I love the voices of authors like Patti Smith and Eve Babitz. I also really enjoyed Bob Dylan’s Chronicles.
Here are the aspects I love about them
\- true stories, told by the person they’re about
\- about artists/writers
\- deep and insightful about life but also funny, genuine, and shows personality
\- slice of life
\- shows growth of personhood (coming-of-age)
\- observations about life written in beautiful language while not being pretentious or ‘above’ the reader
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**What else should I read?**
(Would especially love young, female writers but open to male!)
I love things I can directly relate to, so for context: I am a 22 yr old girl, pursuing a creative career, just moved cross-country to LA by myself. Independent. More interested in career/self-development/understanding the human condition than men/sex/dating. Dry, sarcastic humor.
by fontisnympha