I have not read any of these authors previously. Similar to Beth, previous, I am voting for Ellison because I can go back and listen to the podcasts for a McCarthy or a Cather work. I researched Robinson's Housekeeping. My preference would be for a novel with some narrative drive and energy to it; my impression is that Housekeeping is a bit more slow-burn and subtle.
I absolutely love Robinson, but I’m voting for Ellison and McCarthy because I have read neither of those titles but they’re on my TBR. Knowing I could tune into a Close Reads discussion might mean I’ll read them in 2026.
I feel about Housekeeping the way I do about my most compelling and inscrutable dreams—moved, deeply touched, and overwhelmed by the symbolism but with no idea, really, what it is I have just experienced. I hope it wins.
I hope Invisible Man will be host pick even if it doesn't make this round!
jRR Tolkien - The Silmarillion or The Dark Tower from CS Lewis 🚀✨💫💯
My Antonia
I have not read any of these authors previously. Similar to Beth, previous, I am voting for Ellison because I can go back and listen to the podcasts for a McCarthy or a Cather work. I researched Robinson's Housekeeping. My preference would be for a novel with some narrative drive and energy to it; my impression is that Housekeeping is a bit more slow-burn and subtle.
It’s so hard to choose! I’m torn between The Invisible Man and My Antonia.
All great choices - so hard to choose. I will be happy with any of them!
We just finished reading My Antonia; it'd be great to hear that one.
I did it again. Voted and then regretted my choice. Two years in a row.
I absolutely love Robinson, but I’m voting for Ellison and McCarthy because I have read neither of those titles but they’re on my TBR. Knowing I could tune into a Close Reads discussion might mean I’ll read them in 2026.
Housekeeping
It’s split because the choices are all top notch!
Ahhh, I can’t decide!!
I have a request to read another Amor Towles book sometime. :)
Yes! Especially if the title of said book starts with the letter "R" and ends with "ules of Civility."
I feel about Housekeeping the way I do about my most compelling and inscrutable dreams—moved, deeply touched, and overwhelmed by the symbolism but with no idea, really, what it is I have just experienced. I hope it wins.
This is a great description
Can we change our original vote?!
Will there be an entire “winnowing” episode still? Or just an announcement?
episode will go up, too.
Woop! 🙌