Welcome! You are reading Books & Biceps #299. If an awesome B&B reader shared this with you, add your e-mail with the subscribe button below: If you’re a new subscriber or missed my yearly book round-up, The 15 Most Memorable Books I Read in 2023, you can read it here. And don’t miss the New Yorker Profile on our Books & Biceps crew. Before we get into today’s issue, I have one question: Have you ever been on a reading retreat? No? Me neither….