Category Archives: Books

Medicine Wheel for the Planet

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Harry Katz

Medicine Wheel for the Planet is equal parts autobiography and ecology. Jennifer Grenz, an Indigenous ecologist and professor at the University of British Columbia, tells the deeply personal story of her struggle to bridge the worlds of her Indigenous ancestry and knowledge and her Western scientific training, Continue reading →

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What If We Get It Right?

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Harry Katz

What If We Get It Right? is a different kind of climate book. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson interviewed twenty people – scientists, activists, journalists, policy experts, entrepreneurs, and artists – for their visions of the future. They discuss what the world might look like if we implement the climate solutions we already have. Continue reading →

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SEEK

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Harry Katz

How do we fix our society’s deep political polarization, personal loneliness, isolation and disconnection? Scott Shigeoka thinks curiosity is a big part of the answer. His book SEEK lays out a four-step model for using curiosity to transform your life and maybe change the world. Continue reading →

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2024 Reading Wrap-Up

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Harry Katz

Before we dive head first into the New Year, here’s a quick look back at the books I read in 2024.   Continue reading →

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Meditations for Mortals

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Harry Katz

Oliver Burkeman’s latest book, Meditations for Mortals, is a guide to “imperfectionism.” It’s about how to lead a meaningful and fulfilling life, starting right now, with full acceptance that we are finite human beings with limited time and limited control over the time we have. Continue reading →

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On Freedom

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Harry Katz

Americans often think of freedom in the negative sense, as freedom from. Timothy Snyder argues that positive freedom, freedom to, is more important. On Freedom is a deep exploration of the nature of freedom that challenges conventional thinking. Very important and worthwhile in our era of freedom under threat. Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2024 Week 5: New to My TBR

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Harry Katz

Nonfiction November is drawing to a close for 2024 so it’s time to highlight new discoveries from fellow bloggers. This week’s topic is New to My TBR hosted by Deb @ Readerbuzz. It’s been a month full of amazing nonfiction … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2024 Week 4: Mind Openers

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Harry Katz

It’s already Week 4 of Nonfiction November. Where does the time go? This week’s topic is Mind Openers hosted by Rebekah @ She Seeks Nonfiction. Special thanks to Rebekah for designing the terrific graphics for Nonfiction November again this year! One … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2024 Week 3: Book Pairings

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Harry Katz

It’s Week 3 of Nonfiction November, hosted by Liz @ at Adventures in reading, running and working from home. The topic is Book Pairings. This week, pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title. Maybe it’s a historical novel and … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2024 Week 2: Choosing Nonfiction

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Harry Katz

It’s Week 2 of Nonfiction November hosted by Frances at Volatile Rune. The topic this week is Choosing Nonfiction. What are you looking for when you pick up a nonfiction book? Do you have a particular topic you’re attracted to? Do … Continue reading →

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