This post unintentionally inspired a guessing game, because I chose a picture that was too small. For those of you who are still curious, the book was Housekeeping, by Marilynne Robinson. And the winner is Word Lily. Yay!!!!!
I started the book a couple of weeks ago. By page 18 I realized I didn’t have the patience to work my way through the dense (although lyrical) prose. So off it goes to a new reader.
Congrats to Word Lily…please send me your address?
A little more housekeeping (ha, ha)…
A belatedly huge thank you to whoever nominated me for BBAW awards. I received nominations for Best Community Builder (not really sure why, on that one), Most Humorous/Funny Blog, Best Literary Fiction Blog, and Most Eclectic Taste. Thank you, thank you, thank you…the nominations warmed the cockles of my heart. And made my day.
So as a way to say thanks and I love you too, I’m going to give away my copy of one of my favoritist books of the year. I raved about it yesterday, and would love for one of you to read it. All you have to do to get your name in the running is tell me what your favorite book (so far) of the year is.
Also. Have you seen this?!? And have I told you that I’m planning a trip to Croatia next May/June? Wah!!
I struggled my way to the end of Housekeeping and it didn't improve, so I sympathise.
My favourite book of the year so far is Hunger Games (it was only released here in the UK this year) I am really looking forward to Catching Fire! I think Her Fearful Symmetry may top them both though.
Thank you, thank you! I hope I like Housekeeping better than you (and FarmLaneBooks) did. Email sent.
Any particular reason for Croatia? My husband wants to go there!
My favoritist book so far is "If You Come Softly" by Jacqueline Woodson (YA book).
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My favoritist book this year has been Foreign Tongue. I had to struggle between that and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – but TGWTDT wasn't released this year, so that made my life so much easier. Fhew! Thanks so much for the contest. I've got my fingers crossed. I was thinking yesterday after I read that post that it was a shame you couldn't submit that for your BBAW awards. Maybe next year?
I am excited for your trip to Croatia!
Congratulations on your nominations! My favorite book so far this year has been The School of Essential Ingredients. milou2ster(at)gmail.com
I have not read much this yesr, but my two favorite books so far are:
Who by Fire: http://beastmomma.squarespace.com/from-shelf-to-hand/2009/4/26/who-by-fire.html
and
When the Emperor Was Divine: http://beastmomma.squarespace.com/from-shelf-to-hand/2009/2/22/when-the-emperor-was-divine.html
I don't think I'll be making it to the convention either (if it happens). I already have two trips to NYC in the the works next year as it is.
I've read some very good books so far this year, but if I have to pick the one favorite, it would be The Uncommon Reader. I just loved that one.
Congrats on the nominations!
My favorite book so far this year…that's a hard one. I think it's a tie between Galway Bay by Mary Pat Kelly and An Obsolete Honor by Helena P. Schrader.
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My fave read this year did not come out this year.. The Shadow of the Wind although I am reading Angel's Game now (thanks to you) and that may end up being my fave.
I haven't been in any hurry to read Housekeeping yet. I wasn't crazy about Gilead. My favorite book so far this year is probably Reliable Wife. But The Help is next on my to read list and that is getting such good reviews.
My favorite read so far has to be Seen the Glory by John Hough Jr. Really good read about the civil war.
Congrats on all your nominations. I follow your blog thru bloglines.
Congrats on all those nominations! I hope you win!:) My favorite book this year is "The White Tiger". I read it early this year and that's still the first book that comes to mind!
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I take it you mean favorite book "read" this year rather than "published" this year…if so, my favorite book read would definitely be "Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa Lahiri. In fact you got me going and writing a blog post about it
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Your favorite book looks like a fascinating read and if I don't win, I'm still planning to read it sometime.
Croatia…wow. those will be interesting blog posts for sure!
Congratulations on your nominations, Jill!
No need to enter me in the giveaway, as my tbr rules don't allow it
It's too bad you'll miss the convention, but Croatia!
Wow! Congrats on all your nomimations.
It's hard to pick one because there have been some phenomenal books this year but I'm going to go with Summer House by Nancy Thayer.
Congrats on all your nominations, Jill!!!
Well, I can't decide just one favourite read because there're just too many! I guess I'll name two: The Hunger Games and The Ghost Writer.
Wordlily SO deserves it – since she guessed which book and everything. Congrats on the noms!
and I so want to commit to the bookbloggingconvention, I do , I do! eeeks.
oh! best book of the year?! I think I have to say The Book Thief. I'm actually considering it for a re-read already. and I NEVER do that.
wowwwwwwwwww! I will VOTE for you JILL! You are my fav!!!!!!
jeez! do you think I said that so that i could extra points for your giveaway!!! NO! Don't think like that
But seriously I am so glad you are nominated
enter me for the giveaway! i m sure i will like the book you like! and it is a very great thing you are doing… if a book is my fav, i will cling to it till eternity
What a fabulous trip!! I’m hoping to get back to Europe in 2010, but we’ll see.
Anyway, my favorite book. Hummm. Nothing but Ghosts? Hunger Games? Wicked Lovely? Killing Tree? I hate playing favorites…..
Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on your nominations.
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congrats on the nods! the blogging convention sounds fun–i’m pretty local to the city and can make it there in an hour or so!
thanks for passing on the word!
Congrats on your nominations. My best book so far this year is probably A Reliable Wife.
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