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Sarah Reid's avatar

Thank you for these recommendations! Of course, I've read Digital Minimalism (glad you liked it too!), but the others are new to me. Adding them to my list!

Sarai Mitnick's avatar

So glad I read it!

Francis Berryhill's avatar

You must read In the Distance by Diaz. It was a finalist for the Pulitzer. He then won the Pulitzer for Trust. It was the first Western I ever read. It may be my favorite book of all time.

Sarai Mitnick's avatar

Adding it to my library list right now!

Rosser Tilley's avatar

If you liked True Grit I’d recommend News of the World, by Paulette Jiles. Yes, there was a movie version a few years ago that was very well done, and kept to the story much better than most film adaptations, but the book itself was an absolute joy to read

Sarai Mitnick's avatar

Added to my library list! Thank you! Kenn is encouraging me to read Blood Meridian next, but I feel like I have to psych myself up for the brutality of Cormac McCarthy.

Kelsey Worth Solomons's avatar

I really love the variety of books on this list - I must admit I have never really considered reading a Western before but now I’m thinking I might try one? True Grit sounds very intriguing!

Sarai Mitnick's avatar

It is a great read, and laugh out loud funny too. The recent film adaptation with Jeff Bridges is great too.