One of the most phenomenal international bestsellers of the 1970s, Watership Down is an immersive saga that traverses great themes and feelings—courage, frailty, community, ecology, responsibility, friendship, love—while holding readers on the edge of their metaphorical seats. And oh, yes—it’s a 500...show more
When you discover that a person has written six books of autobiography, you’re bound to wonder: Is she just a prolific narcissist, or has she really lived a six-volume life? If she’s Maya Angelou, there’s no doubt that the latter is the case: So compelling is her private story, so extravagant her pu...show more
Eugenides certainly makes my list and this book might be one of his more popular and approachable, so is certainly a worthy pick, so I wouldn’t want to say I disagree. I would however, if push came to shove, probably give this space on my list to Middlesex, which is one of my all time favorite nove...show more
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