The Fabulous Ordinary

“This fascinating, thoughtful, immersive journey will be savored by readers who enjoy reading natural history essays and learning about the wonders of nature that can still be found in the southeastern US.”—Library Journal

“A catalogue of nature’s beauty that is also devoid of naive sentimentality. . . . [T]o call this book a simple field guide would be to overlook the questioning nature and admirable self-doubt that are hallmarks of Eubanks’s writing.”—North Carolina Literary Review

“One of Eubanks’ great skills is writing about things that might seem simple or ordinary but are too important not to explain and celebrate. . . . With the help of her photographer, Donna Campbell, she takes you there by describing important sights along the way as she introduces people who care about [these The Fabulous Ordinary] places.”—DG Martin, ChapelBoro

“The Fabulous Ordinary encourages parents and children to appreciate, observe, and do what they can to preserve the natural world. Eubanks provides numerous examples, weaving her own experiences being guided and interviewing experts. The sites described are accessible to anyone who has interest, curiosity, passion, and adaptability. An absolute delight.”—Gail Fishman, author of Journeys through Paradise: Pioneering Naturalists in the Southeast

“An engaging and enlightening tour of the US South’s flora and fauna. Many of the region’s most interesting natural phenomena are fleeting, so it is especially important to have a guidebook to show us where and when to look for them. And Eubanks is the perfect tour guide, offering unforgettable and fascinating stories—everything vividly comes to life through her pen. She succeeds, in other words, in making the ordinary fabulous as we encounter everything from glowworms to toads to martins.”—Zackary Vernon, author of Our Bodies Electric