Shuggie Bain
Douglas Stuart
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Klara and the Sun
Kazuo Ishiguro
Really enjoyed the idea, thinking, writing and general direction of the book. Easy to read and wanted to read more each day.
Running the Light
Sam Tallent
Loved this - brilliant Bukowski-ish writing - emotional and built to a great end. Looking forward to his next book.
The Black Dahlia
James Ellroy
Can see why this is referenced so much as it is the perfect noir and so many films in particular have referenced it. Great twists and atmosphere. Really…
The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern
Gripping, interesting and great storytelling. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Struggled a bit keeping track of the characters at points but that’s on me. Look forward…
A Visit From the Goon Squad
Jennifer Egan
Really enjoyable interrelated stories. Reads like it would make a good film. Interesting characters and shifting time.
North Woods
Daniel Mason
Amazing concept, language choices and winding stories. Loved the different styles and time periods. Would love to read again in a few years. Definitely a book…