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I may tweak this a little but it's all about books I own and haven't read yet.

1. *moved to 2024 list* The Practice of the Wild: Essays
2. ***READ 8/4/23*** Columbine
3. *moved to 2024 list* The Calculating Stars
4. *moved to 2024 list* How Long 'til Black Future Month?
5. Parable of the Talents
6. ***READ 7/24/23*** Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family
7. Just Kids
8. ***READ 8/27/23*** The World We Make
9. Wanderlust: A History of Walking
10. **READ 6/22/2023** The Road
11. The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity
12. Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity Book

And the four:
1. *moved to 2024 list* How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy
2. Levant: Splendour and Catastrophe on the Mediterranean
3. *moved to 2024 list* The Discourses
4. *moved to 2024 list* How to Read Now

I read the Road many moons ago. Great book. I've only read one Octavia Butler so far and enjoyed it very much. I've got a couple of others on my bookshelf. Good luck with all of your selections.

I've read both Hidden Valley Road and The Road and they were both intense, but very well written. I have Columbine on my individual challenge list also, I'm hoping to get through it this coming year. Happy reading!

You have an interesting list, John, I might drop by from time to time to read your thoughts about the books.
I've read The Road and Just Kids. Great books that will stick by my side. Patty Smith wrote some interesting sentences in Just Kids that makes you wonder about them and some you'll never forget.

I've read Columbine and can highly recommend it.

I have Hidden Valley Road. But I didnt read it yet. The Road was amazing. Made me cry.

Oh Ms Octavia Butler. She was ahead of her time. Columbine I learned so much that the media did not mention.

Hey John- looks like you will have a great year of reading! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Levant: Splendour and Catastrophe on the Mediterranean. I am also looking forward to talking to you about Hidden Valley Road. Happy Reading!

I've read Columbine and it was very well-researched. Good luck!

Great looking list, John.

The Road is just an awesome read; rather dark, but so good. I could read anything by Cormac McCarthy and be so happy.

Great list! Columbine, Hidden Valley Road and Parable of the Talents are all excellent, the first 2 not easy reads.
The others sound interesting too, I can't wait to read your reviews. Happy reading!

Alondra wrote: "Great looking list, John.

The Road is just an awesome read; rather dark, but so good. I could read anything by Cormac McCarthy and be so happy."

His writing is on another level entirely. I'm planning on rereading the Border Trilogy at some point. I don't think I fully appreciated it 20 years ago.

Mary wrote: "Hey John- looks like you will have a great year of reading! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Levant: Splendour and Catastrophe on the Mediterranean. I am also looking forw..."

I think both of those are up soon since I've started both.

John wrote: "His writing is on another level entirely. I'm planning on rereading the Border Trilogy at some point. I don't think I fully appreciated it 20 years ago...."

Oohh, that will definitely be worth your time. I still need to finish it out.

I haven't read anything on your list. Good luck with your challenge.

Hidden Valley Road is SO interesting! Good luck with your challenge in 2023!!

Finally got around to one on the list and finished The Road

John wrote: "Finally got around to one on the list and finished The Road"

What a way to start a list. That is one of my all-time favorites.

How did you like it??

"Like." Isn't the right word exactly. I found it deeply sad and bleak, but hard to put down. I'm still thinking about it.

John wrote: ""Like." Isn't the right word exactly. I found it deeply sad and bleak, but hard to put down. I'm still thinking about it."

I feel you on that one. I loved the writing, but the story was as you said; sad and bleak. It settles into you.

Hidden Valley Road was incredible.

John wrote: "Hidden Valley Road was incredible."

Yes, it's an amazing book. I am thankful the Galvin sisters were willing to share their family's story. Glad you found it meaningful.