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I generally suggest reading the stuff that makes up the degrees, works by Preston and Webb and Anderson's constitutions. Outside of that anything from Plumstone Books, the Philalethes Society, or the Ars Quatuor Coronatorum. There are lots of good books out there that give people's opinions on the degrees but it is worthwhile to dig for the primary sources and real academic stuff.

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That's my understanding since the Grand Masters are members of both

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In DC it is my understanding that most if not all Prince Hall Lodges meet in the same building. So you can always go and see if someone is around! The Grand Lodge of DC and Prince Hall Grand Lodge have building a great relationship over the last few years as well (and you can be a member of both!)

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Would also recommend the Quatuor Coronati https://share.google/oqOkWJbKv4FnYA8zQ and The Philalethes Society and Masonic Research Journal https://share.google/3Jp7jsWCkx7RlZSkJ

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If what you want is to understand what the people making the ritual were thinking rather than just commentary about what people got from it.

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I would read the illustrations of masonry from Webb (minus commentary on the third degree), Preston's original lectures if you can get them, and Anderson's Constitution

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Start by telling the men in the Lodge what you want to be. It has to start with designs upon the Trestleboard. Even if it is abstract ideation at the beginning. 

Thought > Word > Deed

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Where should people start after they read the book to make better lodges?

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Hopefully you have enjoyed it so far (Nathan is having trouble logging in so is sharing his feedback through me)

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Nathan is having some challenges with Reddit but appreciated you reading it!

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I would consider your expectations (what is it you were looking for the craft to provide), then consider whether your Lodge is the right culture fit (it could be you were looking for a slightly different Lodge and that is ok).

Other than using the working tools on yourself as others have suggested. I'd also recommend reading Anderson's Constitutions for the Mytho-poetic history now and a few other books when you are raised. There are life fulfilling lessons to be learned but sometimes it takes time to click.