Reading naturally augments our writing abilities. For generations, writers didn’t have prompts, guides, or classes— they had books. They immersed themselves in prose and found their voice through the reading process. This article explores why now, as much as ever, writers need to be keen readers. And I’ll offer you three books every writer must read.

This is my 2023 reading wrap-up list! 37 books. Each will include a brief summary showcasing what stuck out to me.