The following list of my favorite reads so far this year include both fiction and non-fiction in alphabetical order by author:
1. A LIE SOMEBODY TOLD US about YOU - "Honorable," elective abortion and its impact on a couple's coupledom by Robert Ho Davies.
2. LAWN BOY - Y/A novel banned in FL public schools is an uplifting and inspiring coming of age by Jonathan Evison
3. A CALLING for CHARLIE BARNES is a novel about a charming & annoying man told by his enamored son, a successful novelist despite his siblings many misgivings by Joshua Ferris.
4. The STRANGER in the WORDS by journalist Michael Finkel, the only non-official person to speak with Chris Knight who chose to live in the woods of ME alone for 27 years.
5. The FRAN LEBOWITZ READER - The social commentary orateur known for her sharp wit and lengthy writers' block.
6. MOTH - Y/A Coming of Age novel told in poetic prose by Amber McBride.
7. HELL of a BOOK - Nat'l Book Award Winner for Fiction ('21) by Jason Mott.
8. The LAST INTERVIEW - Israeli novelist's memoir told in response to interview questions he construes for himself by Eshkol Nevo.
9. RENEGADES - Transcribed buddy podcasts with President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen.
10. A SWIM in the POND - A Master class in short story writing by Booker Prize Winning novelist George Saunders.
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