Finally, a book for people whose screen time reports make them question their life choices! Alex Woodard's "ANALOG SUN" is like digital detox in literary form—a short, sweet modern fable about a lost traveler who discovers the revolutionary concept of... going outside.

Our protagonist stumbles onto a hidden path that's somehow managed to escape both WiFi coverage and concrete, which in 2025 basically makes it Narnia. What follows is a dreamy, occasionally chaotic journey that feels like what would happen if Thoreau had written "Walden" while his phone was dead and he couldn't Google "how to build a cabin."

Woodard serves up profound insights about our tech-addled existence without making you feel like you're being lectured by your most sanctimonious friend who "doesn't even own a TV." The writing has that floaty, atmospheric quality that makes perfect sense when you realize it was penned by someone living on a California ranch—because of course it was.

The book tackles the age-old question: "What if we all just... stopped checking our phones for five minutes?" Spoiler alert: apparently good things happen. Who knew?

At its core, "ANALOG SUN" is a gentle reminder that sometimes the best connection is disconnection, and the most important notifications come from birds, not apps. It's brief enough to read in one sitting (assuming you can resist the urge to check Instagram between chapters), making it perfect for anyone whose attention span has been thoroughly demolished by TikTok.

Bottom line: A charming little wake-up call disguised as a nature walk. Your WiFi router won't like it, but your soul probably will.

Recommended for: Reformed social media addicts, anyone who's ever said "I should really get outside more," and people who miss the days when "going viral" meant catching the flu.

The writing is spare and lyrical—sometimes poetic, sometimes plainspoken. The message is clear, but never heavy-handed. Woodard gives us space to reflect without spelling everything out, which I really appreciatedAnalog Sun is definitely a mood read. It's short (just over 120 pages) and more reflective than plot-driven. Some parts felt a bit too abstract, and I would've loved just a bit more depth or character detail—but maybe that simplicity is the point.

In 77 pages this book reminds you that there is a world outside our distractions. That being present in nature is freedom. Basically go outside and touch some grass to feel what it is to actually live.

I really enjoyed it. Even though it’s a short story the characters were fully developed.

Poetic, wonderful character development.
A love of nature can be felt through this short but powerful story. Kept me riveted.