Aspen Ideas Festival & Chuckanut Writers Conference

 

Look for Thor at two literary events in late June. He will be on the faculty and giving a plenary session about storytelling at the Chuckanut Writers Conference in Bellingham, WA from June 26-28, and he will be speaking about "The Innovation of Animals" at The Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, CO, on June 30th. Registration for both events is open and ongoing. Click here to register for Chuckanut Writers, and here to register for Aspen Ideas.

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.

Cover Reveal for The Escape Artist!

Thor's new children's book, The Escape Artist, hits the stores on July 22!  Available for pre-order now, it tells the true story of Inky, an octopus that escaped from the National Aquarium of New Zealand.  The book features gorgeous artwork by the brilliant Galia Bernstein, and has already received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly!

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.

Early Praise for CLOSE TO HOME!

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.

 

Cover Reveal for CLOSE TO HOME!

 

The cover for Thor's next book, CLOSE TO HOME, features design-work by the talented Ann Kirchner at Basic Books, and and the lovely art of Lisa Graa Jensen.  The book will be released on March 11, 2025.  Pre-order now from any bookstore!