Speaking of hermits ... it's a great time to read the excellent book about the "North Pond Hermit" (in Maine, the US state)—The Stranger in the Woods[1].

I learnt about it when I was in Denver, CO, last year at an outstanding independent bookstore, Tattered Cover[2] (don't miss it when you're in Denver; it's a calm, spacious, and a gorgeous bookstore with an equally outstanding selection of books and a passionate staff). One of the staff members urged me to read the book; I'm glad she did!

[1] https://www.michaelfinkel.com/the-stranger-in-the-woods/

[2] https://www.tatteredcover.com/detailed-history-tattered-cove...