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Alexa Graumlich
A working list of all my favorite books I've read recently
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Amazing collection of short stories. Lauren Groff's writing is, as always, sublime.
Florida, Lauren Groff
Don't let the cheesy cover designs fool you - this is the most beautiful series on complex female friendships.
The Neapolitan Novels, Elena Ferrante
Trojan War retelling / romance novel? Yes, please.
The Song of Achilles, Madeline Miller
Ancient Greek witchy vibes. A wonderful read.
Circe, Madeline Miller
Another Lauren Groff winner. Story of a marriage from both the husband and wife's perspectives.
Fates and Furies, Lauren Groff
Fantastic multi-generational account of Korean family in Japan from WWII to present.
Pachinko, Min Jin Lee
The story and prose really draw you in. A great read.
The Goldfinch, Donna Tartt
Another cover design I don't love, but an amazing story with the backdrop of the siege of Masada told from the perspectives of four women.
The Dovekeepers, Alice Hoffman
Another fun ancient, witchy book. I loved it.
The Red Tent, Anita Diamant
Favorite fantasy series that I somehow only found as an adult. 10/10 recommend.
His Dark Materials Series, Philip Pullman
The gold standard of literature. Always a classic and a favorite.
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
Another fantastic multi-generational novel.
Homegoing, Yaa Gyasi
An easy enjoyable read that somehow manages to cover simulations, time travel, and pandemic
Sea of Tranquility, Emily St. John Mandel
I'm An emotional gut punch...an ancient text intersects with characters in different timelines
Cloud Cuckoo Land, Anthony Doerr
Moody, great dialogue. A classic Sally Rooney treat
Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney
Beautifully written book about a wealthy NY finance couple. Each chapter is written in a different format/perspective.
Trust, Hernan Diaz
I was hooked from the first chapter and really rooting for the main character. An American/modern re-telling of David Copperfield.
Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver
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Ishiguro is great at doing sci-fi / dystopian but really focusing on the characters' emotions and growth.
Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro
A fun, easy Sci-Fi read
Project Hail Mary, Any Weir
One of the most engaging books I've read. Amazing prose and story.
All the Light We Cannot See
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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin
Lauren Groff has no misses. This one made me sob.
The Vaster Wilds, Lauren Groff
Really enjoyed this book club pick
Lady Tan's Circle of Women
Non-Fiction
It's hard to believe this story is true. So compelling all the way through.
The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey ...
David Sedaris's brain is a special place that I can visit an endless amount of times. Be prepared to chortle at least once every page.
A Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020): Sedaris, David
A wild life story told in incredible prose by Tove.
The Copenhagen Trilogy: Childhood; Youth; Dependency
David Sedaris is my comfort read
Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris
An easy, compelling read.
Educated: A Memoir, Tara Westover
The best sports autobiography - intimate and eye-opening
Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi
One of those non-fiction books that is crazier than fiction and a real page-turner. An important chapter of U.S. history I had not learned about.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and ...
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The Warmth of Other Suns, Isabel Wilkerson
Truly more wild than fiction. Love a good “dad” book.
The Wager: Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
Welp, taking scuba diving off the bucket list
Shadow Divers: True Adventure of WWII Mystery
Another “dad” book literally recommended by my dad, this was a really wild caper. Helped that it involved rare birds.
The Feather Thief: A Natural History Heist
