S./Ship of Theseus

This novel-within-a-novel has been one of the most unique experiences of my reading life. I had so much fun buddy reading this with MMD team member Leigh; we could not stop Voxing about these characters! The story alternates between two graduate students and unfolds through their written notes in the margins of the book they’re both obsessed by. They have their theories, research, own family dramas, plus a budding relationship to contend with, but also a sinister someone hot on their heels who doesn’t seem to particularly want them to uncover the secrets. My favorite part of this read was all the ephemera like maps and postcards and letters actually tucked into the physical copy of the book. It adds to the story sure, but mostly, it made me feel like an academic myself, satisfyingly sifting through documents in a dusty library trying to solve the mystery of an author whose identity has never been confirmed.