Books Supply https://books.supply/ Reviews, reading notes and guides for curious readers. en How to Read a Classic Without Wasting a Month https://books.supply/notes/how-to-read-classics/ https://books.supply/notes/how-to-read-classics/ Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT A repeatable method for reading difficult classics: pick the right edition, set a sustainable pace, and know when to stop. No guilt, no completionism. Red Sorghum: Memory, Violence and the Making of a Family Myth https://books.supply/reviews/red-sorghum/ https://books.supply/reviews/red-sorghum/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mo Yan’s Red Sorghum turns one family’s history into a national fever dream. A close look at what the novel does well, where it frustrates, and who should read it. Sapiens: What the Book Actually Argues https://books.supply/reviews/sapiens/ https://books.supply/reviews/sapiens/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A plain-language review of Sapiens: the three revolutions that structure the book, the claims historians dispute, and whether it is worth your reading time.