What to read next

I want to get into some better literature. Read some of the staples. What should I read next?
>The recognitions
>Blood meridian
>J R
>This side of paradise
Do I need to read anything before J R or blood meridian to get/enjoy them?

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Is Catch-22 any good?

It's fucking brilliant and hilarious.

Blood Meridian is by far my favorite novel. You should read that next.

literally the most repetitive book I've ever read

Yeah its great. Funny and depressing at the same time

Well obviously my opinion, like yours, is completely subjective.

Has anyone read Proust? In search of lost time looks terribly long

like my dick lol