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I’m a firm believer in the idea that you can tell as much about a person by what they consume as by what they create. These are the books, movies, podcasts, etc. that have honestly made me who I am today. Please enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Piranesi <\/em>by Susanna Clarke<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is by far my favorite work of fiction, and I’d recommend it to just about anyone. It follows a narrator known only by the nickname Piranesi as he explores the vast dimension he calls the House. The mystery that unfolds throughout the second act is extraordinary, and the prose is unbelievably gorgeous. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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All The Single Ladies<\/em> by Rebecca Traister<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of those rare books that changes your entire worldview when you read it. It’s a nonfiction look at the history of how single women have shaped America, and should be required reading for every young woman today. The mix of historical accounts and personal anecdotes is masterful: you’ll never once be bored. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Feather Thief<\/em> by Kirk Wallace Johnson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Real life will always be stranger than fiction. This book tells the story of Edwin Rist, an American flautist who broke into the British Museum to steal almost 300 extinct bird specimens for reasons you will quite literally never guess. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Honorable Mentions <\/h5>\n\n\n\n