However, if you were pretty young during the nineties and early aughts, much of his subject matter (including MTV’s The Real World, The Sims, Saved By The Bell, Left Behind, and the Lakers/Celtics rivalry of the ’80s) might seem a little dated to you. I loved reading each of Klosterman’s non-fiction books, but Fargo Rock City might be too specific for a general audience, and you have to be familiar with the “character” of Chuck Klosterman to fully embrace the narrative in Killing Yourself To Live.

In I Wear the Black Hat, Klosterman (in the cerebral, neurotic way that makes us all love him) discusses perceived “villains” our culture has come to know, analyzes why we all hate that said person or situation, and debates whether or not our overall judgement is fair. Additionally, he juxtaposes some of America’s favorite “heroes” with these “villains” and shows us that the two really aren’t that far apart.

From Batman and Fred Durst to Monica Lewinsky and Ted Bundy, Klosterman’s unique way of viewing the world makes this an easy and insanely interesting read – perfect for a long flight or a good binge read on a rainy Sunday.

Similar Reads:Eating the Dinosaur and IV, also by Chuck Klosterman

5. Lean In for Graduates by Sherl Sandberg

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Not many people can claim that the title of their book inspired an entire hot-button catchphrase!

Sherl Sandberg, the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, took her best-selling book Lean In and updated it to apply to college girls. Her wise words and kind yet commanding tone throughout the book is beneficial to any twenty-something who is new to (or preparing to enter) the work force.

Sandberg’s message is important, and one that will help shape the leadership and legacy of our generation. You won’t want to miss out on what she has to say!

I’ll be real: while this book is interesting and very educational, it’s not exactly one you’ll want to completely devour in one sitting. I recommend reading this book in chunks over a period of time -maybe one chapter every few nights before you go to bed, or something like that!