I loooove books that stimulate my mind, give me new ideas and topics I can discuss with friends. If you're a book lover, don't forget to grab Conversations with Friends :)
The author put a lot of thought in her vocabulary, themes, and characters. I love how the book goes into detail about our experiences in modern society with a side of humor.
Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney, Paperback
Modern, urban life, with comedy and heartbreak
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
More surreal & stylized, but shares that deep introspection, discomfort, and exploration of emotional states.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh
Explores class, intimacy, trauma, love, identity. If you loved Rooney’s voice already, this deepens it.
Normal People by Sally Rooney
A very introspective coming-of-age with a kind of intellectual awkwardness, exploring identity, infatuation, and self-understanding.
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
Might feel like a palate-cleanser in between heavier, more emotional reads.
