Hi. Newbie to the group discussion though I've been a DU member for 2 years.
Good books I've read recently:
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah, a story where place--Alaska--is in fact a character in the narrative. It's a family story about lost dreams, abuse and survival. Very good read.
Also recently read American War by Omar El Akkad, a dystopian tale after the US has fractured along North/South borders and political sentiments. Scary, maybe a little too relevant at the moment.
I'm now about two-thirds through The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch. This was a difficult start, really wasn't sure I'd stick with it. But I did and found the narrative worthwhile, a very loose adaptation of Joan of Arc's story in a dystopian world where the Earth is dying. And so are we as a species. Grim but a work that underscores the endpoint of rampant consumerism and consumption in a world where a single woman embodies a connection to the Earth that's eternal, transcendent. Terrific writing, too if you're into that sort of thing--strong, visceral, take-no-prisoners writing style.
Next book up is Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. Taking that one on vacation and really looking forward to the read. Love Saunders!
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