27. Sow What? Faith, Fire, and the Future

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In this episode, we dig into Parable of the Sower—a dystopian tale that feels a little too real. From Lauren’s spiritual evolution to the gritty realities of survival, we talk about how Octavia E. Butler’s vision of the “future” hits uncomfortably close to home. Plus: the pros and cons of reading hard-hitting stories in audiobook, graphic novel, and good ol’ physical form. Spoiler: no format made this emotionally easier. 🌍📖🔥Next book club book: Martyr! by Kaveh AkbaChecked out: ShanSpinning Silver - Naiomi NovikThe Fox Wife - Yangsze ChooStanAll the Colors of the Dark - Chris WhitakerAssata: An Authobiography - Assata ShakurThe Bee Sting - Paul MurrayLinThe Priory of the Orange Tree - Samantha ShannonThose Fatal Flowers - Shannon IvesButter - Asako Yuzuki

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