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This book keeps popping up in best of the year lists. I was dreading reading it because it‘s a collection of stories. But I have FOMO on these lists and knew I‘d be forcing myself to read it. HOWEVER! I‘m shocked to say this was a total winner for me! Loved the original concept and vivid characters. The connected stories were just enough to carry on the thread but still be completely unique. Cringy but thought provoking. I accept “Rejection”! ⬇️

Chelsea.Poole Bonus as it‘s also on the #tob25 longlist. Really worked for me! 9h

BarbaraBB Glad you liked it. I did too, the first few stories. Later on I didn‘t any longer 🤷🏻‍♀️ 6h

Lesliereadsalot I‘m not that crazy about short stories either, but will give it a try. I do like ones that connect. 59m

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ImperfectCJ

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Many thanks to @BarbaraBB for sharing the link to the #ToB25 longlist...I'm supposed to be on their mailing list, but the longlist was surprisingly challenging to locate.

I've interacted with 8 of the longlist titles (finished 6, DNFed 2). There are several I'm excited about, but mostly I feel like, didn't we JUST do #ToB24???

Bookwormjillk It was so hard to find! 9h

ImperfectCJ @Bookwormjillk No kidding! Even knowing where it is, I can't get to it from the ToB homepage. I have to use the direct link. Weird that they hide it like that! 8h

BarbaraBB I learned the link thanks to @BkClubCare and still can‘t find it without getting back to her post! 6h

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Chelsea.Poole

Tournament of Champions | Phil Bildner

These are (some) of the titles I‘m interested in from the #tob25 long list. The first three I already have checked out. The next one (Slime) I own and the next (Mood Swings) is available on hoopla on audio. The others I‘m on hold for or can easily get from the library.

Bookwormjillk I have Pink Slime out from the library now. I‘m glad it made the long list! 13h

mcctrish Where is the long list published? I can‘t seem to find it 11h

Ruthiella @mcctrish https://www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-year-in-fiction-2024 11h

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Ruthiella There were lots of great possibilities on the longlist IMO. I‘m particularly keen to read

The Safekeep

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Chelsea.Poole @Bookwormjillk I thought about starting my copy, but I‘ve got several ahead of that. This time of year makes me feel overwhelmed and I start a bunch of books out of panic! Lol 9h

Chelsea.Poole @Ruthiella thanks for sharing the link for @mcctrish — did you find it, I hope? 9h

Chelsea.Poole @Ruthiella yes! That‘s one I‘ve had on my list for sometime. It‘s not at the library yet so I‘ll have to get that one ordered. I‘ve seen good reviews on it. 9h

mcctrish Thank you, I found it ( no idea why I couldn‘t search it ?!) 9h

Chelsea.Poole @mcctrish I had trouble too! 9h

BarbaraBB I‘ve read The Safekeep, Wild Houses and In Ascension. All others I want to read too. ASAP. I recognize the panic feeling 😂 6h

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BarbaraBB

Tournament | David Crouch

And these are the ones I own but still need to read. Too many to read before the #ToB25 shortlist will be announced. Which book I must definitely read??

TheBookHippie My daughter raves about Blue Sisters. 14h

TheBookHippie Only one I want to read 😂😂😂😂 History of Sound by Ben Shattuck 14h

Deblovestoread I‘ve only read Blue Sisters from this list and loved it! 14h

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Bookwormjillk I loved Margo‘s Got Money Troubles 13h

Ruthiella It‘s a tough choice! I think it‘s a really solid longlist with really fantastic titles. 11h

BarbaraBB @TheBookHippie From all of the longlist? 6h

BarbaraBB @Deblovestoread @TheBookHippie I have heard so many good things about Blue Sisters. I must get to it soon! 6h

