Hello,

Yes, books are great! I have bought and read many dozens. Other 
beekeepers in my club have told outsiders, that I am very knowledgeable 
about bees. Well, maybe, but reading certainly has considerably helped, 
as has reading the many interesting informative clashing or harmonious 
posts on this list.

If you don't mind my respectful submission, I would like to suggest that 
beekeepers, experienced or newbees, please patronize your book orders 
thru established bee supply companies or even through your Local 
Independent bookseller, rather than the giant corporations. I do.

As a comparison to honey, if you have a fine local or regional product, 
would you want it blended with unknown sources of foreign honey to be 
sold at cheap rates in the giant corporate stores? I try to buy all my 
foods locally and in season. Though books are not local, local or 
regional purchases makes much more economic sense to me.

Respectfully,
Alf Bashore
Danville, PA

Bill T wrote:
> Truth is, and it came home with an off list query, books are better than any
> FAQ or list. Best is still Diane's book, which is the one I recommended, but
> there are many that are great for beginners. Amazon has most of them for a
> decent price.
>
>
> Bill Truesdell
> Bath, Maine
>   

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