The mark of a book that was worth your time? When the mental imagery blurs with your lived memories. When your fingers recall the texture of the pages. When the cover art feels like an old friend. When you wish you could forget the story and read it ...
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Classics
Short stories
Classics
See wisdom and tropes in their origianl forms
My first Christie read. If you like mysteries, you need to experience this one. It's a true original.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd - Agatha Christie
I cannot get enough Doyle. This book scratches the itch very well.
The Sign of Four - Arthur Conan Doyle
Dull terror from beginning to end. Lovecraft leaves an impression. I'm reading this one again someday.
The Call Of Cthulhu - H. P. Lovecraft
New fear unlocked. I swear I could feel this story. Kafka was ahead of his time.
The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka
Accessible novel which will ease you into the genre. Tolkien opened my imagination in grade school.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Paperback
Ever see Blade Runner? Then you'll want to learn where it came from. This book sucks you right in.
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? - Philip K. Dick
Required reading in high school for a reason. Shocking allegory. Exceeds expectations.
Animal Farm - George Orwell
Unexpectedly informative story. Lessons on mindset from the 18th century.
Candide - Voltaire
Another example of the movie probably outshining the book, but you really should read Dick, one of the most influential sci-fi authors ever.
Total Recall - Philip K. Dick
Not an easy read for a few reasons, but worth it. Feel Africa at the turn of the 20th century.
Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad
Pay attention, or you'll miss the deep philosophical undertones. It was like a large parable.
Siddhartha - Hermann Hesse
Short stories
Wonder dosed for a single night
Every single one of these stories is an experience. The Tell-Tale Heart rocked me as a kid. Whatever you do, read Poe.
Selected Short Stories- Edgar Allan Poe
The Jar got me. Burned into my brain. Horrifyingly wonderful. Bradbury is a legend.
The October Country - Ray Bradbury
Ever see The Butterfly Effect? See that idea through the frame of Bradbury's genius. Loved this book.
A Sound of Thunder and Other Stories - Ray Bradbury
Ever see Arrival? It's source is so much better. Story of Your Life was amazing and I will die on this hill. Shout-out to Seventy-Two Letters as well.
Stories of Your Life and Others - Ted Chiang
More heavy-hitters from Chiang. I loved The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate.
Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Vonnegut in unique and makes you feel welcome. He addresses pain with humor. WW2 truths come through.
