If You Like... You Might Also Like... (Part 4 of ?)

It has been ages since I've gotten around to making another one of these types of posts, but I figured it was time to introduce some new recommendations. I decided to sort of try to mix things up a bit with genres, so hopefully there's a little something for everyone. I have so much fun making these comparison posts, so hopefully I'll have another one up before it's been over a year again. ;)

These two books are very unique from one another in a lot of ways, but while I was reading Catherine House recently, I kept having moments where it reminded me ever so slightly of Vita Nostra--the atmospheres felt like they would compliment each other a lot. With both books, we have a boarding school sort of setting where what is being studied is a bit mysterious and unknown even to the students, the students are majorly overworked, and there's an air of both casualness 'I don't care' mixed with the desire to be successful. They are also both fairly dark in tone, though have some rather quirky aspects that make things a little lighter here and there. If you read and enjoyed Vita Nostra, definitely check out Catherine House!

Vita Nostra: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Catherine House: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

I read The Historian as a kid and thought it was just the most magnificent and and intriguing book out there. I haven't re-read it in a while, though I do plan to, and I am always searching for something that makes me feel the way The historian did. I was recently reading Sepulchre and found myself mentally comparing it to The Historian with it's some large scope that includes both modern day and a focus on elements from the past, as well as the somewhat mysterious component that hints at the supernatural. If you like the historical fiction and mystery of The Historian, you'll probably like Sepulchre as well (and vice versa)!

The Historian: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound
Sepulchre: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Both of these books are fairly recently published, so I don't know which one is more likely that people have already read, but if you liked one, I almost guarantee you'll enjoy the other! Both feature some intense, rather cutthroat and focused female protagonists who are determined to follow through with their respective plans. Queen of the Conquered is a fascinating story that is impossible to put down and that explores some intense topics, and The Wolf of Oren-Yaro is similarly intense and features a really unique plot premise. 

Queen of the Conquered: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

The Wolf of Oren-Yaro: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

I read Wonderland a couple months back and really enjoyed it. I kept having moments of being reminded of other books, but I couldn't quite place my finger on which books. After thinking about it for far longer than I should have, I think Wonderland is a great example of a combination of elements from The Turn of the Key and And the Trees Crept In. It has the secluded setting with a woman mainly taking care of children with strange happenings (The Turn of the Key) and a sort of creeping and mysterious surrounding forest and environment that is a bit...well, unpredictable (And the Trees Crept In). Wonderland isn't out until June, but that just gives you more time to prepare and maybe even pre-order!

The Turn of the Key: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

And the Trees Crept In: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Wonderland: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Okay, so I'm sort of cheating with this one because neither one of these books are out yet, but I loved them both so much and can't get them out of my head and they are perfect recommendations for each other. The Only Good Indians is a dark, haunting, gut punch of a read that follows four American Indian men as they try to overcome a momentous occasion for their youth that has essentially haunted them ever since. Empire of the Wild is about an indigenous Métis woman who is searching for her missing husband, but is confronted instead with the hauntings and horror of a traditional Métis story come to life. Both of these combine their incredible indigenous cultures into dark, moving stories that explore what it means to be indigenous in this modern world, along with so many more compelling discussions. 

I really am sorry for being a tease, but in my defense I didn't realize The Only Good Indians wasn't going to be released in May as originally planned a couple weeks ago and I was already so set on comparing these two. Please do consider pre-ordering one or both of these, or at least checking them out from your library once they are out!

The Only Good Indians: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Empire of Wild: Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Have you read any of these? What are your thoughts?

Summer Reading Recommendations Pt. 2: Graphic Novels, Comics, & Manga!

Part two of my summer reading recommendations series (find part one here!) is all about comic, graphic novels, and manga! Whether you're traveling, going out, or just trying ot make it through a hot day, you can't go wrong with picking up a visual-based form of media to keep you occupied. I've been meaning to expand my reading of graphic novels and the like, but there are a handful of ones I've read that I've loved, so without further ado, let's just jump into the recommendations!


The Sandman by Neil Gaiman
The Sandman is the universally lauded masterwork following Morpheus, Lord of the Dreaming--a vast hallucinatory landscape housing all the dreams of any and everyone who's ever existed. Regardless of cultures or historical eras, all dreamers visit Morpheus' realm--be they gods, demons, muses, mythical creatures, or simply humans who teach Morpheus some surprising lessons. 

