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The 8 "Best" Books I Read in 2024
Including my reverse methodology.
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What Haunts You?
Horror is a rich text... if you can muddle through the nonsense.
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Books That Break the Mold
Our lives tend to take on a certain form and remain that way, but our books don't have to. Here's how to dip your toes into experimental fiction.
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What If You Just Wrote a Little Something?
Plus, a conversation with *the* Jami Attenberg.
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When Reading More Is a Trap
The case for reading less despite our "more is more" culture.
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Elena Ferrante
Friendships contain multitudes; Ferrante's books remind us of that.
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The Uncomplicated Joy of a New Book From a Beloved Author
Celebrating the new Laura Van Den Berg book, "State of Paradise."
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R.O. Kwon's "Exhibit"
Let's have some fun.
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Summer Reading Scrapbook
Plus, a few of my all-time favorite summer reads.
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Gasp! A Straightforward Book Rec
After months of writing this newsletter, I'm finally recommending something.
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Thrift Shopping for Jordan Baker 🛍️
A fun exercise and, maybe, a lesson on characterization.
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Reading as Chaotic Time Travel 🕰️
Time slows down and speeds up. Crackles. Implodes. Explodes.
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