Saturday Snack: Good Books + Special Basics On Sale

Little tidbits from around the internet.

Here we are, in the most glorious dead week between Christmas and New Year. I hope you have nothing to do but read and forget which day of the week it is.

GREAT BOOKS

These are some of my favorite things I read this year - I also asked for on Instagram, and a lot of these picks have been seconded and thirded.

All Fours: Unsurprisingly, this was the unanimous favorite. I’m about three quarters of the way through it, and I would also say it’s my top pick from 2024. I can’t really describe it, but if you’re in your 30s/40s and a woman, or know a woman, you should read it/you will probably love it. Every woman I know recognizes herself in this. It’s both weird and familiar. You’ve probably read it but if you haven’t, you should.

Demon Copperhead: Another mass fave, I also loved this. It’s a coming of age story about addiction in Appalachia, and it is un-put-downable.

Big Swiss: It’s a good moment for weird fiction for and about women, this falls into that category. I fucking LOVED it.

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