
Shelf Life
Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite titles will become one of yours, too.

Shelf Life: Representative Katie Porter

Shelf Life: Clint Smith

Shelf Life: Emily St. John Mandel

Shelf Life: Jojo Moyes
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Shelf Life: Candice Carty-Williams

Shelf Life: Michelle Zauner

Shelf Life: Mohsin Hamid

Shelf Life: Samantha Irby
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