Upon his escape from an embarrassing captivity at the hands of a mere mortal, Morpheus finds himself at a crossroads, forced to deal with the enormous changes within both himself and his realm. His journey to find his place in a world that's drastically changed takes him through mythical worlds to retrieve his old heirlooms, the back roads of America for a twisted reunion, and even Hell itself--to receive the dubious honor of picking the next Devil. But he'll learn his greatest lessons at the hands of his own family, the Endless, who--like him--are walking embodiments of the most influential aspects of existence..

I had to include the Sandman series because, well, it's no secret that it's my favorite at this point and I think it would be an awesome series to tackle during summer!
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Whiteout by Greg Rucka, Steve Lieber
You can't get any further down than the bottom of the world - Antarctica. Cold, desolate, nothing but ice and snow for miles and miles. Carrie Stetko is a U.S. Marshal, and she's made The Ice her home. In its vastness, she has found a place where she can forget her troubled past and feel at peace... Until someone commits a murder in her jurisdiction and that peace is shattered. The murderer is one of five men scattered across the continent, and he has more reason to hide than just the slaying. Several ice samples were taken from the area around the body, and the depth of the drilling signifies something particular was removed. Enter Lily Sharpe, who wants to know what was so important another man's life had to be taken for it. But are either of the women prepared for the secrets and betrayals at the core of the situation?


I love any story set in the Arctic and this graphic novel did not let me down at all. If you like some mystery, this is would be a great pick!
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Anne Bonnie by Tim Yates
Pirates, magic and adventure collide in this action-packed all-ages series from Blue Juice Comics and Tim Yates. The Great Sea is still in chaos after the mysterious disappearance of the Pirate Queen Anne Bonnie, and danger lurks over every crest. Join Ariana aboard a stolen magical pirate ship on her quest to become the world's greatest pirate. Along the way she'll make new friends - and enemies - and learn what being a pirate really means.





"Pirate, magic, and adventure"--what more could you want? Anne Bonnie is a such a fun comic that would also be a great pick for younger readers as well. I've only read the first few of this series, but I definitely plan to pick up more in the future. 
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Lone Wolf and Cub, Vol. 1 by Kazuo Koike, Goseki Kojima
Shogunate executioner Ogami Itto is framed as a traitor by the agents from a rival clan. With his wife murdered and with an infant son to protect, Ogami chooses the path of the ronin, the masterless samurai. The Lone Wolf and Cub wander feudal Japan, Ogami's sword for hire, but all roads will lead them to a single destination: vengeance.



I haven't had a chance to read too far into this series yet, but it has to be one of the most interesting mangas. It's incredibly complex and deep with incredible characters and a fascinating historical setting. If you have any interest in following the story of a samurai assassin and his son set in a feudal-era Japan, you have to pick this one for your summer reading (or, well, any season).
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham
When a savage creature known only as the Adversary conquered the fabled lands of legends and fairy tales, all of the infamous inhabitants of folklore were forced into exile. Disguised among the normal citizens of modern-day New York, these magical characters have created their own peaceful and secret society within an exclusive luxury apartment building called Fabletown. But when Snow White's party-girl sister, Rose Red, is apparently murdered, it is up to Fabletown's sheriff, a reformed and pardoned Big Bad Wolf (Bigby Wolf), to determine if the killer is Bluebeard, Rose's ex-lover and notorious wife killer, or Jack, her current live-in boyfriend and former beanstalk-climber.


Fairy tale characters are thrown into the modern-day world and it's pretty much as great as it sounds. This is imaginative, expansive, and is sure to keep you engaged with its clever ideas. 
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Ody-C by Matt Fraction, Christian Ward
An eye-searing, mind-bending, gender-shattering epic science fiction retelling of Homer's Odyssey starting with the end of a great war in the stars and the beginning of a very long journey home for Odyssia and her crew of warriors. The journey to Ithicaa begins HERE, by Matt Fraction (Sex Criminals) and Christian Ward (Infinite Vacation, Olympus).




If you want to keep your visual reading materials "classic," then why not pick up something with origins by on The Odyssey? This is a weird take on the classic story and I'll be honest, it's pretty crazy and a little confusing at times, but it's also pretty fun and has some really great illustrations.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Finder by Carla Speed McNeil
Lose yourself in a world beyond your wildest dreams… 

Since 1996, Finder has set the bar for science-fiction storytelling, with a lush, intricate world and compelling characters. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present the first four story arcs of Carla Speed McNeil's groundbreaking series in a single, affordably priced volume! Follow enigmatic hero Jaeger through a "glorious, catholic pileup of high-tech SF, fannish fantasy, and street-level culture clash" (Village Voice), and discover the lush world and compelling characters that have carved Finder a permanent place in the pantheon of independent comics.


