Fiction was the theme of this month’s best books on Amazon list. A Confederacy of Dunces and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold are fantastic books that I thoroughly enjoyed.
After I Am Pilgrim: A Thriller, I came to the conclusion there are fiction books out there for me. Generally speaking, fiction is not a book category I’ve had success with. That all changed with I Am Pilgrim: A Thriller and continued with A Confederacy of Dunces and The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.
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Best Books on Amazon
A Confederacy of Dunces
A Confederacy of Dunces made me laugh hard. I mean, really hard. It’s the story of 30-year old Ignatius J. Reilly. He’s an overweight slob who can’t seem to get his life on track. The story takes you through his adventures throughout the French Quarter introducing you to insane characters from New Orleans. I never realized how fun fiction can be to read until I read this book.
Recommend: Yes
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
I’ll admit. I’m a sucker for spy novels. I’ve read some of the Ian Fleming James Bond series and loved those books. After reading I Am Pilgrim, a friend recommended The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Author John Le Carré introduces you to British secret agent Alec Leamas who is on his last mission in Berlin requested by The Circus (British intelligence service). Leamas is ultimately successful in his mission but may not come out alive.
Recommend: Yes
Other Ideas for the Best Books on Amazon
History
Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford’s Forgotten Jungle City
Brothers at Arms: American Independence and the Men of France and Spain Who Saved It
Biography
Galileo’s Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
Louis Armstrong, Master of Modernism
General Nonfiction
How Markets Fail: The Logic of Economic Calamities
The Dead Hand: The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and Its Dangerous Legacy
The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
Conclusion on the Best Books on Amazon
Reading is a skill that I’ve continued to work on by focusing on books that pique my interest at the time. Hopefully, my best books on Amazon list include books you’ll find interesting and enjoy too.
Which books on Amazon did you read last month? What books do you recommend? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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