The Measure
by Nikki Erlick

Super thought provoking book. If you could find out what year you would die in - would you? Some characters chose to find out and some don't. These decisions shape their lives. Told from multiple view points and characters overlap. Really made me think if I would want to know.
 
 

Mickey7
by Edward Ashton

I really enjoyed Mickey7, a science fiction novel that explores the implications of human cloning, mortality, and morality. The book is an easy read, but it is also very funny in places, with a great premise and interesting character development. Ashton does a good job of respecting the science, and he raises some interesting philosophical questions. The book is set on the ice world Niflheim, where a human expedition is trying to establish a colony. Mickey7 is an "Expendable," a clone who is sent on dangerous missions that the other colonists would not be willing to do. If Mickey7 dies, a new clone is created with most of his memories intact. Mickey7 is a reluctant hero. He is not a particularly brave or skilled individual, but he is determined to survive. He is also a bit of a loner, and he does not really fit in with the other colonists. As the story progresses, Mickey7 begins to question the morality of being an Expendable. He also starts to wonder if there is more to life than just surviving. The book ends with Mickey7 making a difficult decision that has far-reaching consequences. I won't spoil it for you, but I will say that it is a satisfying ending that leaves the reader thinking. Overall, I thought Mickey7 was a great book. It is funny, thought-provoking, and well-written. I would highly recommend it to fans of science fiction, or anyone who is interested in the implications of human cloning. Here are some of the things I especially liked about the book: The premise is very original and thought-provoking. The characters are well-developed and relatable. The humor is dry and witty, but it never feels forced. The science is respected, but it is not bogged down in technical details. The book raises some interesting philosophical questions about the nature of life, death, and morality. If you are looking for a science fiction book that is funny, thought-provoking, and well-written, then I highly recommend Mickey7.
 
 

The Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius

Wanda McCaddon narrates this insightful work of Marcus Aurelius, who meditated upon the wisdom of his present times, and succinctly summarized them into a timeless and true synopsis of how to live a life of love and ethic.
 
 

Invisible Man
by Ralph Ellison

One of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to. Joe Morton infiltrated the mind of the fantastic invisible man, whose story left me sometimes speechless, on the edge of my seat, and always thinking deeply about what I had heard.
 
 

As Long As Grass Grows
by Dina Gilio-Whitaker

Dina lays the foundation for understanding Indigenous Environmental Justice. This comprehensive guide ought to be read by everyone from children to lawyers to layfolk alike.
 
 

The Lost Apothecary
by Sarah Penner

A step into history brings out the wide-eyed boy in me. The present pains that mingled with the protagonists life-struggles fit all too well into her archaeological explorations.
 
 

Minecraft: The Lost Journals
by Mur Lafferty

GOOD!!!!!!!!!
 
 

Braiding Sweetgrass
by Robin Wall Kimmerer

This is a beautiful book that should be read slowly in order to savor its truth! Part botany, part native beliefs, it is inspiring.
 
 

Toil & Trouble
by Augusten Burroughs

First time reading this author, and I enjoyed the journey he takes you on with his musings and stories, had me chuckling often!
 
 

The Paris Library
by Janet Skeslien Charles

This was such an enjoyable read. I couldn’t put this book down. The Paris library is a wonderful work of historical fiction, as well as a story of the complexities of friendship and family. This story goes between Paris during WWII and Montana during the 1980s. I highly recommend this book.