Whether you read fast or slow or prefer to listen to audio books, I promise that every one of these epic books will be memorable.

After reading several hundred Science Fiction books, these stand out as the best and most memorable for men.

Though I read daily, the amount I read per day varies—often depending on whether I have first-trimester fatigue or am in the newborn trenches. But here is a list of my “recent reads” from the past 18 months.

Until my kids are grown, I will likely veer from deep, thought-provoking novels and instead choose books that I can enjoy and follow easily at the end of a long day.

When my friend Lauren mentioned starting up a book club, you’d think I’d just won the lottery with the giddiness that I felt.