Johno

Johno

  • Joined: January 18, 2024
  • Articles: 36

January 2026 Reads

1. Table for Two — Amor TowlesOne of the best collections of short stories I’ve ever read. And my book of the month. Get the book 2. Rules of Civility — Amor TowlesA very enjoyable read and a great characters…

My Favorite Books of 2025

I read fewer books in 2025 — 83 compared to 160 in 2024. Anyway, it was still a great year for reading, and these are my 10 favorite reads of 2025. No lengthy reviews here — I have neither the…

December 2025 Reads

1. The Other Americans — Laila LalamiTimely, compelling, heartbreaking, tender, and my book of the month. Not sure what of Lalami’s to read next. Perhaps Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America or The Moor’s Account. Get the book 2. Chronicle…

November 2025 Reads

1. To Live — Yu HuaAn epic tale wonderfully told — and my book of the month. Immediately ordered three more by this author: The Seventh Day, Chronicles of a Blood Merchant, and City of Fiction. Get the book 2.…