As you might imagine, Goodreads employees love both reading and recommending books. So before 2017 comes to an end, we asked our colleagues to tell us which gem of a book they want more readers to discover.
You'll see from their picks that our co-workers' reading habits are as varied as those of Goodreads members (although it should be noted that four of our co-workers recommended the book Reading with Patrick: A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-Changing Friendship).
Let us know which 2017 book you want more people to read. Tell us in the comments!
"Brian McClellan's Powder Mage series is still one of the best-kept secrets in modern fantasy, and this new book, whether you call it the start of a new series or a continuation of that one, is just really darned good," says Alex Lewis, program manager.
"I hadn't heard of Beth Ann Fennelly before I stumbled upon this book, but after reading this little ditty, I'll be seeking out more. Heating & Cooling is a mere wisp of a book at 112 pages, but each of its 52 'micro-memoirs' packs a punch. It's a cliché to say you'll laugh and cry, but it's likely you'll do both. Bonus that you can read the whole thing in an afternoon," says Danny Feekes, managing editor.
"This slow burn mystery will impress you with its complex characterization and beautiful prose," says Emily Fortner, community manager.
Duck Season: Eating, Drinking, and Other Misadventures in Gascony, France's Last Best Place
by David McAninch
"Boozy meals, surly cheesemongers, French swear words, and a lot of fascinating heritage—this book has everything!" says Sarah Chang, experts manager.
"Why should readers discover this gem? Because it's like being transported back into a 1980s fantasy movie—think The Labyrinth, The Neverending Story, and The Dark Crystal. It's a book that Jim Henson would have loved to adapt!" says Marie Pabelonio, associate editor.
"There are so many aspects of the life of a musician—and particularly one of the hip-hop/rap genre—that go unmentioned by the media, and this autobiography is packed with must-read trials and tribulations that we might not consider when reflecting on the ludicrous life of a superstar," says Tristan Leigh, software engineer.
"The distinctive voice of Zevin's multiple narrators brings humor to sensitive hot-topic issues of women, sexuality, and feminism," says Jessica Johnson, senior product manager.
"I loved this book because it is dark and twisted in the best possible way. I didn't want to put it down. If I owned my own copy, I would have been re-reading it all year!" says Tamsyn Van Vuuren, Goodreads expert.
"The key strength of Reading with Patrick is how it weaves together information about our education system, the judicial system, and the history of slavery and civil rights with poetry and (my favorite childhood book), The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," says Suzanne Skyvara, communications manager.
"Beautifully written blend of literary fiction and mystery set in Ireland that's made for fans of Tana French," says Emily Finley, director of operations.
"The writing was candid and human and down-to-earth, while the subject matter was—literally—about outer space. Massimino did a great job of reigniting the childlike wonder and awe of looking up at the stars," says Brandi Luedeman, lead user researcher.
"It's a fun, feel-good book that you don't have to take too seriously to enjoy the adventure," says Vernice Brown, Goodreads expert.
"There's nothing funny about a psychotic break, yet Zack, a 26-year-old public defender in Brooklyn, writes about his experience with such humor, empathy, and disdain for himself that you laugh and cry with him—and for him," says Lisa Jablonsky, sales director.
"This book transports you back to old Hollywood and everything that came with it: the glamour, the secrets, the affairs. The story isn't really about the husbands; it's about Evelyn and the one true love of her life, and at the end of reading this book, you'll wish her kind of celebrity were still around today," says Cynthia Shannon, author marketing specialist.
"A book about relationships, puberty, fame, fortune, Chris Pratt, college…I could go on and on, but this is a gem that needs to be shared!" says Rozeltte Crooks, Goodreads expert.
"A fun, humorous, fast-paced, and fascinating take on what happens when an AI awakens," says Otis Chandler, Goodreads founder & CEO.
"I can't promise this will turn your baby into a quantum physicist, but it's never too early to start, and even better, it's never too late for adults (like me!) to grasp these big ideas," says Mimi Chan, senior marketing manager.
"Excuse me while I pack my bags and move to Denmark," says Margo Throckmorton, senior account manager.
"If you thought you were socially awkward, lonely, stuck in a rut, or even just unhappy—meet Eleanor Oliphant!" says Leslynn Jongebloed, Goodreads expert.
"It's a hilarious firsthand account of the 2016 election that makes you want to cheer with joy and break down into uncontrollable sobbing at the same time," says Katie Luttrell, site merchandiser.
"It imagines the fallout of climate change, told from an innocent but wise perspective with ribbons of magical realism throughout. It's also mercifully short for people trying to hit their 2017 reading challenge goal," says Amy Bickerton, senior user experience designer.
Which 2017 book would you recommend to your fellow readers? Share it with us in the comments!
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