Nancy Pearl's Book Recommendations

Nancy Pearl is an American librarian, author, and literary critic, best known for her work in promoting reading and literature. She gained national recognition with her Book Lust series, which provides recommendations on a wide range of books for all types of readers. Pearl’s enthusiasm for books and reading has made her a beloved figure in the literary community, and her “One City One Book” program has inspired cities across the U.S. to come together through shared reading experiences. Pearl is also known for her regular book reviews and discussions on public radio. Her influence as a literary advocate has helped foster a culture of reading and learning.

Books in the Collection

Less (Winner of the Pulitzer Prize)

Andrew Sean Greer

We Learn Nothing

Tim Kreider

The Sympathizer

Viet Thanh Nguyen

The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee

David Treuer

Boom Town

Sam Anderson

The Return (Pulitzer Prize Winner)

Hisham Matar

The Cold Cold Ground

Adrian McKinty

The Turner House

Angela Flournoy

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