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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)
Latest Posts
Why Starting a New Book Feels Like a Chore
May 09, 2026
Starting means orienting yourself in a new world, learning names and rules, building emotional investments from scratch, and doing all of that without the reward of knowing it’ll actually pay off. It’s the reading equivalent of packing for a trip: you know the vacation will be amazing, but right now you have to fold shirts and find your passport, and that part is a chore.
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.