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international booker prize shadow panelistsselect a winner
Posted May 19, 2020 at Nonsuch Book
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international bookershadow shortlist
Posted Apr 10, 2020 at Nonsuch Book
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shadow booker international 2020
Posted Feb 29, 2020 at Nonsuch Book
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the year in reading
Posted Dec 31, 2018 at Nonsuch Book
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shadow paneling for mbip 2018
Posted Feb 19, 2018 at Nonsuch Book
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the year in reading
Posted Dec 31, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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I get that Auster feeling, and I am also waiting on Elmet. Wolves was the biggest wtf for me on the shortlist - nowhere near the novel of Reservoir 13 or Solar Bones in my opinion. I am leaning towards Saunders for the win right now but that also depends on what I think of Elmet.
Commented Sep 13, 2017 on the annual bookering: from thirteen to six at Nonsuch Book
the annual bookering: from thirteen to six
For a third year in a row, Teresa, Meredith, Rebecca, Nicole and I have spent the last several weeks reading as much of the Booker longlist as we could each manage. I chose not to read the Auster, would have read the Mozley had it arrived in time, but did get to the other eleven titles. For...
I really enjoyed it but I love all her work. May veer off into the philosophical a bit for some. My only reservation about the novel is that her own (fascinating) musings are sometimes fighting for space with the narrative line rather than syncing with it. It might all depend on a reader's level of interest in those spaces she drifts.
Commented Sep 13, 2017 on the annual bookering: from thirteen to six at Nonsuch Book
the annual bookering: from thirteen to six
For a third year in a row, Teresa, Meredith, Rebecca, Nicole and I have spent the last several weeks reading as much of the Booker longlist as we could each manage. I chose not to read the Auster, would have read the Mozley had it arrived in time, but did get to the other eleven titles. For...
And I'm not picking up the Auster either! Think you will like both Home Fire and Solar Bones. Are you going to read the new Krauss btw?
Commented Sep 12, 2017 on the annual bookering: from thirteen to six at Nonsuch Book
the annual bookering: from thirteen to six
For a third year in a row, Teresa, Meredith, Rebecca, Nicole and I have spent the last several weeks reading as much of the Booker longlist as we could each manage. I chose not to read the Auster, would have read the Mozley had it arrived in time, but did get to the other eleven titles. For...
And I am glad you are pleased! Teresa is our real leader this year though, reaching deep to review and read nearly all. I am a slacker in comparison. Now like other years about this time, I'm just curious to see what the shortlist looks like. Will they go for the titans or the lesser known? Thinking that they will give equal space as we did, and that perhaps this more predictable list was intended to generate a bit more traditional enthusiasm around the prize this year.
Commented Sep 11, 2017 on the annual bookering: from thirteen to six at Nonsuch Book
the annual bookering: from thirteen to six
For a third year in a row, Teresa, Meredith, Rebecca, Nicole and I have spent the last several weeks reading as much of the Booker longlist as we could each manage. I chose not to read the Auster, would have read the Mozley had it arrived in time, but did get to the other eleven titles. For...
the annual bookering: from thirteen to six
Posted Sep 11, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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"for the straightforward pathway had been lost"
Posted Sep 10, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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"I know something interesting is sure to happen... whenever I eat or drink anything"
Posted Sep 4, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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my personal canon
Posted May 4, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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book lust: letters to his neighbor by marcel proust
Posted Apr 30, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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"every rooster crows in its own pen"
Posted Feb 11, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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the sunday miscellany 1/8/17: predatory lesbianism, letters from a brothel and the comforts of home
Posted Jan 8, 2017 at Nonsuch Book
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Mothering Sunday took me by surprise. That walk she took through the house after he left! I kept reading it, astounded at how well conceived and executed that whole section was. Happy reading in the new year, JoAnn!
Commented Jan 1, 2017 on the year in reading at Nonsuch Book
the year in reading
Although I did not read as many books this year as I usually do (distracted by those pesky real world occupations), I did read a higher than average number of truly exceptional works. Looking through the list of a modest 70 choices, it was difficult to pluck out those that stood above the rest...
I always love when we read together! Hopefully this year offers us more opportunities to do so. And hopefully those Booker choices play out better for you this year! You were such a trooper about marching through a good bit of content you did not enjoy. Wishing you every happiness in the new year!
Commented Jan 1, 2017 on the year in reading at Nonsuch Book
the year in reading
Although I did not read as many books this year as I usually do (distracted by those pesky real world occupations), I did read a higher than average number of truly exceptional works. Looking through the list of a modest 70 choices, it was difficult to pluck out those that stood above the rest...
All the best to you too, Scott! Wasn't M Train just staggering? I expected to be entertained but not touched so deeply. Happy reading in the new year!
Commented Jan 1, 2017 on the year in reading at Nonsuch Book
the year in reading
Although I did not read as many books this year as I usually do (distracted by those pesky real world occupations), I did read a higher than average number of truly exceptional works. Looking through the list of a modest 70 choices, it was difficult to pluck out those that stood above the rest...
Wishing the same to you, Audrey! Hoping our reading paths cross often this year, and that we re-remember lots of reading greatness together.
Commented Jan 1, 2017 on the year in reading at Nonsuch Book
the year in reading
Although I did not read as many books this year as I usually do (distracted by those pesky real world occupations), I did read a higher than average number of truly exceptional works. Looking through the list of a modest 70 choices, it was difficult to pluck out those that stood above the rest...
the year in reading
Posted Dec 31, 2016 at Nonsuch Book
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reading upstream
Posted Dec 4, 2016 at Nonsuch Book
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and the ladies pick a booker winner
Posted Oct 24, 2016 at Nonsuch Book
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You love those creepy stories! :) I enjoyed Drood some years back. Is that the same Dan Simmons?
Commented Oct 3, 2016 on the sunday miscellany 10/2/16: meeting henry green, bottom's dream and mr. morris at Nonsuch Book
the sunday miscellany 10/2/16: meeting henry green, bottom's dream and mr. morris
There have been several opportunities over the years, put forward by you bookish sort, for me to meet Henry Green, and despite the best of intentions, I have gotten lost each time en route to the party. But now, the lovely Trevor and his friend, Proustitute (a name I love saying), are presen...
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