*There are still a handful of neglected notables on my to read pile (it's a big pile) so any books missing from this list do not represent a non-endorsement--there are far too many "NOPE" gifs out there for me to resist including books I didn't like.
With the exception of a couple, themes of home and family really seem to dominate my list. Did any of the books on the list surprise you? Any grabbed your attention?
Without further ado:
Zero K. by Don DeLillo
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| This one completely lost my interest but I feel like giving it another chance. |
War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans
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| Captivating multi-generational tale of fathers and sons, art and war. |
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
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| Wonderfully, deeply, unsettling. |
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
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| A little light on the promised steam punk but overall a powerful narrative. |
Today Will be Different by Maria Semple
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| Quirky! |
Reputations by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
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| Really good, really short. Kudos! |
The Nix by Nathan Hill
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| This book is so right on it's a little scary. |
The Mortifications by Derek Palacio
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| That ending, though. :( |
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
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| It's that good. |
Here I Am by Jonathan Safran Foer
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| Seriously, the audiobook version is EVERYthing |
Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn
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| The use of patois achieves stunning results. |
Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo by Boris Fishman
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| Unexpected, enigmatic, and engrossing. |
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
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| Love letter to home. |
Before The Fall by Noah Hawley
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| Kind of surprised this made the notable list over some other books but it was a solidly enjoyable read. |
The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan
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| Haunting. |
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
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| Featured in our "Books for an Ugly Cry" post earlier this year. Hug all your loved ones! |
