I can sum up my thoughts on books with one Joan Didion quote: “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Here are a few of the types of books that give me life: graphic novels, YA with queer themes, well-researched non-fiction, books that make me laugh, books that make me cry, and anything that makes me stop and think. Oh, and queen Joan Didion herself, of course.
On the list of “Great American Novels,” this ranks near the top for me. So rich in character and world. I want this book in everyone’s hands. [Karen]
I thoroughly enjoyed this! It has a good balance of introspection and humor. It runs the gamut from pop culture to self love. I like it when I can laugh and think. [Karen]
If you’re looking for an intricately built world, drama, suspense, and total immersion -- this is it. I tore through it and went right to the next one (The Obelisk Gate). Highly recommend The Broken Earth trilogy as a whole. [Karen]
I loved this novel all about the relationships between mothers and daughters. As well as the power of female friendship. Amy Tan is a powerful, lyrical writer. [Karen]
The ultimate Western that transcends the genre. Characters both haunting and comedic. You will feel a world so vivid its like you yourself are a cowboy. I even ended up buying a cowboy hat. [Karen]
Ben Lerner dives deep into what makes a family and what happens when psychology collides with real life. While there is a mysterious narrative thread, the strength of this book is its case study of its subjects. [Karen]
First published in the 1970s, this little book fits perfectly with the modern issues we are facing. This is Berry at his wise and prescient best. We should all start Thinking Little. [Karen]
A series of school-aged student vignettes all told around the time of the bell ringing at school. As each student walks home, you see the interconnected web of school, home, and dreams. At times funny and sometimes deeply affecting, this book was a great read. [Karen]
Nothing like a spooky story for Christmas! A supernatural and psychological thriller that slowly builds, Du Maurier is truly a master of the unsettling. This book is one of a series of fourteen small-format ghost stories for Christmas illustrated by Seth. [Karen]
Compulsively readable, this is classic Winterson. Its central question is "can life be artificially created after someone has passed?" Crossing the gap from Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein to a chilling not-so-far-away future, I couldn't put this down. [Karen]
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