Although I’ve read many books written by Indigenous authors, this month I plan to read a few popular texts by contemporary Native American writers. There is much I don’t know about our country’s history with Indigenous peoples.

1. Louise Erdrich, The Night Watchman
   The first Erdrich book I read was Love Medicine, published 40 years ago. I haven’t read nearly enough of her writing since then. This novel has been on my “to read” shelf for too long.
2. Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass
   People have been asking me if I’ve read this book since it was published in 2013. A friend gave me a copy for Christmas last year. It’s time.
3. Tatty Morgan, Fire Exit
   I can’t remember when or where I heard about Morgan’s book; however, once I learned it takes place in Maine, I vowed to read it. His Night of the Living Rez looks intriguing also.

If I had more time, I would re-read Leslie Marmon Silko’s Almanac of the Dead, but it will have to wait until I retire 🙂