" A Sting in the Tale is both a whodunit as well as a revealing study of a bug on whom we depend a great deal." -- Seattle Times " A Sting in the Tale melts memoir and conservation issues into a sweet pot, moving from subject to subject very much in the manner of a foraging bee seeking flowers . The book is warm and delightful: I frequently found myself wanting to put it down to go bird and bee-watching, to find for myself the species [Goulson] discusses." -- NPR "[Goulson's] enthusiasm shines through as he tells of his attempt to bring the short-haired bumblebee back to Britain, its native land . Goulson transforms what could be dry material with stinging wit." -- New York Post "Fascinating and inspiring. Dave Goulson is a genial raconteur, with much to teach us about the biology and conservation of our insect cousins." -- D.

G. Haskell, author of Pulitzer Prize Finalist The Forest Unseen "Goulson's personal touch is stamped throughout.peppered with fascinating observations, a sense of good cheer, and Goulson's undeniable passion for an oft-uncelebrated subject, here presented for appreciation by the casual armchair naturalist." -- Publishers Weekly "What you never knew about bumblebees, from a man who is both passionate and knowledgeable.[An] impressive debut.A delightful book by an author filled with enthusiasm for the natural world and in possession of just the right touch for sharing it with others." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred) "Absorbing and informative.An outstanding piece of nature writing that also celebrates one of mankind's most cherished insects.

" -- Booklist "Goulson's adventures with bumblebees tells the well-written story of the making of a naturalist, and also enchantingly informs us not only about bees but also about ecosystems and conservation." -- Bernd Heinrich, Author of Bumblebee Economics and Mind of the Raven "[Goulson's] book is not only enormously informative, but also hugely entertaining: its light touch and constant humour make cutting-edge research a pleasure to read about. For anyone interested in the natural world, this is essential reading." -- The Independent (London) "Goulson combines enthusiasm with academic authority, addressing the amateur beekeeper and professional apiarist in well-judged proportion." -- The Times (London) "Goulson has plenty of wondrous biological stories to tell, as well as the tale of his own struggle to return the short-haired bumblebee to Britain." -- The Guardian (London).