are about the Blackpoll Warbler, the New York Knicks, and the value of planning. Today's big book bit is an interview with Anne Drowns about A Walk in the Park by Kevin Federko

Today's tidbits are about Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Biafra, and looking for the humanity in everyone. Today's big bit is an interview with Ben Shamgochian about the spring bird migration.

Today's tidbits are about the Indigo Bunting, Peterson Field Guides, and following your curiosity. Today's big bit is an interview with Steve Schwartz about the Upper Delaware Bio Blitz.

Today's tidbits are about letting others win, the Eastern Bluebird, and bioluminescence. Today's big bit is an interview with Susan Edwards Richmond on her children's books about field biology.

Todays tidbits are about snooker, The Weight Game , and bird feeding. Today's big bit is an interview with Gaby Simons about mindfulness meditation.

Todays tidbits are about bookmobiles, workarounds, and the Bobbitt Worm. Today's big bit is an interview with Gary Bletsch about birding around the world.

Today's tidbits are about ptarmigans, taking on new challenges, and Use Your Words by Jim McCoy. Today's big bit is a conversation with Katrina Fenton about butterflies.

Today's tidbits are about robins, brevity, and decoding what other people say. Today's big bit is a conversation with Amy Butler Greenfield about her book The Woman All Spies Fear .

Today's tidbits are about Vulture: the Secret Life of an Unloved Bird by Katie Fallon, opportunism, and Buffalo, New York. Today's big bit is a conversation with Katie Fallon about vultures.

Today's tidbits are about the American Bittern, Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation by Olivia Judson, and kindness. Today's big bit is an interview with Emily Tenreiro about beer in the restaurant business.

Today's tidbits are about retirement, waxwings, and "the Blue Jay bidet." Today's big bit is a conversation with Megan Hamilton about The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien

Today's tidbits are about The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien, the Butler family, and getting stuff done. Today's big bit is a conversation with Mollee Brown about leading birdwatching tours.

Today's tidbits are about the Blue Jay, about The Summer Game by Roger Angell, and about shaking off failure. Today's big bit is about the epic 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Today's tidbits are about the Dovekie, doing the math on your bucket list, and the balaclava. Today's big bit is an interview with award-winning author Jacqueline Davies.

Today's tidbits: Competition, the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, and nine-ball in billiards. Today's Big Bit: A conversation with Tom Young about the World Series of Birding and the Super Bowl of Birding

Today's tidbits: the Northern Fulmar, Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe, and othering. Today's big bit: a conversation with Nicola Monteith about the city of Belfast

Today's tidbits: the Limpkin, Botswana, and making things groovy. Our big bit: a conversation with Elizabeth Christopher about the writers studio at Follow Your Art Community Studios in Melrose.

Today's tidbits: how to see that bird you've always wanted to see, reading that book you've always wanted to read, and the color blue. Today's big bit: alternatives to resolutions

Today's tidbits: the Snowy Owl, the Author Literary Quote clock, and drinking responsibly. Today's big bit: a conversation with Matt Smith about brewing and Wandering Soul beer.

Today's tidbits: baobab trees, Neil's book Lost Among the Birds, and opening up to others. Today's big bit: a conversation with former North American Big Year record holder Neil Hayward.

Today's tidbits: the Common Nighthawk, The World without Us by Alan Weisman, and understanding the right professional role for yourself. Todays big bit: a conversation with Laurie Halpin about bartending.