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Reading Holley Bishop: Robbing the Bees: A Biography of Honey

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The humble honeybee has gotten lots of press lately: in films (Bee Movie), novels (The Secret Life of Bees), and buzzing across headlines, the famously busy insect is everywhere. But the rapidly declining bee population — which has largely befuddled scientists — has received decidedly less media attention. If less apian activity sounds like a good thing, think again. As Holley Bishop makes clear in her comprehensive bee-ography, Robbing the Bees, the insects are responsible for more than just honey and the occasional sting. Today, the beekeeper discusses her book and the essential roles these winged pollinators play on our planet.

– Suzanne Niemoth

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