Jeremy Anderberg

1 week ago | readmorebooks.co | Jeremy Anderberg

I knew Invisible Man was considered one of the great American novels, but I didn’t really know anything about it before selecting and reading it for The Big Read this winter. I had no preconceptions going into it. Even still, the surreal imagery, the wild plot swings, and the fever dream moments left me surprised and awed in nearly equal measure. Set in mid-20th-century America, it’s a deeply specific and intimate look at Black life, through the experiences of our unnamed narrator.

1 week ago | readmorebooks.co | Jeremy Anderberg

Welcome to another kids’ edition of What to Read Next! In these newsletters, which come twice a month, my son Graham (9 years old) writes a couple of paragraphs about one of his favorite books. I edit them a little bit, but mostly keep the review in Graham’s words. In addition to that, I share a few extra details about the author and my own reading experience (if applicable). I’m putting Graham’s reviews behind a paywall, as to protect our incredible 9-year-old from internet trolls.

1 week ago | thebigread.substack.com | Jeremy Anderberg

Hello readers and welcome to our group read of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn! Wrapped in a YA story, it would be easy to see the attitude and rebellion of Twain’s characters as little more than youthful defiance. But reading the likes of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn as an adult creates a richer, deeper perspective.

1 week ago | readmorebooks.co | Jeremy Anderberg

Happy Friday readers! Here is what’s on tap this week: A review of Malcolm Gladwell’s Revenge of the Tipping PointThe best economics books I’ve read Some words on parting with books Read More Books is a reader-supported publication. Paid subscribers get full access to every issue and the archives. Subscribe today for just $5/month or $45/year. For about ten years at the start of this century, Malcolm Gladwell was basically a guarantee to hit the bestseller list and take over airport bookshelves.

2 weeks ago | readmorebooks.co | Jeremy Anderberg

Today’s newsletter is free for all subscribers. Happy Friday readers, If you missed it, yesterday I announced our Huckleberry Finn reading schedule for The Big Read — along with a few reasons to read this classic in our modern age. I’d love for you to join us. Moving to this newsletter, here is what’s on tap this week: A review of ’s RangeThe importance of secure communicationsMy March reading recap 5 Things: Links and Opinions Read More Books is a reader-supported publication.