Books
My interests trend towards historical and contemporary fiction. Looking back on it, this list is dominated by books that have made me cry, which is an interesting revealed preference.
8dBooks
Let me add my voice to the chorus of people recommending ... more
28dBooks
Peak dad lit. Dozens of books about an English sea captai... more
7wBooks
A beautiful novel about aging, partnership, love, and dea... more
9wBooks
Give it a shot if you haven’t read it already. Long, plea... more
11wBooks
Just a really well executed noir / mystery set in the 192... more
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11wIn re
A long, clear, and gripping account of an extraordinary l... more
15wBooks
I went to Disney World recently and it reminded me of thi... more
28wBooks
I spoke too soon when I said that Endling was the best bo... more
29wBooks
Best book I read in 2025. Starts off as a sort of heist /... more
29wBooks
Mind-bending noir set in one or more remarkable cities. T... more
30wBooks
A very moving inter-generational family drama about a Kor... more
35wBooks
A short, beautifully written novel about a love triangle ... more
47wBooks
A surprisingly interesting novel/memoir set in New York i... more
49wBooks
This is a really lovely book, largely about trees. Wouldn... more
51wBooks
Didn't like westerns until I read this book. Epic, heartb... more
51wBooks
This whole trilogy is such a blast. Hilary Mantel was a f... more
51wBooks
I love David Mitchell and this is my favorite David Mitch... more
51wBooks
Jonathan Franzen doesn't miss, and this is (imo) his best... more
51wBooks
The only Charles Dickens novel I've ever made it all the ... more
51wBooks
Don't believe the haters. Sally Rooney rocks, and this bo... more
50wBooks
A very short, gripping novel set in Ireland in the 1980s.... more
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