Nomadic Matt's September Book Recommendations

{NAME}, Hello from Slovenia! I have a week left in Europe before I head home to the states...where a pile of new books is waiting for me! I ran out of the travel books I brought with me so picked up a bunch of non-travel-related books while in Albania. Here were the best: [American War]( - Set at the end of the 21st century, this book imagines a future where the United States, damaged by climate change, faces a second civil war as the South secedes again. It was a wonderful, captivating read that follows the protagonist through childhood into adulthood. It's a gripping book that's really about how hate and revenge damage not only us but those around us too. Get it on [Amazon]( | [Bookshop](  [Between Two Kingdoms]( - Suleika Jaouad was your typical college graduate living in Paris (jealous) when her health started to decline. Heading back to the States, she learns she has a deadly bone marrow cancer. This memoir recounts her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. It is a moving book that dissects pain, loss, anger, and acceptance. It was moving. And, if you only get one book this month, make it this one. It was the highlight of the month. Get it on [Amazon]( | [Bookshop]( [Think Again]( - This new book by Adam Grant is about how to re-evaluate your beliefs — and also how to talk to people who disagree with you. I felt it was very pertinent given where society is today. In an age where people battle it out on social media, this book really made me think about how I form opinions, change my mind, and interact with people. Get it on [Amazon]( | [Bookshop]( THIS MONTH'S BOOK CLUB PICK IS..... Travel writer, photographer, and best-selling author Lola Akinmade Åkerström's debut novel, In Every Mirror She's Black, is an arresting read for anyone looking for insight into what it means to be a Black woman in today's world. Told through the perspectives of three women as they navigate a foreign country, In Every Mirror She's Black is fast-paced, richly nuanced, and accessible. [Pick it up this month and]( us for our conversation with Lola on October 6th!]( *** If you’re looking for some suggested reading, be sure to [check out all my favorites on Bookshop.]( It's not as cheap as Amazon but the money helps small, independent bookstores rather than Amazon. If you're in the US and UK, buy from them! (But, if you only use Kindle, [here's the Amazon link]( If you need anything, let me know! Best, Nomadic Matt Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Nomadic Matt Inc., 207 E. 9th St. , Georgetown, Texas 78626, United States