The National Book Awards were announced tonight and here are the winners (in the categories I follow)! I‘m delighted with the NF winner and I certainly can‘t argue about Everett getting his due (though a part of me wanted to see My Friends take it). The translated pick is the only one I haven‘t read yet, as it only came out last week, so I‘m looking forward to seeing what I think.
pickA quick read, it raises questions to think about but is an easy read in terms of the writing. Still fighting this cold and needing easy today. A light pick.
so-soWhile this wasn‘t a bad book, it wasn‘t nearly as good as When We Believed in Mermaids by the same author. I doubt that this one will stick with me.
pickThis was a little predictable like any good Rom-Com, but also a good story with likable characters and plenty of 🌶️!
#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView
1. Definitely stripes, I tend to love a good stripe.
2. Yes, several, the tagged book for one 📚
Tagging @Kshakal @JenReadsAlot @BethM
pickLow pick 3.5/5
I wasn't too interested in the book overall but there are some things I really enjoyed, mostly the structure. The book is laid out following the bracket of the tournament. We learn about each fighter as they fight. The story has a great flow back and forth from the boxers present, past and future. This kept me interested enough to finish the book even though the overall story was a bit bland.
There was a (black owned!) bookseller (The Soul Book Nook from Waterloo, IA) at the conference, so I picked up a couple titles. Then I got myself a candle and cute wrapping paper to treat myself this afternoon.
There were some little joys this week. But that's what makes my day sometime.
1. I sold a small painting and some wine glasses last weekend at the markets
2 Finally received a new microwave after mine died in only 1 year. It took a month 😳
3 All my Christmas cactus are blooming
4 I bought a new dis rack. They are hard to find
5. The weather has been really nice for doing things outside
#5JoysFriday @DebinHawaii
pickRarely do I pick up a book amidst this much hype and love it this much, but this one is just that special.
A year after the death of their sister Nicky, the remaining Blue sisters try and find their way back to each other, and to themselves, amid the fog of grief, anger, and addiction. Their journeys, alone and together, are difficult and heart wrenching. But even in the darkest moments, it never feels exploitative.
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