Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
GNX was released at the end of November, but it’s already topping your charts? You, my friend, are dedicated, and you need a book to match. GNX has been called a tribute to West Coast hip-hop music and lauded for its authenticity. So pick up a book that feels equally personal, authentic, and poetic: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar. This book follows Cyrus Shams, a former addict and poet who is obsessed with the idea of martyrs and is desperately searching for meaning in his life. Martyr! is on basically all the lists (including Vox), so you really can’t go wrong with this one.
