My readerly friends would tell you I’m a total sucker for unconventional books.
Is it a memoir in the form of an encyclopedia? I’m there.
Is it a philosophical essay in multiple choice test form? Sign me up.
A series of personal essays, some of which are 3 sentences in length (and powerful as all heck)? One of my favorite books ever.
So I’ve got 5 books for us today, and I fervently want you to tell me about the unconventional books you’ve loved (or hated — I know they’re not for everyone).
Here are 5 unconventional books to consider for Book Bingo:
- Heating and Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs by Beth Ann Fennelly
- Gmorning, Gnight! Little Pep Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jonny Sun
- Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
- Multiple Choice by Alejandro Zambra
- The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon by Sei Shonagon
These books are surprising and delightful, and often they go down easy and then leave a lasting impression. Sure, they look simple and sprightly, but I’m convinced there’s more wisdom per word in these books that turn the usual narrative structure upside down.
So I’m seriously yearning for you to leave a comment that contains the title (let’s be honest: I want multiple titles) of your favorite unconventional books. Titles… please!