It’s no secret that I have for years been deeply impressed by the writing and editorial taste of Melissa Harrison. From her quartet of seasonal nature-themed literature, to her novels – most recently the captivating as well as somewhat haunting “All Among the Barley” – to her recently published collection of of her “Nature Notebook” column from The Times titled “The Stubborn Light of Things” – which also shares the name of her superb 2020 podcast series that helped so many of us, myself included, to endure the mental and emotional strains of the CoVid-19 lockdowns, she has demonstrated over and again her remarkable creative talents.
