Jason Hartley's 6 favorite books

The author of The Advanced Genius Theory says some artists are always a step ahead of the rest of us — and shares some reads that prove his point

Jason Hartley, author of The Advanced Genius Theory, says some artists, from Miguel Cervantes to Bob Dylan, are so advanced that the rest of us can't keep up with them. The Week asked him to suggest a few books that help illuminate his theory:

Chronicles, Vol. 1 by Bob Dylan (Simon & Schuster, $15). Dylan is the ultimate Advanced­ musician, having made bewildering career choices that have angered and confused his fans. One such choice was writing an autobiography­ that barely mentions his greatest hits but describes in detail the recording of ­obscure albums, and also muses about the wrestler Gorgeous George. He made the right choice: The book fascinates because it avoids well-worn topics.

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