This is another one that's pretty cemented in the "weird" category, but it's also a bit of a classic and for good reason. There weren't a lot of good summaries for this readilt available online, but it would be very worthwhile of your time to check out. 
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

The Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai, Psouka Demizu
Life at Grace Field House has been good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious foods and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems… 

Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as “Mom,” all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. Good food, clean clothes and the perfect environment to learn—what more could an orphan ask for? One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing.


I read this earlier this year and had such a blast. It's dark, full of surprises, and definitely a bit creepy. It's easy to fly through this one!
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Fullmetal Alchemist by 
Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the natural world; something between magic, art and science. When two brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, dabbled in this power to grant their dearest wish, one of them lost an arm and a leg...and the other became nothing but a soul locked into a body of living steel. Now Edward is an agent of the government, a slave of the military-alchemical complex, using his unique powers to obey orders...even to kill. Except his powers aren't unique. The world has been ravaged by the abuse of alchemy. And in pursuit of the ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their enemies are even more ruthless than they are...



Most people are probably aware of Fullmetal Alchemist or have at least seen the manga, but I still thought it'd be a great pick for some summer reading! It's adventurous and has some truly memorable and compelling characters.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Have you read any of these? What manga/graphic novels would you recommend?

Summer Reading Recommendations (For Vacation!) Pt. 1: Adventure!

I've been in the process of planning a vacation with my husband over the past couple of months and of course, as a reader, one of my big questions is: what book(s) do I bring!? It's hard to know if you'll have time to read, what mood you'll be in, or what sort of space you'll have for books. I still haven't decided what books I'll bring, but it did inspire me to create a mini summer/vacation-themed recommendation series. I'll do these for the next few Fridays with various themes, all centered around books that might be good to bring on a vacation. This week, I'm sharing books that have adventurous vibes with fast-paced plots and plenty of action because sometimes when you're busy or on the road it's nice to have book that are quick, easy, and entertaining reads.

I also just have to add that although most people who are either out of school already or don't have kids tend to just vacation at any time of year (one of the downsides of leaving school as an adult is no more summer vacations, am I right?), I thought a vacation theme still fit well with the summer season, so I'm running with it!


The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman
Irene is a professional spy for the mysterious Library, a shadowy organization that collects important works of fiction from all of the different realities. Most recently, she and her enigmatic assistant Kai have been sent to an alternative London. Their mission: Retrieve a particularly dangerous book. The problem: By the time they arrive, it's already been stolen. 

London's underground factions are prepared to fight to the death to find the tome before Irene and Kai do, a problem compounded by the fact that this world is chaos-infested—the laws of nature bent to allow supernatural creatures and unpredictable magic to run rampant. To make matters worse, Kai is hiding something—secrets that could be just as volatile as the chaos-filled world itself.

Now Irene is caught in a puzzling web of deadly danger, conflicting clues, and sinister secret societies. And failure is not an option—because it isn’t just Irene’s reputation at stake, it’s the nature of reality itself...

This is about a woman who goes on mini-adventures to track down books. It's a ton of fun and has so many clever references to books and various literary ideas that makes this a really easy and exciting book to dive into.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French
Jackal is proud to be a Grey Bastard, member of a sworn brotherhood of half-orcs. Unloved and unwanted in civilized society, the Bastards eke out a hard life in the desolate no-man's-land called the Lots, protecting frail and noble human civilization from invading bands of vicious full-blooded orcs.

But as Jackal is soon to learn, his pride may be misplaced. Because a dark secret lies at the heart of the Bastards' existence - one that reveals a horrifying truth behind humanity's tenuous peace with the orcs, and exposes a grave danger on the horizon.

On the heels of the ultimate betrayal, Jackal must scramble to stop a devastating invasion - even as he wonders where his true loyalties lie.

I never knew how much I needed a story about half-orcs that ride hogs (instead of horses) in my life, but now I can never go back. This book is packed with excitement and various adventures with memorable characters and I think it'd be the perfect pick as something to jump into anytime.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell
Magic is a con game. 

Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage's duel and the start of four trials that will make him a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is gone. As his sixteenth birthday approaches, Kellen falls back on his cunning in a bid to avoid total disgrace. But when a daring stranger arrives in town, she challenges Kellen to take a different path. Ferius Parfax is one of the mysterious Argosi - a traveller who lives by her wits and the three decks of cards she carries. She's difficult and unpredictable, but she may be Kellen's only hope...

