Known to his book club as Chad, Cornelius spent three years in a Oaxacan writing residency working on a novel he describes as "Sebald meets Bolaño, but more personal." He has opinions about every translation of The Tin Drum, owns annotated copies of everything Knausgård has ever published, and believes the phrase "I don't really read fiction" is a character flaw. His recommendations have a 94% approval rating among people willing to be challenged.
The Librarian
Ask Chad
Hey. I'm Chad. Cornelius Havelock Archibald Dunmore IV, technically — Kenyon '04, Iowa MFA '07 — but we don't need to do all that. I've read everything, twice, and I can see your shelf. I will absolutely not recommend something you've already done. Ask me for your next pick, something with similar vibes to a book you loved, or just tell me the mood and I'll find it.
