The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace Wells

“Honestly, we probably all need to read more about our own planet. So, save The Uninhabitable Earth for when you’re ready for its intensity.”

The Overstory by Richard Powers

“I’m usually impressed by a good storyline. Still, if an author does something that creative with the structure of a book, I can admire it on its own, without a good storyline. Thankfully, The Overstory contains both beautiful design and story!”

Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham

“Will we blunder by covering up our mistakes and refusing to own them, as the Soviet Union did following a failed safety test? Or, will we take responsibility for our past and present, using what we learn to make the world a better place?”