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Jennice Cottle-writer's avatar

I too went through a reading funk last year but this year, I did much better. I didn't hit my overall goal of 66 books but I'm very pleased with the quality of the books I read. So my favorites were The Amen Corner by James Baldwin, One Blood by Denene Millner, Sweet Whispers Brother Rush by Virginia Hamilton, and Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby. For 2024, I plan on adding more memoir and personal essay books to my list because I'm attempting to write a collection of personal essays. If you have any good recs, ket me know. Happy holidays and a safe new year to you and your loved ones, Stanley ❤

Stanley Fritz's avatar

Thanks for sharing your list, I thought I read most of Baldwin books, but I never read the “Amen Corner” I’ll check that out. One of my favorite essay books is from Damian Young, it’s called “What doesn’t Kill you, Makes you Blacker”

Jennice Cottle-writer's avatar

Like that title! I will definitely check it out. Thanks Stanley and enjoy your holidays 😊

Rosemary Rivera's avatar

Read the HBR book Stanley recommended. It's not on the list here, but it was the first 90 days. I also read quite a few books but nowhere the number I'd like to. Interesting enough I really liked The Great Escape and Living and Dying on the factory floor. A book I won't forget is man's search for meaning.