"Exquisitely rendered. . . . Meloy's gem-studded collection calls us to be mindful of the physical world, to see it–really see it–with fresh eyes." –
Los Angeles Times "Meloy's vision of the world through turquoise-colored glasses is a unique, moving, self-effacing delight." –
The Washington Post "By the time you lift your eyes from the last page, you'll be longing to clasp a piece of stone, to be surrounded by blue water. . . . Powerful and transporting–and funny." –
The Times-Picayune "Finely crafted, vigorously descriptive, dazzling in its insights into biology and culture." –
Booklist "[Meloy] crafts potent meditations on the desert landscape. . . .
The Anthropology of Turquoise explores Meloy's beloved Southwest–a region she knows intimately and describes with her trademark sharp wit." –
Salt Lake Tribune "Amusing and intelligent . . . the talented Meloy is a Southwestern voice to listen to." –
Santa Fe New Mexican "Smart, evocative, and memorable: Nature-writing done right." –Kirkus
(starred review) "Combine[s] the best of travel writing with fascinating slices of history in an irresistible invitation to open our eyes and our minds, taking beauty where we find it." –
Kingston Springs Advocate "Diverse, thoughtful, and humorous." –
Albuquerque Journal "A book of great beauty under which lies a drumbeat of grief and passion for the desert. Meloy is a perfect, often hilarious guide. Trust her on any river. There are images in this book I will never forget." –Nora Gallagher, author of
Practicing Resurrection
