Explore the labyrinthine depths of storytelling with our captivating selection of metafictional masterpieces, where stories within stories beckon you into a world of narrative intrigue. Delve into a literary landscape where the boundaries of reality blur and the very act of storytelling takes center stage. From nested narratives to playful meta-commentary, we invite you to unravel the layers of narrative complexity and ponder the nature of fiction itself.   If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino If on a winters night a traveler turns out to be not one novel but ten, each with a different plot, style, ambience, and author

According to the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism, “Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism.” Explore the complex and poignant world of alcoholism through this carefully curated book list. From gripping memoirs detailing personal struggles to insightful guides offering support and understanding, this collection offers a diverse range of perspectives on the topic.   If you or a friend/family member

April is National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world. Launched by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month’s goals are to honor the vital role poets and poetry play in our cultural identity and to celebrate the beauty and power of language. This booklist highlights five works of fiction written by poets. The books on this list offer readers stories that are intriguing, dark, poignant, witty, and satirical – all in language that possesses the sensorial and evocative qualities of poetry.   The Bell Jar by Slyvia Plath The Bell Jar is the only novel

In honor of one of the most influential poems of the 20th century that begins with the line, “April is the cruellest month”, this April check out these biographies about poets, their muses, and their influence. Not a fan of T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land or poetry in general? Try out some memoirs and biographies that don’t rhyme, couplet, or break midsentence— Give prose a chance and learn about some of the most influential poets from different eras.   The World Broke in Two: Virginia Woolf, T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, E. M. Forster and the Year that Changed Literature

It is not difficult to see the appeal of adult books featuring animal narrators. Many of us share our lives with pets and have so much love for animals in general. Who wouldn’t want to know what our pets are really thinking? If animals could talk, they would be perfectly positioned to provide unique perspectives on human behavior. Moreover, many of the books we read in our early years include talking animals, so it’s possible that the charm of animal narrators remains with us. Whether you prefer fur, feathers, or fins, this list has something for the child in all of us.