These are the books I enjoyed the most in 2023, although they were published in different years: Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire: I love the sense of place that Abbey creates. Paige Harden, The Genetic Lottery: Harden’s politics seep through the text, and it is slightly irritating to be constantly labelled a eugenicist. However, it contains an accessible explanation of the science with many great examples. Ray Bradbury, The Martian Chronicles: I bought it for the kids, but I suspect it’s b...
