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These are Well-Read Collective member Anna's favorite and most recommended titles.

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Americanah

Americanah

by Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi

Book - 2013

An immigration story, a love story, and an exploration of race and identity, this book covers a lot of bases. Adichie crafts such captivating characters that I had a hard time putting this book down. An immigration story, a love story, and an exploration of race and identity, this book covers a lot of bases. Adichie crafts such captivating characters that I had a hard time putting this book down. Show less

An immigration story, a love story, and an exploration of race and identity, this book covers a lot of bases. Adichie crafts such captivating characters that I had a hard time putting this book down. An immigration story, a love story, and an exploration of race and identity, this book covers a lot of bases. Adichie crafts such captivating characters that I had a hard time putting this book down. Show less

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Eileen

Eileen

by Moshfegh, Ottessa

Book - 2015

The titular character of this book, Eileen, isn't especially likeable, but she is especially real. Seeking an escape from the rote misery of her day-to-da...Show more The titular character of this book, Eileen, isn't especially likeable, but she is especially real. Seeking an escape from the rote misery of her day-to-day experiences, Eileen becomes embroiled in a dire situation after meeting a charismatic and secretive new friend. Show less

The titular character of this book, Eileen, isn't especially likeable, but she is especially real. Seeking an escape from the rote misery of her day-to-da...Show more The titular character of this book, Eileen, isn't especially likeable, but she is especially real. Seeking an escape from the rote misery of her day-to-day experiences, Eileen becomes embroiled in a dire situation after meeting a charismatic and secretive new friend. Show less

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Cleopatra

Cleopatra

A Life

by Schiff, Stacy

Book - 2010

The basic sketches of Cleopatra's life are known by many, however the extent of her political skills, intelligence, and real influence are not. This book ...Show more The basic sketches of Cleopatra's life are known by many, however the extent of her political skills, intelligence, and real influence are not. This book is incredibly well-researched yet highly readable - recommended if you like books about powerful women, the allure of mythology, or history. Show less

The basic sketches of Cleopatra's life are known by many, however the extent of her political skills, intelligence, and real influence are not. This book ...Show more The basic sketches of Cleopatra's life are known by many, however the extent of her political skills, intelligence, and real influence are not. This book is incredibly well-researched yet highly readable - recommended if you like books about powerful women, the allure of mythology, or history. Show less

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Men We Reaped

Men We Reaped

A Memoir

by Ward, Jesmyn

Book - 2014

Ward shares the stories of young men in her life who have died too soon. Powerful and important, this book will open your eyes to the black male experience in America today. Ward shares the stories of young men in her life who have died too soon. Powerful and important, this book will open your eyes to the black male experience in America today. Show less

Ward shares the stories of young men in her life who have died too soon. Powerful and important, this book will open your eyes to the black male experience in America today. Ward shares the stories of young men in her life who have died too soon. Powerful and important, this book will open your eyes to the black male experience in America today. Show less

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Rising

Rising

Dispatches From the New American Shore

by Rush, Elizabeth A.

Book - 2018

I didn't think a book about climate change could be poetic; this title proved me wrong. An environmental writer, Rush travels the coastal regions of the U...Show more I didn't think a book about climate change could be poetic; this title proved me wrong. An environmental writer, Rush travels the coastal regions of the United States, talking to a mixture of scientists and average people living and working in each area. If you don't think climate change is impacting people's lives right now, read this book. Show less

I didn't think a book about climate change could be poetic; this title proved me wrong. An environmental writer, Rush travels the coastal regions of the U...Show more I didn't think a book about climate change could be poetic; this title proved me wrong. An environmental writer, Rush travels the coastal regions of the United States, talking to a mixture of scientists and average people living and working in each area. If you don't think climate change is impacting people's lives right now, read this book. Show less

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The Savage Detectives

The Savage Detectives

by Bolaño, Roberto

Book - 2008

A pair of fringe poets navigate underground Mexico City while seeking their literary hero. Featuring seedy characters with beautiful minds, this book makes me ponder the question, "what is art?". A pair of fringe poets navigate underground Mexico City while seeking their literary hero. Featuring seedy characters with beautiful minds, this book makes me ponder the question, "what is art?". Show less

A pair of fringe poets navigate underground Mexico City while seeking their literary hero. Featuring seedy characters with beautiful minds, this book makes me ponder the question, "what is art?". A pair of fringe poets navigate underground Mexico City while seeking their literary hero. Featuring seedy characters with beautiful minds, this book makes me ponder the question, "what is art?". Show less

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The Nickel Boys

The Nickel Boys

A Novel

by Whitehead, Colson

Book - 2019

Whitehead excels at finding the humanity in history; his characters seep their way into your soul. A Jim Crow-era story that will break your heart and have you marveling at the power of resilience. Whitehead excels at finding the humanity in history; his characters seep their way into your soul. A Jim Crow-era story that will break your heart and have you marveling at the power of resilience. Show less

