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An invitation to slow down, pull up a chair, and marvel at the architecture of a perfectly crafted sentence. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Reading Like a Writer.
- contemplative
- intellectual
- cozy
- inspiring
- 01
How to read and why
Harold Bloom
An impassioned, erudite invitation to treat the reading of great literature as a profound act of self-discovery.
- 02
Writing Tools
Roy Peter Clark · 2006
An encouraging, practical masterclass that breaks the daunting art of writing into fifty manageable, empowering lessons.
- 03
On Writing Well
William Zinsser · 1976
A warm, no-nonsense masterclass in stripping away the clutter to find the beating heart of your sentences.
- 04
How to read literature like a professor
Thomas C. Foster · 2003
A friendly, fireside chat with your favorite English teacher that permanently changes how you consume stories.
- 05
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
George Saunders
An intimate, generous masterclass on the mechanics of fiction that doubles as a profound guide to being a more empathetic human.
- 06
The elements of eloquence
Mark Forsyth
A joyful, witty romp through the hidden formulas that make great sentences sing.
- 07
100 Ways to Improve Your Writing
Gary Provost · 1985
A practical, desk-side companion that transforms the daunting task of writing into a series of manageable, actionable steps.
- 08
The Sense of Style
Steven Pinker
A cognitive masterclass that transforms the frustrating puzzle of writing into a clear, solvable science.
- 09
Anne Frank
Francine Prose
A thoughtful, analytical exploration of how a deeply personal historical record was deliberately crafted into a lasting work of literary art.
- 10
How fiction works
James Wood · 2009
An illuminating masterclass that permanently alters the way you experience the architecture of a sentence.
- 11
Nabokov's favorite word is mauve
Ben Blatt
A playful, data-driven peek behind the curtain of literary genius that turns the magic of writing into fascinating, measurable patterns.
- 12
If you want to write
Brenda Ueland
A warm, inspirational guide that acts as a supportive companion for anyone looking to unlock their creative voice.
