Looking for your next great read? The English department has shared its annual summer reading list, featuring books they’ve enjoyed over the past year and those they plan to explore. This selection offers a range of genres from detective stories to memoirs.
“Five Decembers” by James Kestrel is recommended for fans of detective fiction. It won the 2022 Edgar Award for best novel and follows Detective Joe McGrady as he solves a missing persons case in Hawaii that leads him to Japan during World War II. Andrew Erkkila suggests this book as an excellent blend of detective and historical fiction.
In “Plastic” by Scott Guild, readers are taken into an alternate world where people are made of plastic, depicting societal tensions with humor and surrealism. Jean Graham highlights the novel’s exploration of serious issues through its unique setting.
For fans of “The Big Bang Theory,” Lincoln Konkle recommends “The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series” by Jessica Radloff. This book provides insights into the popular sitcom with a foreword by Chuck Lorre, co-creator of the series.
Katherine Rundell’s “Impossible Creatures” is noted by Emily Meixner as an action-packed adventure featuring courageous children facing hard choices amidst themes of friendship and sacrifice.
Catie Rosemurgy shares her experience with “Bashō: The Complete Haiku of Matsuo Bashō,” translated by Andrew Fitzsimons. She finds solace in these timeless haikus that offer beauty and profundity before bedtime.
Lastly, Felicia Steele introduces “Sociopath: A Memoir” by Patric Gagne, which thoughtfully explores the author’s experiences with sociopathy and its impact on interpersonal relationships.
These recommendations offer a diverse array of reading options for anyone looking to enrich their summer literary experience.
