I think based on my experiences with the genre so far, it’s safe to say that early-20th century crime fiction is just not my thing.
Continue readingThe Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain
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The Good Old Boys by Elmer Kelton
I think this is a pretty good intro book for Westerns, if you want to give the genre a try but don’t necessarily want to devote hours and hours and hours of your life to something as epic as Lonesome Dove.
Continue readingThe Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson
I would recommend this book to just about anybody with even a passing interest in the ocean or ocean-adjacent nature topics. Outdated science aside, the prose is simply too exquisite to pass up.
Continue readingNight by Elie Wiesel
This isn’t the kind of book you like. But it is the kind of book that you can’t forget.
Continue readingUnder Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas
This is actually a radio drama which follows the lives of various characters in a small village over the course of a single day, mainly in the context of their private thoughts and their dreams as they sleep.
Continue readingThe House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
It’s clear to me now why this title consistently pops up on can’t-miss classic lit lists. It’s an engaging combo of character-driven personal tragedy and clever social commentary.
Continue readingTristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne
Reading this one was a challenge; one I’m glad I tried, but even more glad that I’m finished with.
Continue readingThe Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit
This book stands up to the test of time. It would be a good read for modern kids — or really, any grown-up like me who just can just appreciate a good little low fantasy story regardless of the age of the characters.
Continue readingBlack Beauty by Anna Sewell
I had faint memories of enjoying this book as a child, and I’ve even kept an old copy of it for decades, but simply couldn’t remember a whole lot about it; this vaguely pleasant vibe is why I chose to re-read it and add it to my list.
Continue readingGood Drinks by Julia Bainbridge
The book includes over 50 recipes, each rated with a commitment level ranging from no-brainer, “just give me something tasty to sip immediately” type drinks to intense, “commit a whole day to pretending to be a mad scientist” type drinks.
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