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Welcome to Read & Recommend

I'm Josh, and I built this site to share my beloved pastime of reading. I scour the internet for my next read and every time I finish a book I'm left with a hangover that needs a remedy. That is what this site is, my TBR and my book hangover remedy. This site is where I share what I've found, what I loved, and what I think you should read next.

On this site you'll find:

• Curated book recommendation lists across genres
• Honest takes from readers
• A throwback retro corner of the internet (because it was better back then)

The Best Noir Detective Books for Readers Who Like It Dark

April 28, 2026

Alcoholic detectives, rainy cities, cases that get worse the deeper you go. These are the noir and neo-noir novels that actually deliver on the genre's promises.

Best Japanese Classic Books to Read Before You Die

April 21, 2026

Pre-1980s Japanese literature is some of the most psychologically rich fiction ever written — alienation, beauty, shame, and the strange tension between tradition and modernity. Here's where to start.

Best John Steinbeck Books to Read First (and Next, and After That)

2026-04-21

Steinbeck wrote about broke people, broken land, and broken dreams — and made it feel like the most important literature in the world. Here's where to start and what to read next.