A spectacular debut, a favorite classic, and my literary Everest

Plus all about personality tests and what to read for Earth Day

There’s something uniquely satisfying about finishing a book that’s challenged you. So far this year I’ve read two big books that I’ve tried and failed to finish before, and while I don’t know how many more of those I’ll attempt this year, I’m glad to have done it. I believe in reading what you want and what works for you, but I also really value stretc…