David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest is a maximalist novel set in a near-future North America, following recovering addicts, tennis prodigies, and the search for a lethally entertaining film. Through sprawling narratives, extensive footnotes, and linguistic pyrotechnics, Wallace explores addiction, entertainment, and what it means to be human in a culture of distraction. The novel becomes both postmodern masterpiece and sincere plea for connection, proving that Wallace's ambition was matched by his heart and that some thousand-page novels are worth every page.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Infinite Jest is the novel that defines ambitious contemporary fiction, demanding everything from readers while offering profound insights about addiction and entertainment. This tenth anniversary edition reminds us that the footnotes are essential, that Hal and Gately's stories eventually connect, and that Wallace wrote with both brilliance and compassion.

DETAILS: • Author: David Foster Wallace • Publisher: Back Bay Books • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: November 13, 2006 • ISBN: 9780316066525 • Edition: Tenth Anniversary Edition • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days