Whitehead excels at finding the humanity in history; his characters seep their way into your soul. A Jim Crow-era story that will break your heart and have you marveling at the power of resilience. Whitehead excels at finding the humanity in history; his characters seep their way into your soul. A Jim Crow-era story that will break your heart and have you marveling at the power of resilience. Show less

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Fruit of the Drunken Tree

Fruit of the Drunken Tree

A Novel

by Rojas Contreras, Ingrid

Book - 2018

Simply and elegantly narrated by two young girls, Fruit of the Drunken Tree provides a fresh perspective on a complicated historical time. I still think about the compelling characters in this coming-of-age story set in turbulent 1990's Columbia. Simply and elegantly narrated by two young girls, Fruit of the Drunken Tree provides a fresh perspective on a complicated historical time. I still think about the compelling characters in this coming-of-age story set in turbulent 1990's Columbia. Show less

Simply and elegantly narrated by two young girls, Fruit of the Drunken Tree provides a fresh perspective on a complicated historical time. I still think about the compelling characters in this coming-of-age story set in turbulent 1990's Columbia. Simply and elegantly narrated by two young girls, Fruit of the Drunken Tree provides a fresh perspective on a complicated historical time. I still think about the compelling characters in this coming-of-age story set in turbulent 1990's Columbia. Show less

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Oryx and Crake

Oryx and Crake

A Novel

by Atwood, Margaret

Book - 2003

The first in Atwood's MadAddam trilogy, this book will immerse you in a dystopian world of genetic manipulation, scarcity, and survival. If you like The Handmaid's Tale, read this. The first in Atwood's MadAddam trilogy, this book will immerse you in a dystopian world of genetic manipulation, scarcity, and survival. If you like The Handmaid's Tale, read this. Show less

The first in Atwood's MadAddam trilogy, this book will immerse you in a dystopian world of genetic manipulation, scarcity, and survival. If you like The Handmaid's Tale, read this. The first in Atwood's MadAddam trilogy, this book will immerse you in a dystopian world of genetic manipulation, scarcity, and survival. If you like The Handmaid's Tale, read this. Show less

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Bunny

Bunny

by Awad, Mona

Book - 2019

Darkly funny and told at a rapid pace, this novel skewers the pretension of the arts in higher education. Misfits, spells, violence, and peer pressure collide in this book. Darkly funny and told at a rapid pace, this novel skewers the pretension of the arts in higher education. Misfits, spells, violence, and peer pressure collide in this book. Show less

Darkly funny and told at a rapid pace, this novel skewers the pretension of the arts in higher education. Misfits, spells, violence, and peer pressure collide in this book. Darkly funny and told at a rapid pace, this novel skewers the pretension of the arts in higher education. Misfits, spells, violence, and peer pressure collide in this book. Show less

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1984

1984

by Orwell, George

Book - 2013

No one ever talks about the love story in this book, but it's one of my favorite elements of the story. If you've not read this dystopian classic about government surveillance and freedom of speech, it remains as timely as ever. No one ever talks about the love story in this book, but it's one of my favorite elements of the story. If you've not read this dystopian classic about government surveillance and freedom of speech, it remains as timely as ever. Show less

No one ever talks about the love story in this book, but it's one of my favorite elements of the story. If you've not read this dystopian classic about government surveillance and freedom of speech, it remains as timely as ever. No one ever talks about the love story in this book, but it's one of my favorite elements of the story. If you've not read this dystopian classic about government surveillance and freedom of speech, it remains as timely as ever. Show less

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Just Kids

Just Kids

by Smith, Patti

Book - 2010

A beautiful tribute to friendship, chasing muses, and irrepressible youth. For fans of Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, art, and 1970's New York. A beautiful tribute to friendship, chasing muses, and irrepressible youth. For fans of Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, art, and 1970's New York. Show less

A beautiful tribute to friendship, chasing muses, and irrepressible youth. For fans of Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, art, and 1970's New York. A beautiful tribute to friendship, chasing muses, and irrepressible youth. For fans of Patti Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe, art, and 1970's New York. Show less

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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

by Coates, Ta-Nehisi

Book - 2015

A letter filled with experience, hope, and advice from a black man to his young son, this book will change your view of how you navigate the world. A letter filled with experience, hope, and advice from a black man to his young son, this book will change your view of how you navigate the world. Show less

A letter filled with experience, hope, and advice from a black man to his young son, this book will change your view of how you navigate the world. A letter filled with experience, hope, and advice from a black man to his young son, this book will change your view of how you navigate the world. Show less

