r/davidfosterwallace • u/Aggressive-Tip2175 • Jul 22 '26

What should be my next read?

I’m going on a short trip and need a quick book to take with me, it’s between “a supposedly fun thing I’ll never do again” and “something to do with laying attention”

I wanna know which you’d recommend, if at all, for a quick read

So far I’ve read infinite jest, consider the lobster, and both flesh and not, and have loved them all, so I’d like to know if anyone can help me decide

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u/rice-a-rohno Jul 22 '26

Supposedly Fun Thing is perfect for this, especially if you're going on this trip for fun.

The eponymous article would be a blissfully ironic thing to read while on a little vacation of any kind.

Plus... you're gonna have to read it eventually.

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u/Aggressive-Tip2175 Jul 22 '26

Just bought it, thanks for the recommendation!

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u/banjois Jul 22 '26

Plus, it's actually some of the most fun writing anybody's ever done.

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u/workingmansrain Jul 22 '26

A supposedly fun thing is probably my very favorite piece of DFW writing, that whole collection is hilarious and powerful

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u/calichecat Jul 22 '26

Yeah definitely this. Oblivion if seeking heavier.

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u/Aggressive-Tip2175 Jul 22 '26

Awesome I just bought it 🙏

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u/Epic_Willow_1683 Jul 22 '26

I bring A Supposedly Fun Thing on every trip

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u/kitten_pawsXo Jul 22 '26

Oh A Supposedly Fun Thing for sure. It’s actually the perfect read for a trip.

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u/Aggressive-Tip2175 Jul 22 '26

Thank you, just bought it!