The Forest

Becomes Her

"A lush, lyrical exploration of sisterhood, rage, and the sacred ties between women and the wild. Blending beauty and depth, book clubs will find plenty to untangle in this urgent and moving tale."

"A brilliantly evocative story of environmental crisis and human resilience...The Forest Becomes Her is a compelling story of intergenerational compassion and care that soars like the great oak at its heart."

"The Forest Becomes Her is a lush, aching meditation on loss, transformation, and the quiet power of women who refuse to be quiet. Julie Carrick Dalton has conjured a landscape that remembers everything — and gives us characters we won't soon forget."

"A sweeping, evocative novel about three women's collective battle to save the land that sustains them. Under Julie Carrick Dalton's spell, I mourned and rejoiced with each woman as she confronted the age-old question of why we hurt the people and places we most love. An unforgettable read."

"Bursts with heart, emotion, and wisdom...timely and important, The Forest Becomes Her is Carrick Dalton at the height of her storytelling prowess."

"A beautifully wrought tale that intertwines motherhood, Mother Nature, and mysticism in unexpected ways. Dalton’s lyrical storytelling captures the aching pull of the land and the bonds that tether us to one another."

"Dalton writes with extraordinary power and beauty about both the outside wilderness and the wildness inside women's bodies, connecting the two in surprising and magnificent ways. A primal scream, and an exhilarating and unforgettable novel."

The Last Beekeeper

"The significance of this story cannot be overstated. It is so much more than a tale about bees: it’s a story about humanity, determination, and honoring the delicate world in which we all live.”

“Filled with meditations on the fragile beauty of nature and the power of hope and resilience, this heartfelt novel will keep readers turning the pages late into the night.”

“Julie’s passion and love for the natural world vibrates gloriously off every page… The Last Beekeeper is not only an intriguing mystery but an important reminder of what we stand to lose."

"Dalton weaves an intricate story of friendships carefully made and tended when mere survival would seem to make such bonds impossible...I couldn’t put it down."

“Julie’s passion and love for the natural world vibrates gloriously off every page… The Last Beekeeper is not only an intriguing mystery but an important reminder of what we stand to lose."

"Dalton’s nature writing is immersive, lush, and closely observed as ever, inviting you to experience afresh the humming of bees, the smell of lavender, and the taste of honey."

Waiting For the Night Song

“...a singular, riveting portrait of persistence and friendship at the end of empire. Through tender prose and a thrilling story, Julie Carrick Dalton tracks the inescapable connectedness between inequity and the body politic, humankind and ecology, and hidden truths and memory.”

“Dalton weaves the vagaries of friendship, the wonder of the natural world, and the power of truth to create a powerful and unforgettable story.”

“Julie Carrick Dalton’s deftly constructed, urgent yet slow-burning debut novel reads like a warning from the frontlines of our rapidly deteriorating natural world.”

“A killer, gorgeous debut that tackles love, racism and even climate change. Waiting for the Night Song will break your heart, leave you breathless and wanting more.”

“Human nature clashes with Mother Nature in this riveting and heartbreaking coming of age story... fans of Delia Owens will swoon to find their new favorite author. A phenomenal debut!”

“Smart and searingly passionate, Dalton’s absorbing mystery debut explores many timely issues including global warming, female friendships, childhood secrets, and the lengths we take to protect them...”