What if everyone read one book at the same t ime? When we read a great book\, we can&rsquo\;t wait to share the experie nce and talk about it with others. That&rsquo\;s one of the joys of readin g! In that spirit\, Maryland Humanities created \;One Maryland One Boo k (OMOB) \;to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book.
\nNo Sense in Wishing \;was selected by a committee of Maryland lit erary professionals\, educators\, and cultural workers under the 2026 them e of &ldquo\;Revolution\, Reaction\, Reform". On the cusp 250th Anniversar y of the Declaration of Independence\, they sought stories of ideas\, acti ons\, or events that inspire change&mdash\;political\, historical\, econom ic\, and/or social. \;No Sense in Wishing \;embodies this theme by capturing how music and culture can challenge narratives\, spark dialogue\, and reimagine what is possible. Through each essay\, readers a re invited to traverse not only Burney&rsquo\;s own journeys across the wo rld but also consider their own through the music\, art\, and culture they &rsquo\;ve encountered. Maryland Humanities highlights how \;No Se nse in Wishing \;shows us\, through the words of a local author\, how these encounters can help us tap into deeper discussions of cultural background\, social histories\, adolescence\, family\, and relationships. Readers are encouraged to see the book as a model for how creative nonfict ion and cultural criticism can be a tool for self-exploration and social t ransformation.
\nOne Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Huma nities and the Maryland Center for the Book\, sponsored by The Institute o f Museum and Library Services via the Maryland State Library Agency. Learn more and find author talks and other OMOB programs here.
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