THE ESCAPE ARTIST on Sale!

THE ESCAPE ARTIST is now on sale!  Follow Inky's real life adventure as he escapes from The National Aquarium of New Zealand, illustrated by the wonderful artwork of Galia Bernstein.  Published by the Greenwillow imprint at Harper Collins, the book has received starred reviews from Publisher's Weekly and Kirkus, and is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection.

Watch Thor at Aspen Ideas

Thor joined paleontologist Mairin Balisi and entomologist Samuel Ramsey to discuss "The Innovation of Animals" at the 2025 Aspen Ideas Festival, and spotted a pair of 'innovative' house wrens nesting in the roof above the audience's heads!  The session was moderated by Science editor-in-chief, Holden Thorp, and can be viewed in full here, or on YouTube.

Thor on C-SPAN

This recent episode of C-SPAN's popular BOOK TV program features Thor reading from his latest work, Close to Home.  Filmed at Town Hall Seattle, the presentation includes pictures and stories from the book, as well as questions from the audience.  Click here to stream the full episode anytime on C-SPAN. 

 

 

 

Thor Featured in NOEMA Magazine

The latest issue of NOEMA Magazine features Thor's essay "The Neglected Abundance of Your Back Yard," adapted from his latest book, Close to Home.  Read the essay online here, and learn more about NOEMA here.

Thor Defends Seeds in The Guardian

 

Recent budget cuts threaten the future of the US National Seed Bank, a vital reservoir for food security and biodiversity.  Read Thor's Guardian op-ed in defense of seeds here.

CLOSE TO HOME on Sale!

Thor's new book CLOSE TO HOME is now on sale and early reviews are flowing in.  The Wall Street Journal calls it "a loving goad for readers to get outside and pay attention," and The Seattle Times applauds its "captivating mix of engaging stories, accessible science and interesting facts!"  Click here for a list of upcoming tour dates, and look for a copy at your local bookstore, library, or online retailer.

Thor Returns to Dan Aykroyd's UnBelievable

Thor returns for season two of The History Channel's popular show, The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd, discussing the biology of everything from drunken monkeys to tardigrades to carnivorous butterflies.  Tune in to the latest episodes on The History Channel or through your favorite streaming service.