This is the reading list for 2025.

1. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
2. Happy City by Charles Montgomery

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Perhaps with Trump coming in, I was in the mood for a post-Totalitarian story. It’s pretty amazing that this book was written in the 80’s, and how prescient it is on many of the new-conservative topics now. This book is very well written, maximizes on mood and mystery, and is ultimately satisfying to read.

Happy City by Charles Montgomery

This is a nice, nerdy read about urban design, and specifically about moving away from car dependence. Montgomery gives a few examples of cities and communities that have successfully emphasized more bike paths and walking. While it was nice to learn, the book doesn’t actually take a stand on HOW cities can transform, or what citizens can do.

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