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Books I will always recommend
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items There are few things I love more than giving book recommendations for people interested in getting back into reading or currently in a slump. These are stories and authors I love to discuss and will always be adding more to my ever growing list.
I think about this book often. Reads as gothic horror in current settings. Story within a story done well. I still want to talk to people about the final scene.
The Fisherman: Langan, John
A retelling of Huckleberry Finn from a different perspective. I was reading this holding my breath in a few spots.
James by Percival Everett
Short quick read. If you have ever worked in food service. This makes you remember and be thankful you're no longer there.
Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan
Sweeping novel about a family imploding (or perhaps they already were) off grid in Alaska. This one is a journey. Alaska is also a major character and she shows her beauty.
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Debut title. I love this book and will always encourage people to pick it up. Mystery in classical world. Generational trauma and classicism.
The Violin Conspiracy: A Novel by Slocumb
Today I was discussing this. It's a short book but not a quick read. There are passages where I realized I was holding my breath and I still want to discuss more.
I Who Have Never Known Men by Harpman
Stunning first book by artist and author Jessica Roux. It's my go to gift for non readers and for my refrences for art.
Floriography: Illustrated Guide to Victorian Flowers
If Wuthering Heights and Cutting Edge combined forces for good. This would be the result.
The Favorites: A Novel
This is how I found Katherine Center. Romcom with current topics. You know how it will end, you'll read it regardless. Because we need a win.
Happiness for Beginners
Parallel time lines from the Victorian era London to current. Witchy and both heartbreaking and solid story telling.Definitely read the authors note after and then spiral to a history lesson.
Slashed Beauties
Sweet book with found family and captures how we all need to be seen a bit. Also gives a great list of books inside as well.
The Reading List: A Novel - Sara Nisha Adams
This was the first book that I read that someone said this was up-lit. And I wasn't aware of the genre yet. Books that delve in serious subject matter but also provide hope. This is that. And I feel like it's done pretty well. None of the characters ...
Joe Nuthin's Guide to Life
Indigenous and important overall storytelling. Unlikable protagonist but you want her to pull it all off. And get really good therapy.
Mask of the Deer Woman
The first book written by Stradel and I still think about it occasionally. I can see the characters and the community of the Midwest. It's not too different from your small southern town.
This is the type of book to me that feels like a ramble until...
Kitchens of the Great Midwest: A Novel
Do you need to cry? And not think toooo hard about it? Sometimes, me too.
The Wild Robot (Vol 1) by Peter Brown
I don't read a ton of non fiction. In today's climate I think this one is important.
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism