pick#booker #booker2024 #longlist
My last longlist book. This is an interesting narrative style, a series of snapshots from each fighter‘s past, future, and rather violent present. The 8 girls fighting for the u-18 boxing championship in-front of 12 fans in a neglected arena. But the narrative is doing a lot more than just following our neglected lady gladiators.
My full longlist summary will go in the comments.
pick#WinterGames #HolidayBookDragons @liseworks
After reading the prequel, I had to know what happened between Rachel and Jake. Though the plot was unrealistic, I liked the characters, especially Mars, so I was able to get past that. I liked the idea of a found family and once all the secrets were out how everyone was on team Rachel. Total fluff and enjoyed every steamy moment.
panWell, most of that book went over my head. I don‘t understand play calls and formations at all. I was hoping maybe for more general leadership/coaching wisdom. Some of the more interesting things to me were how different the NFL was in the 60s. Players had real jobs outside of football in the off-season. They referred to teams as clubs. The Packers used to share their field with high school teams. And “How to go!” was a supportive thing to say.
As we start making plans for 2025, check out this #AllergicToChunksters challenge @julieclair will be hosting next year. See her original post for the StoryGraph link if you‘re into that! 💚
I went to a wreath-making event with some friends from work last night. Mine turned out a little wonky, and there isn't a discernable hole, but it still looks ok above the fireplace!
#holidaycraft #wintergames2024 #xmaschacha
+15 for the craft, +5 for the post
My top two:
- Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
- James by Percival Everett
Other books I really took to and that are really well done:
- Orbital by Samantha Harvey
- Held by Anne Michaels
The book that was just too cautious to be great
-My Friends by Hisham Matar
The imperfect but with terrific elements
-Wild Houses by Colin Barrett
-Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel 3h
-Playground by Richard Powers
-Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner
The book that never quite took off and overcame itself
-This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud
The ones that I didn't like (although I can talk about some of their strengths)
-The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
-Enlightenment by Sarah Perry
-Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange 3h