Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler (@OctaviaEButler) is a fascinating novel that serves as a cornerstone of climate fiction. As I read it, I'm just shocked that it was published in 1993: drug abuse epidemics, wildfires, corporate towns, inflation, the reemergence of slavery, collapse and so much more. I'm rather agnostic and the Earthseed religion feels extremely compelling. The way that Butler combines climate fiction and the creation of religion gives the book a depth that so many other books in the genre lack. I'm excited to start Parable of the Talents and pillage the rest of the books that my library has by Butler.