John Warner Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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John Warner is a writer and editor. "Why They Can't Write" "The Writer's Practice" "Sustainable. Resilient. Free. The Future of Public Higher Education." Writer/editor/speaker/consultant.
Mrs. Caliban
Rachel IngallsJohn WarnerRachel Ingalls’ little wonder of a novel, “Mrs. Caliban” is the story of a disaffected housewife being swept away in an unexpected romance. The thing is, the object of Mrs. Caliban’s affection is a swamp creature that escaped from a government lab.
Paperback, 2017
$13.95Member price:$6.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bewilderment
Richard PowersJohn WarnerI feel like the Times including Richard Powers' "Bewilderment" on their notable books list is serious shade to Dwight Garner who absolutely tried to ether the book in his review. https://t.co/MC6s3BIm3d
Paperback, 2022
$17.95Member price:$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Great Man Theory
Teddy WayneJohn WarnerCongrats to @TeddyWayne1999 on the publication day for The Great Man Theory, an absolutely gripping psychological thriller about a man unraveled by the world. https://bookshop.org/a/1793/9781635578720
Hardcover, 2022
$27.00Member price:$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Alien Virus Love Disaster: Stories
Abbey Mei OtisJohn WarnerI recently went on a blind book date thanks to @Malaprops and wound up with "Alien Virus Love Disaster" by Abbey Mei Otis, published by @smallbeerpress. It was a tremendous match. I recommend both the book and blind book dates. https://t.co/Rc4CF5hxOA
Paperback, 2018
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A River Runs Through It
Norman MacLeanJohn WarnerWant to hear Norman Maclean read from A River Runs Through It and talk to Studs Terkel about the book? Of course you do. https://t.co/qHt7ir4gDH
Hardcover, 1989
$35.00Member price:$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Straight Man
Richard RussoJohn WarnerInteresting and understandable title change from the source material, Richard Russo's novel, Straight Man. https://t.co/fAQNgdbWPh
Paperback, 1998
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Greenlights
Matthew McConaugheyJohn WarnerConsider a celebrity book that did pretty well, Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. The book was batshit and entertaining. I had almost no interest in reading a book by the guy, but I enjoyed it!
Paperback, 2024
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Want
Lynn Steger StrongJohn Warner@lynchmegan @mariskreizman She's a little spikier, but maybe something by Lydia Millet? Also Such a Fun Age (Kiley Reid), Want by Lynn Steger Strong.
Paperback, 2021
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Complete Cosmicomics
Italo CalvinoJohn WarnerThere is probably no writer more delightfully weird than Calvino. His collection, “The Complete Cosmicomics,” gathers stories spanning his entire career that are a mix of philosophical investigation, astrophysical speculation, and straight-up fabulation — truly a one-of-a-kind artist.
Paperback, 2015
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Such a Fun Age: Reese's Book Club
Kiley ReidJohn Warner@lynchmegan @mariskreizman She's a little spikier, but maybe something by Lydia Millet? Also Such a Fun Age (Kiley Reid), Want by Lynn Steger Strong.
Paperback, 2021
$19.00Member price:$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book