Hyperbole and a Half: About half the content of this book was already freely available on Allie Brosh's blog of the same name, but it's hysterically funny and I highly recommend it. I think of her often and hope she is well.
The Last One: I absolutely loved this book from a couple years ago that tells the story of a woman trying to survive an apocalypse that she thinks is just a part of an elaborately staged reality survival show she's filming when a virus devastates the world.
The Two Towers: This does suffer a bit from "middle book" syndrome, but honestly all three of the books in The Lord of the Rings are great.
Three and Out: The issues that have plagued the Michigan football program over the past decade or so have been agonizing as a longtime fan, but John U Bacon's book about the Rich Rodriguez years is fascinating.
Daisy Jones and the Six: This "Behind the Music" style book about a Fleetwood Mac-esque band's rise and fall just completely captivated me.
The Nine: This look at the Supreme Court in the last years of the Rehnquist Court is a fascinating peek behind the scenes.
Station Eleven: This has become a go-to recommendation, the end of the world book for people who don't like end of the world books. Haunting and elegant, this is a modern classic.
12 Years A Slave: An absolutely searing account of becoming a slave, written by a free black man who was kidnapped and sold. The movie is just as good.
Child 44: I'm not always super into fast-paced thrillers, but this one scooped me up and took me for a wild ride through Soviet Russia.
1984: An all-time favorite, I've been re-reading this one since I was 12 and it still holds up.
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Great list! I need to read some of Taylor Jenkins Reid's work this year and it's about time I crossed Station Eleven off my TBR - I hear nothing but good things about it.
ReplyDeleteDaisy Jones was my first TJR, so I'm really looking forward to reading more from her! And yes, Station Eleven is a must-read!
DeleteOoh, Hyperbole and a Half is a good choice! I never would have thought of that one.
ReplyDeleteMy TTT.
I cried laughing when I read it!
DeleteOnce was enough for me on 1984, but it stays with me.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely one that lingers!
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