Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer, is everything you want a nonfiction book to be. I was very overwhelmed by her writing (in the best way) because it is very poetic. You will learn a lot and it will make you appreciate our relationship with the… Continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass
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Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon
Let me start off by saying I know what D&D is and I have heard of Critical Role but that is it. The title of this book was created/mentioned within a critical role game and then turned into a real book. It is an official book so the idea was not stolen by the author.… Continue reading Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
I am taking this statement from a Goodreads review I saw about this book: "Small but mighty." That is the perfect description for this novel. It is super short and can be read in one day. I listened to the audiobook at 1.25x speed and it was perfect. The audiobook narrator, Aidan Kelly, is perfect… Continue reading Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Winner of the Booker Prize 2024, Samantha Harvey is one of only five (5) women who have won this prize. This book will not be for everyone because there isn't really a plot. However, it is now in the top 10 best books I have ever read. There is just a magical description of earth… Continue reading Orbital by Samantha Harvey
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorite authors and this novel did not disappoint. I’ve never been underwhelmed by any of her books so far. It was on the list of so many favorite books in 2024 and I am proud to say I’m part of that trend. My friend also added it to her… Continue reading Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
