Howards End

“One of my all-time favorite books. I read it after A Room With a View, which imo is also phenomenal, but very different (you know I will always love a good romance). The scene where Helen listens to Beethoven is one of my favorite pieces of writing of all time, just such a feat of art and character work and imagination. I made @Jessie listen to me read it out loud once. The whole thing is miraculous and sad and hopeful and human. Must reread, must read more Forster.”

“I have a lot of favorite books, but this is the only book that has been beloved by every person I've recommended it to. It's beautifully written. It's politically prescient. It's perfect.”

“Sisters, dramatic correspondence, class conflict, feuding families, witty banter. If you love it, then read On Beauty by Zadie Smith.”