During her Master Class writing course that I recently finished, author Judy Blume recommends one book: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie.

So I looked it up.

I learned it was one of the most-taught novels in secondary schools in America and beyond. And one of the most-often banned.

So I bought it.

But I screwed up. The book was supposed to ease me to sleep as I lay in my bed. Hours later, I still turned the pages on my Kindle Oasis.

Like Bloom, I will mention just the basics. No plot summary. No hints about the characters. No colorful phrases of recommendation.

Only these words: You should read it.