I read a lot. Especially about bees. A recent new book Honey and Venom is by friend/colleague Andrew Cote. He is president of the NYC Bee Keepers Association . His new book Honey and Venom Confessions of a Urban Beekeepers is a must read.
He is a fourth generation beekeeper raised with bees since childhood in is Fairfield CT home. He has installed some of the world-famous hives throughout New York City and in some of the most famous landmark buildings. Beekeeping has been legal in NYC since 2010. I had my first hives in Cherry Grove ,Fire Island and then on my terrace in NYC.
His book is educational, as well as funny with all of its stories. You will learn about beekeeping from one of the best. I love that he learned beekeeping from his father , Norm - an ex navy man like my own father.
Andrew is charming, intelligent and empathic. Empathetic for the periled honey bees. His approach to beekeeping and to bees is beyond approach. I admire this individual Get his book . You will not be disappointed. Check out Andrewshoney.com