The other day, I was texting with an old friend, who told me he reads only non-fiction but wants to read more fiction. You’ll devour it in one big gulp; it’s funny at times but also serious and sad and thrilling; and there’s lots of morality/immorality baked in. This book challenge was compelling, so I asked friends and family to give me their three things, so I could suggest a book for them, too. Now tell us: What are three things you like? A darkly funny book I can’t stop thinking about, and what are your three favorite books?

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2026 23:43 UTC