a thorough look at the ‘domestic sphere’ as it existed in the victorian era; detailed depictions of the layout, use, and significance of each area of the home, with particular emphasis on social/class codes inscribed on space and the presentation of space within the home. highly recommended.

burrough’s memoir of his alcoholism and recovery somehow manages to make both the advertising industry and rehab funny (okay i admit the advertising industry IS kind of inherently funny). i’m loathe to admit that it actually made me cry (quite a feat), and the last 50 or so pages are pretty incredible and surprising. a good read.

likely the best work of fiction i’ve read in the past five years. hilarious, absorbing and deeply moving. so skillfully written it hurts. recommended without reservation.

a collection of autobiographical essays. funny as shit, if a bit scattered/unfocused.

sedaris scores (again).

he’s, like, the successor to sedaris or something.

hilarious and smarty take on pop culture.

gave me zombie nightmares. but i mean that in a good way.

yes, a book about rats can be both educational and entertaintional. cough.

history of pavement the rock band (my fave band of the 90s, so it better be good…).