Kyle, thanks for the book list. I've read several of them, so I have a feeling I will enjoy the others on your list, also. HOWEVER, I encourage you to redirect readers to Bookshop.org to buy their books, not Amazon. Bookshop.org directs shoppers to independent bookstores, which are a much better fit for your substack's ethos (and for communities, workers, etc.). If someone doesn't have an indie bookstore nearby, s/he can buy books directly from Bookshop.org, which then divides its profits among its indie bookstore members. And Bookshop.org has an affiliate program, also.
I look forward to reading others booklists. I’m introduced to topics and books I’m unfamiliar with. I’m curious to know more about your ability to get so much reading done. I love reading yet struggle to make book reading a priority. Kingsolver and Rubin’s books were the only familiar titles and I am adding them to my reading list. I’ve been reading Kingsolver since her early writing. Rubin was just featured on The Huberman Lab-one of my favorite podcasts. I’m also adding Unfollow to my list. Westboro descended on my community several years ago for a military funeral. My friend’s son had been killed. My community protected the family and a line of people blocked “church” members from getting close in a peaceful lineup. I also flashed to the Foo Fighters video calling out Westboro. What happened to incorporating a key Christian principle of love?
On another note, I look forward to your reflection framework. I choose a word or phrase to guide my new year. I’m particularly challenged this year and sitting with my coffee preparing for another morning of reflection.
This weekly newsletter is my favorite read.
Cheers and Happy New Year to you and the Westaway Community!
Kyle, thanks for the book list. I've read several of them, so I have a feeling I will enjoy the others on your list, also. HOWEVER, I encourage you to redirect readers to Bookshop.org to buy their books, not Amazon. Bookshop.org directs shoppers to independent bookstores, which are a much better fit for your substack's ethos (and for communities, workers, etc.). If someone doesn't have an indie bookstore nearby, s/he can buy books directly from Bookshop.org, which then divides its profits among its indie bookstore members. And Bookshop.org has an affiliate program, also.
I look forward to reading others booklists. I’m introduced to topics and books I’m unfamiliar with. I’m curious to know more about your ability to get so much reading done. I love reading yet struggle to make book reading a priority. Kingsolver and Rubin’s books were the only familiar titles and I am adding them to my reading list. I’ve been reading Kingsolver since her early writing. Rubin was just featured on The Huberman Lab-one of my favorite podcasts. I’m also adding Unfollow to my list. Westboro descended on my community several years ago for a military funeral. My friend’s son had been killed. My community protected the family and a line of people blocked “church” members from getting close in a peaceful lineup. I also flashed to the Foo Fighters video calling out Westboro. What happened to incorporating a key Christian principle of love?
On another note, I look forward to your reflection framework. I choose a word or phrase to guide my new year. I’m particularly challenged this year and sitting with my coffee preparing for another morning of reflection.
This weekly newsletter is my favorite read.
Cheers and Happy New Year to you and the Westaway Community!