I used to be able to get absorbed in any book without even trying. These days my attention span is much shorter, and it makes me sad that I don't read nearly as much or as wide of a variety of books as I used to. I'd love recommendations for "good" (not too trashy) books that will suck me in right away. I really want to get back into being a reader!
Some of my favorites in recent years have been:
The Goldfinch
A Little Life
Atonement
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
The Interestings
My Brilliant Friend (et al.)
The Namesake
Anything by Jeffrey Eugenides, Michael Chabon, Jennifer Egan
I would love any suggestions. Thanks so much!