BarbaraBB @Bookwormjillk Thanks! Especially looking forward to that one now! 6h

BarbaraBB @Ruthiella I agree. And I haven‘t even checked out the ones I hadn‘t heard of! 6h

squirrelbrain Definitely Blue Sisters! And Margo too…. 6h

TheBookHippie @BarbaraBB yes. Just one. 4h

BarbaraBB @TheBookHippie I‘ll definitely check out your book, must be special! 2h

Suet624 @TheBookHippie I was so excited to see The History of Sound on the list. It‘s sooo good and under-appreciated. 25m

Suet624 Just finished Margo and liked it too. 24m

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BarbaraBB

Tournament | David Crouch

These are the ones that are on the #ToB25 longlist that I‘ve read. Some are this year‘s favorites. In my next post I‘ll share the ones I have on my shelves and that are now calling out to me to read them before the shortlist will be announced

Chelsea.Poole I‘m interested in several here that I have yet to read. Especially Safekeep, Book Censor and

My Friends: From the Pulitzer-prize winning author of THE RETURN

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Ruthiella Glad we were on target this summer with

All Fours

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BarbaraBB @Chelsea.Poole All three are good! (edited) 6h

BarbaraBB @Ruthiella Yes! It is surprising though that our other #CampLitsy24 books are not longlisted! 6h

Suet624 Do you have a favorite on this list? 22m

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Chelsea.Poole

Tournament of Champions | Phil Bildner

The #ToB25 long list is here. I‘ve read 18. The top are my favorites. The bottom row I‘m less enthusiastic about. Many more I hope to read and some new to me. I‘ll post next about the ones I‘m able to get ahold of/will prioritize before the shortlist.

BarbaraBB Thank you for all recommendations.So many of your favorites I still have to read. Looking forward to them 15h

BkClubCare 👏 “it‘s the most wonderful time of the year” 📚 🎶 15h

Lesliereadsalot So many good ones on there! 15h

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JuniperWilde Did you like the Sally Rooney? 10h

thecheckoutstack I was a big fan of Margo‘s Got Money Troubles! 9h

Chelsea.Poole @BkClubCare heck yes, so fun! 9h

Chelsea.Poole @JuniperWilde yes, I really did. It was very much about grief. It really spoke to me in that way. (edited) 9h

Chelsea.Poole @thecheckoutstack me too! I‘ve recommended it to so many! I think it‘ll be one of my top reads this year. 9h

Chelsea.Poole @BarbaraBB I‘m excited about the long list this year. Plus—There‘s always some less well-known books that make it to the shortlist. Tricky trying to figure out which ones that‘ll be! 9h

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BarbaraBB

't Stad Leest | Antwerpen, Belgium (Bookstore)

I am in Antwerp, Belgium, for the weekend with my family to celebrate both my and my husband‘s birthday. My kids treated me on a visit to this great bookstore where I could spend 50 euros on books. The best gift, especially on the day the #ToB25 longlist has been published 🙌🏽🩷

IuliaC Have a great birthday weekend! 🎈 21h

Bookwormjillk Great timing! Happy birthday! 21h

squirrelbrain Wonderful! I just ordered Yr Dead too. 21h

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Ruthiella Happy birthday to both you and your husband. Your family knows you well with the perfect gift! 21h

dabbe HB's! 🤩🤩🤩 21h

Amor4Libros Happy Birthday!!! 20h

AmyG Happy Birthday- have the most wonderful time! 🎂 20h

Jas16 Happy Birthday. I spent my birthday in Belgium this year too. 19h

Suet624 Yippee! (And I can‘t seem to find the longlist) (edited) 19h

sarahbarnes What a fun trip and the perfect gift! 📚♥️ 18h

Deblovestoread Happy birthday!! What a great way to celebrate! 🎂🎈 17h

Chelsea.Poole Happy birthday! Have a good trip! And yes, the tob25 is so exciting! 17h

JessClark78 Happy Birthday! 🎊🎂🎉 15h

BarbaraBB @Suet624 I couldn‘t either! But here it is : https://www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-year-in-fiction-2024 15h

Suet624 Thank you!!! 14h

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