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a) A short story collection in translation - one of Franz Kafka's, there are a few. On my list because I haven't read more than one or two of his, yet his work gets referenced a lot; I'd like to understand the references a bit better.
b) A nonfiction book about Indigenous history - I've got several on my list about Standing Bear and the Ponca. Chosen because the area in which I grew up are their lands and because Standing Bear was a badass.
c) A queer historical romance novel - I don't read much romance so mix in some vampires for The Gilda Tales by Jewelle Gomez.
d) A translated classic - I'll double dip with some other prompt, probably
e) A young adult novel by a Latinx author - TBD
f) A biography about a Black historical figure - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a black woman's cervical cancer cells were "acquired" and are to do this day one of the most important cell lines supporting medical research.
g) A crime novel set outside of the US, UK, or Canada - TBD, probably a double dip
h) A nonfiction book about philosophy - something by Seneca, certainly his On the shortness of life essay. I want to read more on stoicism but the broey-ness of Marcus Aurelius fans has really turned me off it. Maybe Seneca will fit better.
i) A literary or contemporary debut published in 2026 - TBD
j) The first book in a fantasy series - TBD, prob another double dip
What kinds of things do you enjoy reading? I'd rather recommend stuff you're actually interested in.