Sometimes a book just grabs you viscerally and won't let go. A work of pure (and possibly drug-induced) genius.

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The much-mythologized Bukowski was a much better drunken poet than drunken writer, but his first novel is pure genius: hilarious, heartbreaking and life affirming.

Psychological fiction at its finest. Deliciously evil. A true classic.

Who cares if Ayn Rand started a scary, snobby cult with her writing? Stripped to its bare bones this book is a flat-out fantastic story, motivating and uplifting. You'll feel fleetingly smarter when you're done reading it, too.

Poor piggy. I hated wearing glasses when I was growing up.

A deeply satisfying science fiction book with fervent religious themes. I could not read this book fast enough, an incredible story with many memorable characters. Almost frightening at times with disturbing imagery. A completely original well-spun story.

Gorgeous writing and the first book in a wonderful series. You won't soon forget Ford's characters.

Everything and anything you ever wanted to know about the drug culture during the 20th century. Sparse, killer prose.

Things didn't end well for Plath in real life, but she escapes the gas oven in this book. Someone should have recognized the signs. Ted Hughes was a pompous jerk.