One of the joys of unemployment is never know what day it is. So…without further ado…here is LAST week’s TTT.
“Best” is a difficult word. “Best” writing? “Best” writing in its genre? “Best” fun? Hmmmm. Here are 10 books I enjoyed in 2021. It doesn’t matter why I enjoyed them (you can click to read my review for that). They are here because I simply enjoyed them.
Yes, ELEVEN, but one is a diary, so that’s not really the same–is it? I didn’t include the Christmas books–too different from my usual reading and I’ve very recently reviewed them. I doubt I’ll ever read or listen to that many of them again in one year! They were perfect for this year. I dithered over inch including another Dean Street Press/Furrowed Middle Brow book, but decided to let the one stand for all. I’ve loved them all. A few very popular titles “almost” made the cut, but in the end I enjoyed other books more.
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Pumpkin looks like it might be a fun read! I hadn’t heard of it before, but the cover sure is delightful. 🙂
My post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-most-anticipated-books-releasing-in-the-first-half-of-2022/
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Her books are so good! I’m not a YA fan, but I’ve loved her books.
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Ha! I’m retired and finally used to every day being Saturday! I love how everyone’s “best” list is so different! For me best is most memorable….those books that stay with you! Great post!
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I forget what day it is often, and I’m glad you didn’t miss posting your favorites for the year. Wintering is an ideal read, I think, during this crazy time.
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I’m planning to buy another of his books when I get a job. None available through the library here–even the regional library.
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Oh, interesting choices! I’ve seen Narrowboat Summer pop up on some recommendation lists, and Wintering looks great too. I’m interest in the Great Fire as well — I’ve read one book by Shirley Hazzard, Transit of Venus, and wow was it amazing.
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BAND OF SISTERS looks like a good one! It’s been on my TBR list since I heard about it, but I STILL haven’t gotten to it. One of these days.
Happy TTT!
Susan
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Yes for Band of Sisters… and YES for almost every Dean Street Press book I’ve gotten as well! Damn, but they have a marvelous catalogue.
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You introduced me to two of these (The Trees and the WIndsor Diaries) and they were favorites of mine last year too. THANK YOU!!
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These are all new to me. I hope you enjoy them when you get a chance to read them!! https://cindysbookcorner.blogspot.com/2022/01/top-ten-tuesday-random-stuff.html
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It didn’t like me when I tried to comment on your blog. I liked learning about your family, but I haven’t read many of the same books–that’s good! I like finding new sources.
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I do too! Not sure why it didn’t work for you to post…weird, will see if I can figure it out, so sorry!
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I loved The Narrowboat Summer, The Fortnight in September and Wintering, although I didn’t read them all last year. Nice choices!
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Thank you!
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It’s always so much fun for me to see lists of others’ favorite books. Your list is fascinating and I hope to check some of them out during 2022.
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Let me know what you think of any you do read!
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