June - 2026

Joy of Reading

I've always been an avid reader, a passion that has only intensified over the years. During long expeditions, books are my faithful companions, offering solace and entertainment on storm days, rest days, and those moments when sanity seems to slip away. To this day, one of my life’s simple pleasures is visiting the library and checking out a book.

Why I Share My Reading List

My decision to start posting about the books I read stems from a somewhat selfish motive. If these recommendations inspire even one person to set aside their smartphone, power down their laptop, or turn off their TV in favor of losing themselves in a good book for an uninterrupted period, I'll consider it a success. The benefits of reading are truly abundant and far-reaching.

Most of the books I encounter come recommended by fellow readers, admirers, or through magazine reviews. While not every book captivates me—and those that fail to hold my attention often go unfinished and unmentioned—most of the ones that do make it to my list are worth exploring.

An Invitation to Read

I encourage you to embrace the simple pleasure of reading. Find a quiet spot outdoors, perhaps under the shade of a tree or settled in a cozy tent, and immerse yourself in a good book. The world within its pages awaits.

Skål,
Sean

The books discussed below are from my evening, before-bed, reading list.

In addition to my nighttime reading, I devote hours to exploring books, magazines, and clinical research papers on wellness, mental fortitude, and fitness applications. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow as a human being.

Far North, Marcel Theroux

One of the finest fiction books I’ve read in a while. Theroux’s Far North is a masterclass in literary craftsmanship. A novel that feels both intimate and epic, desolate and deeply human. The book’s structure unfolds with patient precision, each layer revealing something new about survival, isolation, and moral endurance in a post-apocalyptic Arctic landscape. Theroux’s prose is spare yet poetic, mirroring the stark beauty of his setting. Every sentence feels considered, pare

The Road to Tender Hearts, Annie Hartnett

Hartnett’s book is an exploration of grief that manages to be both a bit sad and a bit funny. Hartnett can create a world where the surreal feels domestic. Her characters are often outcasts dealing with heavy loss, yet they are rendered with deep empathy so that their quirks never feel like caricatures. The prose is sharp and imaginative, turning a road trip into a human connection. It’s a strange blanket for anyone who has ever felt misplaced by their own mourning. The novel

We’ll Be Here For the Rest of Our Lives, Paul Shaffer

What the hell is some lounge, summer read doing in my March? It’s a no-homework read. This isn't a book where you need to take notes or ponder the human condition; instead, it’s a romp through the golden eras of Saturday Night Live and Late Night with David Letterman as lived by Shaffer. Shaffer writes exactly how he speaks… energy, a lot of "hip" lingo (which doesn’t sound too hip to me whatever the hell that means), and an endless stream of "you won't believe who I ran into