This date is reserved for representatives of the Word Terrorist Network behind /in front of/inside of the insanely wonderful doorstopper entitled “America and the Cult of the Cactus Boots”.

Author Philip Freedenberg, Illustrator Jeff Walton and Publisher Rick Harsch will appear in their digital embodiment (tbd!) and discuss how deeply engaging with text and solitary contemplation of words may actually help generate the energy needed to find a way out of the present dystopian hellhole and prevent the multiplication of said hellhole into possibly even worse future scenarios.

No “hippie dippie just hold hands and we all good” simplicity of messaging here though, just in case you were wondering: this book is a full-on immersive experience, albeit on paper and no headset required, a experience that could transform your outlook on …well, if not everything, at least the relevant questions such as “what is the essence of the human condition” and so on ….

We recommend you order this book IMMEDIATLY and start reading, then attend our discussion on November 30th sober or if you simply can’t be bothered, then ok, do take whatever substance floats your boat. Tea-totaler Drax will look the other way, just this once. In celebration of the unbridled creativty!

Oh and of course: you can visit the Book Club archipelago and watch past shows via the playlist below:

If you'd like to suggest an author, please email slbookclub@draxtor.com.