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Paul Jantzen Author Of Sour Apples: A Novel For Those Who Hate to Read

From Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Paul Jantzen Why Paul loves this book

Cormac McCarthy delivers a dark, unflinching vision of the apocalypse in THE ROAD, never letting up on its intensity. The novel is a visceral exploration of a father and son struggling to survive in a world stripped of hope and humanity, where simply waking up to face another day is a victory in itself. Their destination may be the ultimate goal, but it is the harrowing journey, the emotional weight of their bond, and the relentless struggle to survive that give the story its power. McCarthy’s masterful writing makes every moment feel raw, haunting, and unforgettable.

By Cormac McCarthy ,

Why should I read it?

44 authors picked The Road as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • A searing, post-apocalyptic novel about a father and son's fight to survive, this "tale of survival and the miracle of goodness only adds to McCarthy's stature as a living master. It's gripping, frightening and, ultimately, beautiful" (San Francisco Chronicle).

A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don't know what, if…


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December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg,

Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

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Cam Torrens Author Of Scorched

From Cam's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Cam's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Cam Torrens Why Cam loves this book

John Boyne delivers Dickensian-like fiction from across the Irish Sea in his tale of Cyril Avery's journey from an illegitimate birth to a joy he never believed he deserved.

The Irish church and its archaic sexual mores play a huge role in Cyril's walk through life. Boyne's description of a young man driven by a heart fueled by hi-octane testosterone will ring nostalgic for most men--but Cyril's pursuit of love not only fails, it runs counter to societal norms. With the deft use of twists, turns, coincidence, and chance, Boyne weaves a lifetime of injustice into a story the reader can't put down, leaving hints that redemption might, just possibly, be earned through resilience.

By John Boyne ,

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8 authors picked The Heart's Invisible Furies as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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'Compelling and satisfying... At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending' Sarah Winman, author of When God Was a Rabbit

Forced to flee the scandal brewing in her hometown, Catherine Goggin finds herself pregnant and alone, in search of a new life at just sixteen. She knows she has no choice but to believe that the nun she entrusts her child to will find him a better life.

Cyril Avery is not a real Avery, or so his parents are constantly reminding him. Adopted as a baby, he's never quite felt at home with the family that treats him more as…


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M Louise Foss

From M Louise's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why M Louise loves this book

Quirky characters. Found familyss. Sweeping saga of art and music. And a love letter to Firenze . I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, separated into chronological titled vignettes with threads of the characters deftly woven throughout. Evelyn meets Darnley and Ulysses in a tuscan villa during WWII and this random connection frames a lifelong friendship. The characters were deftly drawn, their relationships realistic and ultimately hopeful and loving, albeit often not traditional.

By Sarah Winman ,

Why should I read it?

14 authors picked Still Life as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A Good Morning America Book Club Pick
 
A Veranda Magazine Book Club Pick

A captivating, bighearted, richly tapestried story of people brought together by love, war, art, flood, and the ghost of E. M. Forster, by the celebrated author of Tin Man.

Tuscany, 1944: As Allied troops advance and bombs fall around deserted villages, a young English soldier, Ulysses Temper, finds himself in the wine cellar of a deserted villa. There, he has a chance encounter with Evelyn Skinner, a middle-aged art historian who has come to Italy to salvage paintings from the ruins and recall long-forgotten memories of…


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Katie’s Gamble by Kara O'Neal,

Katie's Gamble is an unexpected, unique story about a young woman who's trying to support her younger siblings by keeping her family's confectionery shop open.

In order to do that, she has to take on her older brother, who's a notorious gambler in Louisiana. Additionally, she has to outsmart Rowdy…

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Paul Jantzen Author Of Sour Apples: A Novel For Those Who Hate to Read

From Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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Paul's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Paul Jantzen Why Paul loves this book

Brian Kaufman once again delivers the goods in his slow burn noir, Rat Town Blues. Our charismatic hero, Slag Ferguson, is small time in a small town. He's an ex boxer, bartender, and a private investigator. This might leave you thinking Rat Town Blues is a typical detective story with the usual tropes, and maybe it is, but what Kaufman brings is a style and pace that is perfect for developing his characters and the setting for this hard boiled detective’s tale.

Slag starts with a great name, a sarcastic and gritty persona, and finishes with a cynical take on all that is around him. As much as the reader wants clues to the detectives work, perhaps thinking they are an amateur slueth themselves, the way Kaufman gives us Slag’s everyday is much more charming and brilliant.

The author has a knack for portraying the charismatic side of…

By Brian Kaufman ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Rat Town Blues as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

"Gritty, intense, and immersive; a razor-sharp noir thriller that plunges into the murky depths of corruption and moral ambiguity." -The Prairies Book Review

Mark "Slag" Ferguson (bartender, ex-boxer) adds unlicensed private investigator to his resume. Times are tough. The new side gig seems like a smart play.

Kelly Mason is a cool, enigmatic blonde whose husband has been acting strangely. She believes he's being extorted. Can Slag help? Slag is sure he knows where the case will lead. Of course, he might be wrong.

In the near future, a man needs to hustle just to tread water. And Slag is…


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