Octavia Butler published Parable of the Sower in 1993, but it is set in a version of America in 2024 with a dangerous demagogue at the helm of the country and community all but broken down. She was prophetic. The protagonist, Lauren Olamina, develops Earthseed – a philosophy that worships change as the only true constant force in the world. The adherents of Earthseed worship by paying deep…

Oooh this looks interesting. Wonder if I can do something to integrate with my site somehow. Would be very helpful, indeed.

Also, would be able to see if i could build full library app out of this (less social reading, more documentation of books owned and all).