Whenever I'm trying to think of fast-paced, easy-to-get-into books, Spellslinger is almost always the first one to pop into my mind. This book's plot is constantly moving forward with very little downtime and has some great action-heavy scenes packed throughout.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Illuminae by Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman
This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded.
      The year is 2575, and two rival megacorporations are at war over a planet that’s little more than a speck at the edge of the universe. Now with enemy fire raining down on them, Kady and Ezra—who are barely even talking to each other—are forced to evacuate with a hostile warship in hot pursuit.
     But their problems are just getting started. A plague has broken out and is mutating with terrifying results; the fleet’s AI may actually be their enemy; and nobody in charge will say what’s really going on. As Kady hacks into a web of data to find the truth, it’s clear the only person who can help her is the ex-boyfriend she swore she’d never speak to again.
      Told through a fascinating dossier of hacked documents—including emails, maps, files, IMs, medical reports, interviews, and more—Illuminae is the first book in a heart-stopping trilogy about lives interrupted, the price of truth, and the courage of everyday heroes.

Illuminae is an intense sci-fi told in a mixed media format that reads way quicker than any 500+ page book has any right to be read. This one is extremely easy to fly through and find yourself lost in without struggling to get situated in the world.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Lexicon by Max Barry
At an exclusive school somewhere outside of Arlington, Virginia, students aren’t taught history, geography, or mathematics—they are taught to persuade. Students learn to use language to manipulate minds, wielding words as weapons. The very best graduate as “poets,” and enter a nameless organization of unknown purpose.
...
They recruited Emily Ruff from the streets. They said it was because she's good with words.

They'll live to regret it.

They said Wil Parke survived something he shouldn't have. But he doesn't remember.

Now they're after him and he doesn't know why.

There's a word, they say. A word that kills.

And they want it back . . .

I read this a while ago, so my memory of exact details is a bit fuzzy, but I do remember this was one of those books where you never really have a chance to catch your breath. This premise where words can be used as actual weapons is a fascinating one and makes this book a great pick for a fast-paced vacation read.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber
A fire destroys a New York City rare bookstore—and reveals clues to a treasure worth killing for. . . . A disgraced scholar is found tortured to death. . . . And those pursuing the most valuable literary find in history are about to cross from the harmless mundane into inescapable nightmare.

From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Tropic of Night comes a breathtaking thriller that twists, shocks, and surprises at every turn as it crisscrosses centuries, from the glaring violence of today into the dark shadows of truth and lies surrounding the greatest writer the world has ever known.

This is another one that I don't remember the fine details of, but if you like books like The Da Vinci Code, The Rule of Four, etc. (all great 'plane reads'), then this is the perfect book. It's fast-paced, full of twists, and is the perfect thriller to keep you occupied. 
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been posing as an out-of-work actor.

Together this dynamic pair begin a journey through space aided by quotes from The Hitchhiker's Guide ("A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have") and a galaxy-full of fellow travelers: Zaphod Beeblebrox—the two-headed, three-armed ex-hippie and totally out-to-lunch president of the galaxy; Trillian, Zaphod's girlfriend (formally Tricia McMillan), whom Arthur tried to pick up at a cocktail party once upon a time zone; Marvin, a paranoid, brilliant, and chronically depressed robot; Veet Voojagig, a former graduate student who is obsessed with the disappearance of all the ballpoint pens he bought over the years

I couldn't not include this--what better book to sit down and relax with? It's compelling, amusing, and a classic adventure.
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Blackwing by Ed McDonald
The republic faces annihilation, despite the vigilance of Galharrow's Blackwings. When a raven tattoo rips itself from his arm to deliver a desperate message, Galharrow and a mysterious noblewoman must investigate a long dead sorcerer's legacy. But there is a conspiracy within the citadel: traitors, flesh-eaters and the ghosts of the wastelands seek to destroy them, but if they cannot solve the ancient wizard's paradox, the Deep Kings will walk the earth again, and all will be lost.

The war with the Eastern Empire ended in stalemate some eighty years ago, thanks to Nall's 'Engine', a wizard-crafted weapon so powerful even the Deep Kings feared it. The strike of the Engine created the Misery - a wasteland full of ghosts and corrupted magic that now forms a No Mans Land along the frontier. But when Galharrow investigates a frontier fortress, he discovers complacency bordering on treason: then the walls are stormed, and the Engine fails to launch. Galharrow only escapes because of the preternatural magical power of the noblewoman he was supposed to be protecting. Together, they race to the capital to unmask the traitors and restore the republic's defences. Far across the Misery a vast army is on the move, as the Empire prepares to call the republic's bluff.

If you like your adventurous books more on the grimdark fantasy side, then you might want to pick up Blackwing! This is a shorter book and has a really fascinating (and rather horrifying) setting with tons of action to keep things fresh.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.
The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.

