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items books to read next; described in two sentences or less. this list contains books that are beautifully written, entertaining, and/or slightly bizarre. here you will find books that stand out for reasons that i think could earn them a spot on your 5-st...
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beautiful writing and great storytelling
a colorfully written story discussing the life-altering behaviors beginning in one generation and repeating in the next.
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson, Paperback
cisneros writes like every word is a mark made in a painting. despite the book's short length, consider reading it in intentional moments rather than all at once.
Woman Hollering Creek and Other Stories
the children are strange, silly, sweet, and completely on fire.
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson, Paperback
feels like holding a baby's breath bouquet, tied in a white lace ribbon fraying at the ends and stained with oxidized blood, while young girls in the background dance out of sync to music no one can hear. good writing, unreliable narration, interesti...
The Virgin Suicides: A Novel (Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition)|Paperback
i found the main character to be, at times, more entertaining than the plot. this story has questionable decision making, gray morals, and more than a couple content warnings.
Animal: A Novel|Paperback
the writing is pretty, soft, plush, and delicate. a story recounting a historical period that devastated the lives of many irish women and children.
Small Things Like These|Hardcover
an easy, entertaining read. feels like watching a movie.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo|Paperback
heartbreaking story about immigration, the weighing of costs, and the negative outcomes that can arise in the pursuit of "better." sensitive content.
Dominicana: A Novel|Paperback
memoir
engaging stories that are unbelievably true.
absurdity is a ongoing theme in this memoir. i read this around 6 years ago and i still think about it.
The Glass Castle|Paperback
similar to the glass castle by jeannette walls. a memoir about a family led by fear and government conspiracies into fragmentation and eventual destruction.
Educated: A Memoir|Hardcover