Andy Greenwald

Andy Greenwald

Andy Greenwald

Television Critic and Cultural Analyst

Renowned critic known for deep dives into TV narratives and pop culture. Curates thoughtful book selections spanning literary fiction and crime.

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Andy Greenwald is a prominent television critic and writer who has shaped conversations about prestige TV through his work at publications like Grantland and The Verge. Known for his analytical approach to storytelling across media, he brings the same narrative sophistication to his book recommendations, favoring character-driven works and genre-bending fiction.

16 Books Recommended by Andy Greenwald

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

The Long Goodbye

by Raymond Chandler

2 people recommended

Andy Greenwald recommended this book on Twitter.

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Also recommended by: Jordan Peterson

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#2

Alright, Alright, Alright

by Melissa Maerz

2 people recommended

This book is truly great.

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Also recommended by: Ben Carlson

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#3

The Memory Police

by Yoko Ogawa

2 people recommended

This is one of the best books I've read in 2020.

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Also recommended by: Jack Edwards

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#4

Total Chaos

by Jeff Gold

2 people recommended

If you like crime novels, alcohol, existential malaise and/or Mediterranean cuisine, you need to read this book.

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Also recommended by: Anthony Bourdain

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#5

Dancing Bear

by James Crumley

2 people recommended

Sometimes I start reading other books. But then I remember this is the only one I like.

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Also recommended by: Anthony Bourdain

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#6

The Last Good Kiss

by James Crumley

One of my all-time favorite books.

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#7

Stone Arabia

by Dana Spiotta

Andy Greenwald recommended this book on Twitter.

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#8

Return to the Dark Valley

by Santiago Gamboa

One of my favorite books of the 21st century.

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#9

Vision

by Gabriel Hernandez Walta

The best comic book I've read in years.

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#10

Night Prayers

by Santiago Gamboa

The best book I've read in a very long time.

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#11

Dreamland

by Sam Quinones

Andy Greenwald recommended this book on Twitter.

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#12

In a Lonely Place

by Dorothy B. Hughes

Andy Greenwald recommended this book on Twitter.

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#13

L.A. Confidential

by James Ellroy

Andy Greenwald recommended this book on Twitter.

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#14

Animals

by Emma Jane Unsworth

Good book.

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#15

Chinaman’s Chance

by Ross Thomas

My favorite book.

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#16

World Gone By

by Dennis Lehane

Best gangster book I've ever read.

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