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#Reading Pathways

Reading Pathways is a regular Book Riot feature in which we suggest a three-book reading sequence for becoming acquainted with certain authors. Check out previous entries on Toni Morrison, Edith Wharton, John Steinbeck, and others.

Reading Pathways: David Sedaris

Where to start with the work of humorist David Sedaris.

Reading Pathways: Alan Moore

Curious about the work of Alan Moore but don't know where to begin? Let us get you started.

Reading Pathways: Augusten Burroughs

Where to start with the work of Augusten Burroughs.

Reading Pathways: Alyssa Cole

Where to start with romance author Alyssa Cole.

Reading Pathways: Robert Penn Warren

Where to start with the work of Robert Penn Warren, the only person to win Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction (once) and poetry (twice).

Reading Pathways: Megan Abbott

Don't know where to start with Megan Abbott's books? We've got you covered.

Reading Pathways: Melina Marchetta

Where to start with Melina Marchetta's books.

Reading Pathways: Kate DiCamillo

Where to start with the work of children's author Kate DiCamillo

Reading Pathway: Meg Medina

Curious about the work of children's and young adult author Meg Medina? Here's a guide to get you started with what she's written.

Reading Pathways: Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley is a bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction. Here's where to start with his work.