Jason Toth

J. D. Vance

Jason started Hillbilly Elegy over the break and found it to be as good as advertised.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason is looking for book recommendations set in the Smoky Mountains or with a seasonal mountain theme for an upcoming trip.

Ian McGuire

Jason found The North Water to be a gritty and rough tale, with a pretty graphic portrayal of morally corrupt men. It's not for the faint of heart.

Michael Punke

Jason thinks The Revenant reads like a children's bedtime story compared to The North Water.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason enjoyed reading this book, considering it one of his favorites in the past 5 years.

Stephen King

Jason started 'It' last night and finds it extremely good.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Jason loved the intricate plot twists and character development in The Great Gatsby.

Jane Austen

Jason mentioned Pride and Prejudice in comparison to The Great Gatsby.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

David Joy

Jason was captivated by the intense storytelling in The Line That Held Us.

Paul Howarth

Jason loved Only Killers and Thieves, a gritty story.

Howard Pyle

Jason loved Bearskin, a gritty story.

Blake Crouch

Jason loved Dark Matter, a gritty story.

Ian McGuire

Jason loved The North Water, a gritty story.

Pete Hautman

Jason loved Godless, describing it as one of his favorite reads this year.

Dorothy Heller, David L. Heller, Dave Heller

Jason thought Tis a good book was a captivating read with well-developed characters and an engaging plot.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason is concerned about the general population's decreasing interest in reading books due to philosophical abstinence.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason read that book in college about 20 years ago.

Mary Spencer

Jason enjoyed the intimate details of small town life and exploring family secrets in The Home Place.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

James Fenimore Cooper

Jason is interested in reading Florida despite mixed reviews.

J. D. Salinger

Jason mentioned that The Catcher in the Rye is a classic coming-of-age novel that explores themes of alienation and rebellion.

Michael Dean

Jason compared The Catcher in the Rye to 1984, criticizing 1984 for its bleak portrayal of a dystopian society.

Aldous Huxley

Jason mentioned that Brave New World offers a contrasting vision of society to The Catcher in the Rye.

Blake Crouch

Jason recommends Dark Matter for Thriller/Tech/Lightweight Sci-Fi enthusiasts and those reflecting on life's choices.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason found the general concept of the book very relatable.

Jeff VanderMeer

Jason enjoyed The Southern Reach Trilogy and is looking forward to Jeff Vandermeer's new book releasing in November.

Max Brallier

Jason enjoyed The Last One, a mashup of post-apocalyptic fiction and reality TV.

Ian McGuire

Jason thought 'The North Water' by Ian McGuire was a gripping tale of survival and brutality on a whaling ship.

David Benioff

Jason praised City Thieves as a gripping novel with captivating storytelling.

Jon Stone

Jason is really enjoying this book.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason mentioned a book.

J. W. Gunnison

Jason found The latter hilarious and legit funny, making it a super fast read.

Justin Halpern

Jason mentioned that Sh*t My Dad Says is a humorous book full of wisdom and colorful language.

Ned Hayes

Jason mentioned The Eagle Tree, by Ned Hayes, but didn't provide any specific comments about it.

Emily St. John Mandel

Jason praised Station Eleven for its captivating storytelling and thought-provoking themes.

Tom Clancy

Jason enjoyed reading the Red Rising trilogy during the summer.

Hugh Howey

Jason found the Silo Omnibus trilogy a great summer read.

Ann Leckie

Jason also liked Ancillary Justice as a sci-fi choice.

Robert A. Glover

Jason has 'Nice' on his slow library holds list.

J. K. Rowling

Jason recommends reading Them.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Jason enjoyed reading The Great Gatsby, it was a captivating story with well-developed characters.

Herman Melville

Jason mentioned Moby Dick in comparison to The Great Gatsby, a classic novel with a memorable whale-hunting adventure.

Richard L. Scheaffer

Jason read a sample of this book the other day and thought it was great.

John Bellairs

Jason felt comfortable claiming a few bricks in that wall.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason noticed a trend in American series, dragging out until suffering.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason found the book intriguing from the start.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason started reading this last night and blew through a 1/4 of it. Gritty southern goth lit, the best.

Peter J. Carroll

Jason contemplates the decisions he didn't make and the potential trade-offs, exploring where he could be now, whether for better or worse.