The Overstory
"The Overstory" by Richard Powers - This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel weaves together the stories of nine individuals whose lives become intertwined with trees. From a Vietnam War veteran to a computer programmer to a scientist studying the language of trees, each character is drawn into the mysterious and magnificent world of forests and the trees that inhabit them. Through lyrical prose and richly drawn characters, Richard Powers explores themes of environmentalism, activism, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. "The Overstory" is a profound and thought-provoking novel that will inspire readers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world and the importance of protecting our planet's forests.