I read 46 books in 2024---a little over 13,000 pages---and here are some of my favs, in no particular order. If God Was a Virus by Seema YasminThis was my favorite book of poetry I read this year. Dr. Yasmin is a medical doctor, professor, and journalist, and this book covers her experience dealing with …
Best Books of 2023
Annnnndddd the winners are... Interior Chinatown by Charles YuThis is arguably my favorite book of the year. I have never read a single book like this. My friend read this book per my suggestion (shoutout to the real ones), and when discussing it, I compared it to the Barbie movie and how the line between …
10 books of 2022
I read a bunch this year, and it was a good time. I always try to read broadly--fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young adult, books with dragons, books without dragons, you know how it is. I've done a couple of book lists over the years, and I am always flattered and amazed that people read my recommendations …
Top Books of 2020
In no particular order: 1. Battleborn, Claire Vaye WatkinsThis is probably the best short story collection I've ever read, and perhaps one of my all-time favorite books. If you've ever driven out west, specifically the southwest, then you know what this book is about---those small towns situated in the middle of a vast and empty …
10 Books That Changed My Life (And Maybe They’ll Change Yours)
When people ask what my hobbies are, only two ever surface: books and the outdoors. Every facet about books. Every nook and cranny about being outside. Reading is the most steadfast companion of my life. It is a passion I enjoy both publicly and privately. Some books I love to discuss with friends, sharing favorite …
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