The Award: A Novel | 
pickBooks based around the WWII era is my usual genre so I had no idea Danielle Steel ventured into this area. This was an enjoyable book that was easy to read but also made me emotional at times. This book was a pleasant surprise and I definitely recommend this to anyone who likes books based in the WWII era especially involving the French Resistance.
I've been almost completely MIA for weeks, but can now announce the results of a year's worth of work. I was on the Reading List committee, an ALA award to celebrate the best in genre fiction. I'm tremendously proud of the work we did: hundreds of books read and hours of discussion. You can also see the shortlists here: https://rusaupdate.org/2022/01/readers-advisory-announce-2022-reading-list-years...
pickI got 9, what's yours?
In case you guys missed the original post from @LibrarianRyan
Check this out....So Fun 🏆
#LitsyAwards Round 2. Each category has no more than 6 entries. For some categories there we so few standouts that Round two will be their final round.
You have until Monday, Jan 14, at 9am EST to cast your votes.
https://goo.gl/forms/eceJwXJqduQQIpL63
Round 2 is up.
Go vote for the #LitsyAwards2018
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2FADZAlFj6tLQLZgS7xW9VuhCGOSAIo1h9DgF...
@LibrarianRyan
If you‘re scratching your head at the Goodreads Choice Awards, here‘s one critic‘s perspective. He‘s Editor of The Washington Post‘s Book World. (And yup, I went to high school with him.)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/goodreads-choice-awards-an-an...
It's #LitsyAwards2018 time!!!!
@LibrarianRyan
You can nominate your faves here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BX_WzjH6A8rbzBFxsc8bTUd8ZF3TifcTKoe6iXvsYpQ/vie...
Anyone watching the National Book Awards? It‘s pretty amazing! Nick Offerman hosting, great authors, great books!
Posting this for reference. Anyone read any of these yet? 📚🏆
#manbooker2018 #bookawards #tbr
This is the moment we have waited for the entire day. The #litsyAwards for favorite #Fiction book of 2017 goes to ...
The Hate U Give
That's right, a teen novel takes home the award for fav book of the year. I'm really excited for this win. If u have not read this book, add it to your TBR. It's a must read.
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
The #LitsyAwards for #fantasy/sci-fi goes to... The Bear and the Nightingale.
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
This was close. It may not look close here, but every other round was @EloisaJames . And while I love her books, you have spoken, and @Pronounced_ing Celeste Ng is the favorite #certifiedLitsyAuthor.
Congrats on your first #LitsyAwards
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
This one was a no brainer. It has been number 1 in #YAfiction since nominations. I'm sure none of us are surprised that The Hate U Give takes home this year's #LitsyAwards.
Having a hard time picking your favorite of last year, like me? Good thing I can pick 17! #17of2017 #best17of2017 #bestreadsoftheyear
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
I may be reading Meddling Kids now, but I will need to add Final Girls as it was voted favorite #horror in the 2017 #litsyawards
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
This is on my TBR. Conjuring of Light is the #litsyawards winner for YA Fantasy/SciFi
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
This category has flipped flop each round so I was on pins and needles to see the results. And the #LitsyAward for #nonfiction goes to Roxanne Gay and her memoir Hunger.
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
Whooo hooo. So excited for this one. A graphic novel that is great for all ages has won the #middlegrade #listyawards. Congrats Unicorn Crossing. My Phoebe and her Unicorn bring us many more great reads.
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
If you like a good #mysterythriller then you should checkout the Magpie Murders. The winner in its category for a 2017 #LitsyAward
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
Another hour, another award. This one is so going on my TBR and it is all you All's fault. The #LitsyAward for Favorite #GraphicNovel goes to My Favorite thing is Monsters.
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
How excited am I to announce the #litsyaward for #romance. LOTS. To me traditional romance novels are mass market paperbacks they sell at the grocery store next to the register, or the harlequin like subscription books my grams read. To me, none of the top 3 books in this category scream #traditional romance, but more #realromance. Please correct me if I am wrong.
👇🏻
It's time to give out the second #LitsyAward of the day. This was a fun one to watch. These two books went back and forth a LOT. But one had to come out on top. The 2017 favorite Historical Fiction winner is Pachinko.
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
Our first award of the day goes out to Chelsea Clinton's book She Persisted. She takes home the #LitsyAward for favorite #picturebook 2017. Congrats to the author and illustrator!
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
Throughout the day I will be posting the #LitsyAwards winners. Be on the look out.
I'm going to post about 1 an hour for the rest of the night. In randomized order from least hot topic to hottest (imo)
Through out the day I will be posting the #LitsyAwards winners. Be on the look out.
Reminder repost from @LibrarianRyan :
Did you know there is still time to vote in The #LitsyAwards. Today is the last day!
129 people have voted already.
Make your voice heard. You might be surprised what's winning in which category. Plus every time someone new votes some categories swing.
