Which of these books should I read next? (list below)

Literary Fiction

I just bought 9 new books since I finally finished everything sitting on my bookshelf.

I primarily read fantasy, lit fiction, and sometimes read non-fiction (usually essays and memoirs).

I honestly am not entirely sure what I’m in the mood for right now, but I damn sure would love a book that will leave me with the “let me just stare at the ceiling and contemplate life” feeling after I finish the book.

Of the following books, which would you recommend I read first?:

- “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde

- “The Summer Book” by Tove Jansson

- “If on a winter’s night a traveler” by Italo Calvino

- “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett

- “Know My Name” by Chanel Miller

- “The Waves” by Virginia Woolf

- “Persuasion” by Jane Austen

- “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen

- “Emma” by Jane Austen

Thank you in advance!

Posted Feb 18, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC

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