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• The Golden Spruce

  a True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed

  Vaillant, John

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  A captivating but tragic story of a unique golden Sitka spruce tree in British Columbia, its fateful encounter with a conflicted environmental activist, and the larger issues of cultural clashes, conservation, and the impact of human actions on the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Overstory

  a Novel

  Powers, Richard, 1957-

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  An epic novel that weaves together the lives of nine characters who are deeply connected to trees, exploring their profound relationship with nature and the urgent need for environmental awareness and activism in a world facing ecological crisis.

• Homo Deus

  a Brief History of Tomorrow

  Harari, Yuval N.

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  Dive into the future of humanity, examine the potential paths and challenges that lie ahead as we progress towards becoming god-like beings, harness technology to overcome mortality, reshape our societies, and redefine the meaning of life itself in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Greenwood

  Christie, Michael, 1976-

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  Canadian author Michael Christie's second novel that spans generations and explores the complex connections between humans and trees, delving into the lives of characters whose fates are intertwined with the fate of an ancient forest, offering a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lab Girl

  Jahren, Hope

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  Hope Jahren's memoir that beautifully combines the author's personal journey as a female scientist with fascinating insights into the wonders of the natural world, offering a compelling narrative about passion, perseverance, and the power of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Finding the Mother Tree

  Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest

  Simard, S. (Suzanne)

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  Readers are taken on a closer look into the intricate network of communication and mutual support among trees, revealing the groundbreaking discoveries of the author's research on forest ecosystems and underscoring the profound interdependence of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Nickel Boys

  a Novel

  Whitehead, Colson, 1969-

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  Inspired by true events, "The Nickel Boys" follows the lives of two African-American boys who face injustice and brutality at a reform school in Florida, shedding light on the systemic racism and resilience in the face of adversity in mid-20th…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Black Snow

  a Novel

  Lynch, Paul, 1977-

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  Readers are transported into a bleak and desolate world of a small Irish community in the early 20th century, delving into the lives of characters grappling with poverty, loss, and the relentless grip of a suffocating darkness, exploring themes of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Town Called Solace

  Lawson, Mary, 1946-

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  A poignant and deeply human novel by Mary Lawson that explores the interconnected lives of three characters in a small Canadian town, exploring themes of family, grief, and the unexpected bonds that form in times of hardship, painting a vivid…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• There There

  a Novel

  Orange, Tommy, 1982-

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  Tommy Orange's gripping and multi-perspective novel that illuminates the lives of urban Native Americans living in Oakland, California, as their individual stories converge toward a dramatic and heartrending climax, exploring themes of identity,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Starlight

  An Unfinished Novel

  Wagamese, Richard

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  A heartfelt and lyrical novel that follows the journey of a troubled young man named Franklin Starlight and his relationship with an aging ex-rodeo star, exploring themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the healing power of nature as they embark on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Death of Grass

  Christopher, John, 1922-2012

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  "The Death of Grass" is a gripping and dystopian novel by John Christopher that depicts the collapse of civilization when a devastating virus wipes out all form of grass, plunging society into chaos and exploring the darkest aspects of human nature…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bushman's Lair

  on the Trail of the Fugitive of the Shuswap

  McKendrick, Paul, 1976-

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  Through extensive research and interviews, this gripping tale explores the motivations and actions of the enigmatic fugitive known as the Bushman of Shuswap. McKendrick describes the Bushman's hidden hideout while shedding light on the mysterious…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Why I Am Not a Buddhist

  Thompson, Evan

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  Evan Thompson challenges the conventional understanding of Buddhism and questions its core tenets while emphasizing the importance of integrating science, cognitive science, and phenomenology to develop a more comprehensive understanding of human…Read moreRead more of this annotation