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Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

by Didion, Joan

Book - 2008

A classic from 1960's California, Didion is a master of combining cool detachment with sharp insight. A classic from 1960's California, Didion is a master of combining cool detachment with sharp insight. Show less

A classic from 1960's California, Didion is a master of combining cool detachment with sharp insight. A classic from 1960's California, Didion is a master of combining cool detachment with sharp insight. Show less

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The Executioner's Song

The Executioner's Song

by Mailer, Norman

Book - 2012

For fans of true crime, courtroom dramas, and psychology, this book is an exhaustive and fascinating account of Gary Gilmore's life, crimes, and fight for the right to die. For fans of true crime, courtroom dramas, and psychology, this book is an exhaustive and fascinating account of Gary Gilmore's life, crimes, and fight for the right to die. Show less

For fans of true crime, courtroom dramas, and psychology, this book is an exhaustive and fascinating account of Gary Gilmore's life, crimes, and fight for the right to die. For fans of true crime, courtroom dramas, and psychology, this book is an exhaustive and fascinating account of Gary Gilmore's life, crimes, and fight for the right to die. Show less

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Home Fire

Home Fire

A Novel

by Shamsie, Kamila

Book - 2017

An Antigone-inspired tale of family, loyalty, and identity informed by British and Muslim cultures. Strong characters and an indelible ending make this a compelling read. An Antigone-inspired tale of family, loyalty, and identity informed by British and Muslim cultures. Strong characters and an indelible ending make this a compelling read. Show less

An Antigone-inspired tale of family, loyalty, and identity informed by British and Muslim cultures. Strong characters and an indelible ending make this a compelling read. An Antigone-inspired tale of family, loyalty, and identity informed by British and Muslim cultures. Strong characters and an indelible ending make this a compelling read. Show less

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Bad Feminist

Bad Feminist

Essays

by Gay, Roxane

Book - 2014

The premise of this book is so good - "bad feminist" doesn't mean Gay doesn't care about equality for women; it means she is imperfect. The essa...Show more The premise of this book is so good - "bad feminist" doesn't mean Gay doesn't care about equality for women; it means she is imperfect. The essays in this book are relatable and illuminating, tackling topics ranging from pop culture to the personal. Show less

The premise of this book is so good - "bad feminist" doesn't mean Gay doesn't care about equality for women; it means she is imperfect. The essa...Show more The premise of this book is so good - "bad feminist" doesn't mean Gay doesn't care about equality for women; it means she is imperfect. The essays in this book are relatable and illuminating, tackling topics ranging from pop culture to the personal. Show less

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Che Guevara

Che Guevara

A Revolutionary Life

by Anderson, Jon Lee

Book - 1997

More than a face on a dorm room poster, Guevara has been mythologized to the point of parody. Reading this thoroughly researched biography, you will learn...Show more More than a face on a dorm room poster, Guevara has been mythologized to the point of parody. Reading this thoroughly researched biography, you will learn about his complicated identities as a doctor, an economist, and a father, not just a revolutionary. Show less

More than a face on a dorm room poster, Guevara has been mythologized to the point of parody. Reading this thoroughly researched biography, you will learn...Show more More than a face on a dorm room poster, Guevara has been mythologized to the point of parody. Reading this thoroughly researched biography, you will learn about his complicated identities as a doctor, an economist, and a father, not just a revolutionary. Show less

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In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods

In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods

by Bell, Matt

Book - 2013

The darkest fairy tale you might ever read, this is the story of a relationship and the unknowable, unshareable things we hold inside ourselves. Creepy, sparse, and unforgettable. The darkest fairy tale you might ever read, this is the story of a relationship and the unknowable, unshareable things we hold inside ourselves. Creepy, sparse, and unforgettable. Show less

The darkest fairy tale you might ever read, this is the story of a relationship and the unknowable, unshareable things we hold inside ourselves. Creepy, sparse, and unforgettable. The darkest fairy tale you might ever read, this is the story of a relationship and the unknowable, unshareable things we hold inside ourselves. Creepy, sparse, and unforgettable. Show less

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Annihilation

Annihilation

by VanderMeer, Jeff

Book - 2014

The first book in VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, this is sci-fi for folks that may not label themselves sci-fi readers. Mysterious things are happening in Area X, and a select group of professionals are tasked with figuring out why. The first book in VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, this is sci-fi for folks that may not label themselves sci-fi readers. Mysterious things are happening in Area X, and a select group of professionals are tasked with figuring out why. Show less

The first book in VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, this is sci-fi for folks that may not label themselves sci-fi readers. Mysterious things are happening in Area X, and a select group of professionals are tasked with figuring out why. The first book in VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, this is sci-fi for folks that may not label themselves sci-fi readers. Mysterious things are happening in Area X, and a select group of professionals are tasked with figuring out why. Show less

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