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What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

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5.0

Listened to the audiobook version of this book and it was a delight to hear the interviews live. The conversations felt candid, heartfelt, and honest. It was incredible to hear from folks in such a broad range of industries discuss what they see as their role in addressing climate change and the solutions that already exist. While keeping it real on how dim the outlook is, this book was hopeful and motivating. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a wonderful interviewer, approaching the discussions with curiosity and excitement that was contagious.

The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson

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• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt

challenging funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney

emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

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• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

The Employees: A Workplace Novel of the 22nd Century by Olga Ravn

dark emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan

funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

Nothing Burns As Bright As You by Ashley Woodfolk

challenging dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis

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5.0