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Books Read in January 2024

Such a strong month!

Arboreality by Rebecca Campbell

Absolutely depressing as fuck novella that images what the future holds for humans as we adjust to climate change. It does have an uplifting vibe but man the future is bleak.

Study in Obedience by Sarah Bernstein

Didn't quite gel with this one but it's a weird and menacing little book and one of the most interesting Giller winners that I've read.

The Beguiled by Thomas Cullinan

A study in unreliable narrators. Much more complex and interesting than Coppola's adaptation. A beautiful read.

Poor Things by Alisdair Gray

Everything I love in fiction. Meta fiction, neo victorianism, examination of gender, stylistic playfulness, and scifi. Loved it.

Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan

Just started reading this one tonight, I actually really like it so far. Only on page 34/112 though. Didn’t really know what it was about, just jumped into it. Slightly jarring/fun to adjust to being in Canada. I really like Bernard, and his gardening, waiting for the fires. Really vivid and stirring.

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Snails living the high life

We all know – or should know! – how important and impressive trees are as a life form. But all living things can’t aspire to be a tree. In which case the next best thing in life is to associate yourself with one. This ploy has been discovered and exploited by numerous plant species that cling precariously to branches of trees as they perch high above the forest floor. Such a lifestyle is termed…