Books and Chocolate~April 2026

Planning some vacation time soon has got me thinking of travel and books with travel and adventure. Here’s one with dragons that I think you will enjoy.

Just so you know, links below are Amazon associate links, so if you buy anything through them, I will get a couple of pennies from that.

A Natural History of Dragons

“You, dear reader, continue at your own risk. It is not for the faint of heart—no more so than the study of dragons itself. But such study offers rewards beyond compare: to stand in a dragon’s presence, even for the briefest of moments—even at the risk of one’s life—is a delight that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. . . .”

All the world, from Scirland to the farthest reaches of Eriga, know Isabella, Lady Trent, to be the world’s preeminent dragon naturalist. She is the remarkable woman who brought the study of dragons out of the misty shadows of myth and misunderstanding into the clear light of modern science. But before she became the illustrious figure we know today, there was a bookish young woman whose passion for learning, natural history, and, yes, dragons defied the stifling conventions of her day.

Here at last, in her own words, is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation, her prospects, and her fragile flesh and bone to satisfy her scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love and happiness despite her lamentable eccentricities; and of her thrilling expedition to the perilous mountains of Vystrana, where she made the first of many historic discoveries that would change the world forever.

Set as a memoir in the Victorian era, this one has a very unique flavor and character. The main chaacter is definitely eccentric, in the sort of way that makes you want to hang out with her and ask about her adventures. Definitely a great addition to a summer reading list.