3.89 avg rating — 278,396 ratings

"An intergenerational immigrant tale, Junot Diaz packs this one full of style."

3.70 avg rating — 249,108 ratings

"Beautiful characterization and a stunning structure"

4.19 avg rating — 212,531 ratings

"Characters that you will miss as soon as you close the book, gorgeous writing and an inspired story make this a must-read."

3.53 avg rating — 278,217 ratings

"Magic for grown-ups for whom Harry Potter and Narnia remain essential parts of their literary psychosphere, this is a fantastical story with huge literary aspirations."

4.14 avg rating — 118,501 ratings

"If you are still working through nights of heavy drinking and looking for a kindred spirit (no pun intended), Bukowski will serve you well."

4.09 avg rating — 237,381 ratings

"It will challenge your views on mental illness and features a gripping medical mystery to boot!"

3.80 avg rating — 38,270 ratings

"Doc Sportello would make a fine detective if he could ever get on the job without a joint in hand. Funny, well-written and an excellent mystery."

4.45 avg rating — 1,730,392 ratings

"You may have read "The Kite Runner", but this is the best of Hosseini's books to date. A beautiful and harrowing tale set in the middle east seen through the eyes of two women. "

3.84 avg rating — 65,583 ratings

"There are a lot of books that feature violence, but it is rare to find a book that shows the reverberations that violence can incur upon its victims. This book will frustrate and challenge you in all the right ways. "

4.22 avg rating — 28,916 ratings

"One of the finest graphic novels ever written, this is a mind-bending meditation on life and the pitfalls of being egocentric. Beautiful in every possible way, it is a must-read. "

4.01 avg rating — 267,326 ratings

"This is a tough one, but it is highly rewarding. See the world move from the past to distant future through interlinking storylines. Mitchell is one of the finest writers of his generation. "

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"You haven't read dystopia like this before! Firmly grounded in scientific fact, this science fiction has a compelling lead and a memorable world. "

4.52 avg rating — 1,079,524 ratings

"If you love Game of Thrones and are looking for something in a similar vein, this is the right pick. Poetic language and a deeply flawed young narrator are the focus in a world where magic shares more with science that the supernatural. "

4.16 avg rating — 13,651 ratings

"A man reflects on the ups and downs of life and his relationships with women. Comedic and compelling, this one will leave you with a tear in your eye. "

4.34 avg rating — 114,114 ratings

"An intricately woven historical account of cancer throughout history. Bouncing between historical fact and the author's experiences with his patients, this is an essential read to understand how far the treatment of the disease has come, and how far is yet to go. "

3.70 avg rating — 3,804 ratings

"This is one of the funniest books I've ever read. In short: a scorned man decides to write a bestseller in order to spite his ex-girlfriend at her wedding. Hilarity aside, it is a great examination of post break-up mentality."

4.36 avg rating — 94,396 ratings

"It sounds like self-help, but is actually an immensely compelling tale of a young boy with lofty boxing aspirations growing up in South Africa during apartheid. A unique view into a world far removed from North America. "

4.10 avg rating — 1,480,619 ratings

"So it goes. A WWII book for people who are sick and tired of WWII books, this read will leave you charmed. "

3.85 avg rating — 103,073 ratings

"A western with heart, The Sisters Brothers is a warm and refreshing read that will have you alternating between laughter and horror at the copious gore. "

3.85 avg rating — 198,024 ratings

"Everything you ever feared awaiting you in middle aged life makes appearance here. This is dark and highly compelling despite its length. "

3.85 avg rating — 100,329 ratings

"More accessible than Cloud Atlas, The Bone Clocks is a taught thriller with Mitchell's trademark multiplicitous story telling. An excellent page turner!"

4.01 avg rating — 657,074 ratings

"Short and sweet, Gaiman crafts a tale of childhood and the magic both real and imagined by children.
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4.15 avg rating — 3,439,051 ratings

"Even if you've seen the movie (but especially if you haven't), Gone Girl is a tight and exciting thriller. Though the twists may be known to you, get inside the characters' headspace to see the depths of their depravity. "

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