Reading is, as I’ve written before in this space, an important activity for me, as it is simultaneously information gathering, brain exercise, and soul rejuvenation. I wish I had more time to read but am glad for the space I do carve out.
This year I’ve really tried to lean into long books, again something I’ve written about in this space. As I am a voracious reader, when I am in a good read that is short I can tear through it in a week or less. Which is great, in fact a huge reason reading is such a high-return activity to invest in, to tap into the wisdom and talent of others. But oh, how satisfying it is to sit with a topic or a storyline for several weeks.
In 2025 I’ve been blessed to enjoy, over many weeks at a time, the following titles, all of which are strong recommend and as you can see most of which are fiction.
Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso (Alighieri)
Tale of Genji: The Authentic First Translation of the
World’s Earliest Novel (Shikibu)
The Aeneid (Vergil)
Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of
Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers (Ferriss)
Pachinko (Lee)
Bleak House (Dickens)
City of God (Augustine)
Roots: The Saga of an American Family (Haley)
Infinite Jest (Wallace)
Long Walk to Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela (Mandela)
These reads took a lot of my time but I found them to each be highly worth it, whether for cultural significance, insight into our human condition, or just sheer enjoyment.
What would you recommend I dive into next?
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