Hi! In the past I’ve only read some extremely basic theory on anarchism, I haven’t really had time to go more in depth, but recently I’ve had more time on my hands and am looking to get more educated, currently the only books I have on my list are “The Conquest of Bread” and “Anarchy Works”, and I’m looking for anything else that I should read.

Audiobooks are also greatly appreciated!

Thank you! I take frequent breaks from social media, so I may not respond in the day, but I do greatly appreciate any recommendations.

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    13 days ago

    I always recommend Desert. I honestly think this is one of the most important anarchist works of the past few decades.

    https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/anonymous-desert

    Fragments of an Anarchist Anthropology by David Graeber

    Anything by Emma Goldman

    Renzo Novatore had a lot of great stuff too, and lived every word of it. Just read his bio on wikipedia, he didn’t give a FUCK.

    https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/author/renzo-novatore

    And do yourself a favor and read “The Dispossessed” by Ursula K Le Guin. It does a fantastic job of portraying an anarchic society, warts and all.

    If I think of anything else I’ll add it here.

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      12 days ago

      Thank you! Renzo Novatore seems to be a fascinating person, I’m particularly excited to read his work! Everything else you recommended also looks very exciting, I don’t think there’s a single thing that I’m not looking forward to reading!

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        12 days ago

        You’re very welcome! I got Novatore’s complete works not long ago, he really had a gift. Beautifully talented poet and certified badass.

        I hope you enjoy the rabbit hole of anarchism :) when I “discovered” it for myself years ago, I immediately knew I was in the right place. “You mean other people have been thinking like I do for centuries? I’m in.”