Discover books similar to "Room Temperature"

Richard Powers

The Echo Maker

Like 'Room Temperature', this book also delves into the intricacies of human consciousness and perception, but from a very different perspective. 'The Echo Maker' tells the story of a man who survives a near-fatal car accident and suddenly finds himself unable to recognize his own sister. A fascinating exploration of the brain and identity.

Jonathan Franzen

The Corrections

Both 'Room Temperature' and 'The Corrections' are introspective novels that delve deep into the minds of their protagonists. Franzen's book, however, is a sweeping family saga that spans several decades and explores themes of aging, mental illness, and the corrosive effects of capitalism.

David Foster Wallace

Infinite Jest

If you enjoyed the stream-of-consciousness style of 'Room Temperature', you'll find much to love in 'Infinite Jest'. This massive novel is a kaleidoscopic exploration of addiction, entertainment, and the human condition, told through the interconnected stories of a group of troubled individuals.

Nicholson Baker

The Mezzanine

This novel, also by the author of 'Room Temperature', is a similarly playful and introspective work that explores the minutiae of everyday life. Told in a single, unbroken paragraph, 'The Mezzanine' is a meditation on the things we take for granted, from escalators to drinking straws.

Claire Messud

The Emperor's Children

Like 'Room Temperature', 'The Emperor's Children' is a novel of ideas that explores the inner lives of its characters in great depth. Set in the months leading up to the September 11 attacks, the book follows a group of privileged young people as they navigate the treacherous waters of ambition, love, and betrayal.

Chad Harbach

The Art of Fielding

While 'Room Temperature' is a largely introspective novel, 'The Art of Fielding' is a sweeping sports epic that explores the power of friendship, ambition, and loyalty. Set in a small liberal arts college, the book follows a group of students as they navigate the world of competitive baseball.

Philip Roth

The Human Stain

Like 'Room Temperature', 'The Human Stain' is a novel of ideas that explores the complexities of human identity and desire. Set against the backdrop of the Monica Lewinsky scandal, the book tells the story of a middle-aged professor who finds himself at the center of a scandal that threatens to destroy his career and reputation.

Walker Percy

The Moviegoer

Both 'Room Temperature' and 'The Moviegoer' are novels of introspection that explore the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world. Set in the American South, the book follows a young man as he wanders through life, searching for connection and purpose.

Paul Beatty

The Sellout

While 'Room Temperature' is a relatively quiet and introspective novel, 'The Sellout' is a wildly inventive and satirical work that takes on issues of race, identity, and power. Told in a series of vignettes, the book follows a young black man as he attempts to resegregate his hometown and reinstitute slavery.

Paul Beatty

The Sellout

While 'Room Temperature' is a relatively quiet and introspective novel, 'The Sellout' is a wildly inventive and satirical work that takes on issues of race, identity, and power. Told in a series of vignettes, the book follows a young black man as he attempts to resegregate his hometown and reinstitute slavery.

Junot Díaz

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Like 'Room Temperature', 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao' is a novel that explores the complexities of identity and desire. Told in a unique blend of English and Spanish, the book follows a young Dominican man as he navigates the worlds of love, literature, and politics.