In 2024 I read about 64 books--that is, I wrote about 64 books in my monthly roundups, not counting a few books I reread and some that I read for classwork, which feels like a substantively different kind of engagement to me. These were the ones I loved the best. Cracking good stories I just… Continue reading Books I loved in 2024
Author: Sara Davis
Reading roundup: December 2024
OkPsyche, Hum, The Serviceberry, The Safekeep, As Far as the Light Reaches, Event Factory, and Of Time and Turtles.
Reading Roundup: November 2024
The English Understand Wool, I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself, Flow, How to Blow Up a Pipeline, The Bog Wife, It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over, The Rachel Incident, Liars.
Climate roundup: Well, this sucks
Folks, the news is bad. Humanity has crossed seven out of eight global thresholds needed to keep Earth stable and provide a good life for all, according to the Earth Commission report. 87.5% screwed (We Can Fix It, October 31, 2024) ‘No sign’ of promised fossil fuel transition as emissions hit new high (Guardian, November… Continue reading Climate roundup: Well, this sucks
Reading Roundup: October 2024
The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet by Nadina Galle. This book is a breezier read than the title might imply; in each chapter, the author flies through several different examples of technology put to use in helping cities around the world prepare and adapt… Continue reading Reading Roundup: October 2024
Climate roundup: Tempests and protests
Hello friends. There's a lot going on this fall, especially in the US as we approach a presidential election, but let's make a pact to keep talking about climate change. Cite the facts. Refute disinformation. Don't let your friends and family feel isolated and alone in their grief or confusion; encourage them to talk too.… Continue reading Climate roundup: Tempests and protests
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