Use the following link. https://goo.gl/forms/0p9j4kxhRQ8jspQ73
Repost from @LibrarianRyan
It is time for the FINAL ROUND in the #LitsyAwards. Each category has been narrowed down by your votes to two or three contenders. You have until December 31, 2017, to vote. Winners announced Jan 1, 2018.
Feel free to share!
https://goo.gl/forms/0p9j4kxhRQ8jspQ73
Repost from @LibrarianRyan :
This is a day early, but I got them together pretty quick.
It is time for round 2 of the #LitsyAwards. Each category has been narrowed down to no more than 7 entries. Pick your fave to win. You have until December 24,2017. Final round begins Dec 26.
Happy voting. https://goo.gl/forms/Y8PxF6y0TkOBDhJo2
Repost from @thebacklistbook :
Go to my blog: https://thebacklistbook.blogspot.ca/2017/12/special-backlist-book-awards-nominat...
To learn more and make your nominations. Nominations will be open until January 9th 2018. There are a lot of categories, so put on your thinking caps! And share this around @LitsyHappenings #backlistbookawards #nominations
This is a day early, but I got them together pretty quick.
It is time for round 2 of the #LitsyAwards. Each category has been narrowed down to no more than 7 entries. Pick your fave to win. You have until December 24,2017. Final round begins Dec 26.
Happy voting. https://goo.gl/forms/Y8PxF6y0TkOBDhJo2
The brilliant @LibrarianRyan created the first ever #LitsyAwards and voting was so fun! You should definitely do it! Round one voting is open until 12/18! #ExclamationPoints!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1u59FBynfcUMWWDZeL9XRFTwx1pa9mW8LV5MK...
So far 302 people have voted. Are you one of them?
It's fun to see the responses, but I'm not going to share them since there are still 4 days in the round, so go VOTE!
Hey authors, did you know that either you, or your book is nominated. You get to vote too.
joe_hill, SGJ, Pronounced_ing, MLRio, johngreen, Neuvel, EloisaJames, ruthemmielang, acthomasbooks, SaraPortman, Jamesfahyauthor
pickThere is nothing better then reading #book from #daniellesteel #theaward in #centralpark #newyork #usa #bookstagram
Oh my goodness. I almost forgot. Today is the last day of nomination for the #Litsyawards. I'll get them compiled tonight and tomorrow and by Monday the first round of voting can begin.
https://goo.gl/forms/y59AzFYmIKnL8eHC2
The Litsy Awards is a thing, people! Here's the link where you can vote for your fave 2017 titles across categories. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfe8IQswWmhgK90CWXPPobWIiCwv5rqe2qJDqeB... #LitsyAwards Questions? Visit @LibrarianRyan
The amazing @LibrarianRyan is hosting the #LitsyAwards. Check out the nomination form on her profile, and have your opinion heard! Such a great idea!
Also, if you don't already follow her, do yourself a favour and do so now!
Time to nominate your 2017 favorites. The nominations will be compiled and then we can vote on our favorites. Use this link to nominate any or all categories:
https://goo.gl/forms/y59AzFYmIKnL8eHC2
Nominations open until Saturday, December 9!
#litsyawards
I can't wait to see the top nominees!😃😃
Thanks @LibrarianRyan for taking care of all the details! 😘😘
@LibrarianRyan is hosting The Litsy Awards. Check her page for the link to nominate your favourites of 2017❤️📚🏆
@LibrarianRyan is brilliant! This is such a fantastic idea. Head on over to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfe8IQswWmhgK90CWXPPobWIiCwv5rqe2qJDqeB... to fill out the form to nominate your selections for the best books of 2017! ❤️
#LitsyAwards2017
Okay, when I get annoyed I do something about it. So I am going to host the Litsy Awards 2017. @Litsy if you already have something planned, let me know and I will take this down.
First up nominations. Use the link below to nominate, books, authors, and Littens in 14 categories. Next Monday I will open the floor to vote on these nominations. Any questions just ask.
https://goo.gl/forms/y59AzFYmIKnL8eHC2
Feel free to share. #LitsyAwards
The Man Booker longlist was announced a few minutes ago. In a stunning turn of events I've read almost half the list. These are the print copies I own. Pleasantly surprised that Lincoln in the Bardo made it. Underwhelmed by Ministry of Utmost Happiness.
We posted the full list on the blog: https://thereadersroom.org/2017/07/26/2017-man-booker-longlist/
Confession: I am obsessed with the Man Booker. I don't often love the winners but I love following and reading along. Every year we do a shadow panel for the award. The list comes out Thursday. Here are our predictions:
https://thereadersroom.org/2017/07/24/2017-man-booker-longlist-our-predictions/
Stop by and tell us what you think of our lists and tell us which books you think we missed. What are your predictions?
Follow the #littenspickawards tag and nominate your favorite recent books! Browsing the categories has made me quite aware of the lack of books published in the last year on my "have read" list! I'm sure some of you will fare better in nominating! ??
pickThe premise sounds interesting but I can't deal with the writing. In the first chapter alone, she starts 11 sentences with "And". It's supposed to be a bail not a pick but I can't edit it.
