It’s best books of the year season and while my official top ten is forthcoming, I have many more books I want to take the time to gush about with you.
Loot & Tress are on my 10-before-the-end stack for all the reasons you’ve listed here. And I wanted to hug Goodbye, Vitamin precisely because it was equally devastating and delightful.
I enjoy a combination of classics for a challenge and various genres for pleasure. I typically avoid reading the same genre or author consecutively, as it tends to become monotonous. Some of the classic rewrites, such as 'Demon Copperhead' and 'Daughter of Doctor Moreau,' add a fun twist to the traditional narratives.
I think I read a good mix of both dark, emotional and delightful books. The Hummingbird's Gift by Sy Montgomery and The Book of (More) Delights by Ross Gay were both delightful reads of mine this year!
Oooh! I have Tress but haven't read it yet. It sounds like a good way to end the year. I go to James McBride for delightful. His characters are always so engaging and endearing. Love this list! Adding them all to my TBR now...
Loot & Tress are on my 10-before-the-end stack for all the reasons you’ve listed here. And I wanted to hug Goodbye, Vitamin precisely because it was equally devastating and delightful.
I enjoy a combination of classics for a challenge and various genres for pleasure. I typically avoid reading the same genre or author consecutively, as it tends to become monotonous. Some of the classic rewrites, such as 'Demon Copperhead' and 'Daughter of Doctor Moreau,' add a fun twist to the traditional narratives.
I think I read a good mix of both dark, emotional and delightful books. The Hummingbird's Gift by Sy Montgomery and The Book of (More) Delights by Ross Gay were both delightful reads of mine this year!
Mine was Sex and Rage by Eve Babitz. I just loved that book with all my heart.
I knew you'd adore Emily Wilde! I'm excited for book #2. :)
Oooh! I have Tress but haven't read it yet. It sounds like a good way to end the year. I go to James McBride for delightful. His characters are always so engaging and endearing. Love this list! Adding them all to my TBR now...
Absolutely loved LOOT and GOODBYE, VITAMIN as well. Truly delightful!
Mimi Matthews is one of my favorite readerly discoveries of the year and I am *delighted* that you enjoyed Gentleman Jim so much!
The phrase “fracturing form” delighted me. I can’t stop thinking about it, both for how it sounds and what it means.