Dan Jewett's chronological reading record.
The New York Review, October 9, 2025
The New York Review, October 9, 2025
I can't recall how Tinkers, by Paul Harding ended up in my reading list or why I skipped ahead of other books to read it but I'm glad I did. Possibly, it was the beautiful cover that hooked me.
What a hammer-drop of prose virtuosity. Completely arresting. Some books appeal because the subtle beauty of finely crafted sentences seeps in through your skin. The writing in this book is an injection into your carotid artery.
Substack, August 23, 2025
The New York Review, December 15, 2012
Substack, August 13, 2025
The New York Review, August 21, 2025