Hello! I’m currently putting together a personal reading list for this year. I’ve read most of the classics, which I absolutely enjoyed.
My list would be complete with some beautifully crafted books that aren’t widely talked about. The kind of books that you rarely see recommended, not because they aren’t great, but because the modern market favors a certain type. I guess I’m looking for books that are more likely to spread by word of mouth rather than online hype.
A story that hasn’t been endlessly discussed I think feels more intimate and special. It’s like a small personal discovery.
So I’d love to hear from you: what are some brilliant, but under-the-radar, books you’ve come across? Any genre is welcomed!
by Rough-Emphasis848
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Another reason a great book might get recommended less is a smaller publisher.
The Immortals by Steven Collis.
When Walls Talk by Marla Melior
The little girl who was too fond of matches – Gaétan Soucy
Stoner by John Williams
Do you like cats? Caleb Carr wrote a memoir about his cat called “My Beloved Monster.” It’s so beautifully written, it had me in tears.
– A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter
– The Son of Man by Jean-Baptiste Del Amo
I guess “cold war/spy wars” may seem like an old fashioned topic, but I love John Le Carre books so much. I had started reading him from “Tinker,Tailor,Soldier,Spy” (after the movie) but then I discovered his other works, and wasn’t able to stop reading until I read them all.
Idaho by Emily Ruskovich comes to mind
Definitely *Shagduk* by J.B. Jackson. It’s kind of a cult classic among librarians, but doesn’t seem to be well-known elsewhere. Librarians, witches, and imps in 1977 Texas. Highly entertaining!
Thanks a lot for every recommendation! I’ll be looking at every book mentioned.
Endgame: The Problem Of Civilization by Derrick Jensen