But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.

And lastly, if you prefer some middle grade--or need books for middle grade readers--you can't go wrong with the Land of Stories series! This is about two young kids who are transported to a land inspired by fairy tales--and the action pretty much never stops after that.
Amazon | Book Depository | IndieBound

Have you read any of these? What adventurous books would you recommend for a vacation read?

Book Recommendations: If You Like... You Might Also Like... (Part 2 of ?)

So back in December of last year I made a 'if you like/you might like' post with the full intention of making more fairly regularly... and, well, that didn't happen. Regardless, I've been wanting to make a new one for a while, so here we are! I already have books and ideas for another, so hopefully I'll have another one up sooner rather than later. For today's post, I tried to include a small variety of genres so that there's a little something for everything. Let me know if you've read any of these books or what books you would recommend in comparison to these!

If you loved the intensity and compelling storyline of the popular book The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang, then you should check out We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson and Kings of Paradise by Richard Nell. Both We Ride the Storm and Kings of Paradise have similar non-European settings and vibes and also really strong casts of characters that add so much to the story. And if you liked having an awesome female protagonist in The Poppy War, then you'll be happy to know that there is an incredible female lead in We Ride the Storm as well.

The Poppy War: Amazon | Book Depository

We Ride the Storm: Amazon | Book Depository

Kings of Paradise: Amazon | Book Depository

If you like your dystopian-esque worlds that sometimes feel all too real and seem especially horrifying for women (why do we do this to ourselves again?) in books such as Red Clocks by Leni Zumas, then I'd like to recommend Gather the Daughters by Jennie Melamed and Vox by Christina Dalcher. Red Clocks features a future United States in which abortion of all kinds and IVF are illegal, Gather the Daughters features a society in which women are solely around for the sake of breeding, and Vox features a United States in which women are only allowed to speak one hundred words a day. There are some very similar themes running through these books, and if you like one, I'm sure you'll be interested in the others.

Red Clocks: Amazon | Book Depository

Gather the Daughters: Amazon | Book Depository

Vox:  Amazon

 

I've only just recently read Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell, but I found it to be a really fun, adventurous fantasy that was both serious and not-so-serious at the same time and was a perfect book to relax with. This made me think of Robert V.S. Redick's The Wolf Conspiracy, which also features a young male protagonist who is still figuring things out in his life, much like Kellen in Spellslinger. Red Wolf is also just as exciting and adventurous (if not more) and full of exciting plot twists.

Spellslinger: Amazon | Book Depository

The Red Wolf Conspiracy: Amazon | Book Depository

Living up to the sheer size, mind-blowing magic system, and world-building of The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson is a hard thing to try to live up to, but I found that A Plague of Giants by Kevin Hearne and Soul of the World by David Mealing left me just as impressed and yearning for more as I was for more Stormlight Archives books. Both books have fascinating and complex magic systems as well as a compelling cast of characters and well-constructed world-building. For some reason I don't see these books mentioned much, but I really can't recommend them enough. 

The Way of Kings: Amazon | Book Depository

A Plague of Giants: Amazon | Book Depository

Soul of the World: Amazon | Book Depository

If you loved the subtle and somewhat disturbing atmosphere of The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani, then you'll love the deceptively horrifying book You Were Made for This by Michelle Sacks and the emotionally draining I Love You Too Much by Alicia Drake! Am I selling these books or what? In all seriousness, I found my emotions played with a lot by these books, all of which share various unlikable and rather horrible characters, in addition to innocent bystanders that must face the consequences of others' actions. And just as a warning for I Love You Too Much--I was practically crying throughout the entire book, and I almost never cry while reading.

The Perfect Nanny: Amazon | Book Depository

You Were Made for This: Amazon | Book Depository

I Love You Too Much: Amazon | Book Depository

Okay, so this was just a fun one that I couldn't help throwing in. If you managed to slog your way make it through the famed Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace and actually enjoyed it, you should absolutely try Jerusalem by Alan Moore! Both have a somewhat rambling style at times with immense detail that requires careful reading and they both are of course over 1,000 pages. Personally, I think you might like Jerusalem even if you didn't like Infinite Jest (ahem, such as my own situation), but I think you might be especially interested in Jerusalem if you enjoyed Infinite Jest. Though the stories are vastly different, there are still incredibly quirky and memorable characters in each and they have storylines that aren't abundantly clear at first, but make more sense in the end.

Infinite Jest: Amazon | Book Depository

Jerusalem: Amazon | Book Depository

Have you read any of these? What are your thoughts?

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