#112: The Bonehunters, chs 10-15 (Malazan #6)

House of Leaves is a complex, multi-layered narrative that combines elements of horror, suspense, family drama, and adventure. The story revolves around the Navidson family, who move into a house that turns out to be larger on the inside than the outside. The father, Will Navidson, a renowned photojournalist, documents their experiences in a film called 'The Navidson Record'. The narrative is presented through various layers, including the blind scholar Zampanò's analysis of the film, and the footnotes of Johnny Truant, a tattoo shop apprentice who becomes obsessed with the story. The book explores themes of trauma, obsession, and the blurring of reality and fiction, using an experimental format that includes fragmented text, footnotes, and unconventional page layouts.

Midnight Tides is a self-contained tragedy set on a new continent, detailing the convergence of the tribal Tiste Edur and the greedy, imperialistic Letherii society. It follows the Beddict brothers and Sengar family amid prophecies, betrayals, resurrections by the Crippled God, and wars fueled by greed and power. Key events include Rhulad's cursed sword-induced madness, the fall of Lether's monarchy, and revelations of gods like Mael disguised as the manservant Bugg.

Ulysses is a groundbreaking and complex modernist novel that chronicles the experiences of three Dubliners over a single day. The novel is loosely based on Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey', with Leopold Bloom paralleling Odysseus, Stephen Dedalus paralleling Telemachus, and Molly Bloom paralleling Penelope. It explores themes such as antisemitism, human sexuality, British rule in Ireland, Catholicism, and Irish nationalism. The novel is known for its innovative use of language and narrative techniques, including stream-of-consciousness and multiple literary styles. It captures the essence of early 20th-century Dublin, providing a detailed snapshot of the city's social, political, and cultural landscape.