April 2026 Top Ten

Top ten looks a little different this month. With the release of Sparrow and The Stream looming, I ran out of time to make a more robust top ten. That said, I’d love to talk about why these 10 things made it on the list, just reply to the First Saturday email and let’s chat!

1. I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger (novel)

2. Iron John by Robert Bly (non-fiction)

3. Walking on Water by Madeline L’Engle (non-fiction)

4. Practicing Silence by Bonnie Thurston (poetry)

5. Prizefighter by Mumford and Sons (album)

6. “Doubletake” by Edgehill (song)

7. “In All, Sustain All” by John Van Deusen (song)

8. Booktubers HATE this 1 EASY TRICK (or, how to find cool books) (article)

9. Mumford and Sons tiny desk concert (video)

10. Thumbstickrocky89 (short film me and my friends made years ago I was reminded of)