Have you ever wanted to slap on a vest and a monocle, Uber Black to brunch and let burst forth an educated-sounding monologue about the human experience, the state of the country and the ambiguity of life portrayed in literary masterpieces? Of course you have. To earn the secret envy and open admiration from your circle of friends, here are some suggestions of books and the worst (and most relatable) possible places to read them.
- “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott. Fitzgerald when contemplating getting back with your ex.
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J. D. Salinger studying for Intro to Something-ology finals.
- “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller at boarding gate for a Spirit Airline flight.
- “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie on a bus on a class trip with that ONE KID you kind of really hate but never thought about but now the temptation is creeping back.
- “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky at the leasing office paying rent.
- “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley when a family member is in surgery.
- “Crime and Punishment” by Fyodor Dostoevsky at the leasing office paying rent.
- “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde while taking a selfie of you reading “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde.
- “The Trial” by Franz Kafka waiting at the DMV.
If you enter these situations and come out monologue-less, perhaps opt for brunching with lunch-y conversations, you know, about work and dates and dogs.
