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'His description of the pleasure bees bring is captivating and told in such an engaging manner. This is truly charming.' --News of the World
'An entertaining beekeeping memoir' --The Times
'a must-read for honey lovers' --Daily Mail
'An entertaining beekeeping memoir' --The Times
'a must-read for honey lovers' --Daily Mail
'An entertaining beekeeping memoir' --The Times
'a must-read for honey lovers' --Daily Mail
'An entertaining beekeeping memoir' --The Times
'a must-read for honey lovers' --Daily Mail
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His description of the pleasure bees bring is captivating and told in such an engaging manner. This is truly charming. (News of the World )
An entertaining beekeeping memoir (The Times )
a must-read for honey lovers' Daily Mail
An entertaining beekeeping memoir (The Times )
a must-read for honey lovers' Daily Mail
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a book I had been waiting for with some anticipation, heightened recently with the writer's bee blogs which are hilarious, witty, informative, and rather thought provoking. The problem though sometimes in eagerly anticipating a new book/film/ gadget is the book/film/gadget doesn't quite live up to its expectations.
No such problem with this book. It lived up to my expectations and more. Only a few pages in and the tears were coming down my face from laughing and in this vein I finished the book. For those who know nothing about beekeeping, you get a sort of beginners guide to beekeeping- parts of the hive, different types of bees that make up the colony, how to remove and extract honey etc. All intertwined with his own experiences, mishaps and occasional triumph over adversity. There is also a chapter devoted to stinging, or rather the nature of how he has been stung, and this chapter in itself is worth the price of the book alone.
For those who know Bill from his daytime job, this is not an autobiography; it is about beekeeping, so any references made to his job (BBC Breakfast), Strictly Come Dancing, etc are from the view point of how they impact on his beekeeping and vice versa. In addition, the problems facing bees worldwide and the measures being used to combat these problems are discussed, but not in such a heavy handed way, that you want to flick past those pages and get to the funny sections again.
All in all a very, very funny and witty book that this reader would recommend to anyone regardless of how interested or not they are in bees.
No such problem with this book. It lived up to my expectations and more. Only a few pages in and the tears were coming down my face from laughing and in this vein I finished the book. For those who know nothing about beekeeping, you get a sort of beginners guide to beekeeping- parts of the hive, different types of bees that make up the colony, how to remove and extract honey etc. All intertwined with his own experiences, mishaps and occasional triumph over adversity. There is also a chapter devoted to stinging, or rather the nature of how he has been stung, and this chapter in itself is worth the price of the book alone.
For those who know Bill from his daytime job, this is not an autobiography; it is about beekeeping, so any references made to his job (BBC Breakfast), Strictly Come Dancing, etc are from the view point of how they impact on his beekeeping and vice versa. In addition, the problems facing bees worldwide and the measures being used to combat these problems are discussed, but not in such a heavy handed way, that you want to flick past those pages and get to the funny sections again.
All in all a very, very funny and witty book that this reader would recommend to anyone regardless of how interested or not they are in bees.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As A beginner to beekeeping and currently on a course this book is just what I needed both funny and informative. Even if you are not a beekeeper still a great read!
Congratulations Bill and I am glad you were talked into writing it...
Congratulations Bill and I am glad you were talked into writing it...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Bill's writing style is as engaging and witty as his screen persona but the lexical structuring is such that he could almost be in the room with you. Amusement apart, if like me you're coming to the field of beekeeping as a complete novice it provides a real 'fly on the wall' initiation into the brotherhood. The science of hive construction and the 'what-to-expect' pratfalls of bee contact will amuse and entertain throughout. If you're looking for a holiday read with a difference I would definitely recommend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
What a great read!
This book is funny, informative and well written. It gives the lay-person an idea of what beekeeping involves and is cleaverly woven together with an autobiographic narrative. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Bezzy
Great for would-bebeekeepers
This book gave a great I sight into the pitfalls that might be encountered by the novice beekeeper. My husband is currently on a BK course and we expect beehive and bees soon. Read more
Published 29 days ago by L. Hawkins
One of the most fantastic books I've ever read.
I have been looking at this book for some time meaning to buy it and read it but I got it for Christmas and couldn't put it down I even woke my husband up one morning reading it I... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Boocrew
An entertaining collection of amusing bee-related stories
Does the thought of beekeeping arouse your inquisitive side? Then this may be the ideal book for you. Read more
Published 5 months ago by David Briddock
Bad Beekeeper Club - Bill Turnbull
An excellent read- sound common sense, with some remarkable experiences. The laughs and smiles come with every chapter; a must read for every beekeeper . Read more
Published 5 months ago by Acle
beekeeepers
this was very well written with some very interesting pointers very easy to read rolls like a good story and very amusing great rThe Bad Beekeeper's Club: How I Stumbled into the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by sparkwell28
The Bad Beekeepers Club
This book is a great side ways look into the craft of beekeeping, Bill Turnbull's lighthearted book comes from his recent years as a relatively new beekeeper.
Published 9 months ago by Sting
Bill's beekeeping gaffs
If you keep bees,want to keep them,or couldn't care less about them you will still laugh at Bill's bee keeping exploits
I would recommend this book to cheer up any wet... Read more
I would recommend this book to cheer up any wet... Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. Tait
Funny side of beekeeping
This book is a hilarious, entertaining read. As a beginning beekeeper myself it helped me to laugh at some of my own past mishaps when attempting to manage a hive of 50,000 bees.
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. E. Ledsham
the Bad Beekeepers Club
A good book that is a light hearted side ways approach to Beekeeping, with the highs and lows of the craft. Suits the beekeeper and the just interested.
Published 13 months ago by Sting
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