Is everyone ready for the weekend? I know, I am. I have a lot of things I want to spend time on but I know I need to be realistic so I’ll have to make a to do list. One thing is for sure, I have got to spend some time reading. Lately I’ve been reading a lot about book prizes starting off with the International Booker Prize and I’m so interested in several of the books. Not just the winner but even some from the long list.
Did you catch that the Booker Prize shortlist was announced this week? Have you read any of those books? I’m curious about three of them and especially, Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi. The winner will be announced November 17th so who knows, maybe I’ll have a chance to read one of these books.
The other book event that is coming up at the end of October and beginning of November is the Texas Book Festival and the authors list was recently announced. As the festival is virtual this year maybe you’ll want to put that on your calendar.
Finally, not necessarily a bookish event but thank you to Jenclair, I heard about World Postcard Day on October 1st. Who is joining in? If writing a letter seems like it may take too much time surely a postcard isn’t too hard right? I love this idea and I’ll be mailing out some postcards. Maybe even making my own. So, if you would like to receive a postcard from me just let me know. I’d love to send you some happy mail.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and can’t wait to hear what you’ll be up to and as always, stay safe! More bookish talk soon.
I haven’t read any on the Booker shortlist, but I’ve seen Shuggie Bain crop up several times lately. 🙂 I’m preparing for World Postcard Day 🙂 Since it is the 1st of October, I’m planning some Halloween cards to go out that day. 🙂 Put me on your list–you are on mine!
Thanks for mentioning the Texas festival. There are several authors I would be interesting in seeing/hearing.
Jen Mullen – I’m sort of interested in Shuggie Bain but I think that might be a difficult read given the subject matter. Can’t wait to see what postcards you come up with and you know you’re on my list! 🙂
Marg – I hope you get the chance to see some of them. I still not quite sure how the virtual platform is going to work but I’m looking forward to it!
There are a lot of Booker winners that I would love to read but never seem to get to it. Good to hear that you are enjoying them. Thanks for reminding that the Booker Prize shortlist is out – looking forward to checking the books out.
You can hear interviews with Maaza Mengiste, Tsitsi Dangarembga: and Douglas Stuart
here: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/watch-again
These videos take forever to start, so don’t despair
I’m always curious about the Booker list. Thanks for sharing these.
Thanks for sharing the links, Iliana! I’ll definitely check out the Booker Prize shortlist. Am curious to see which titles make it to the list. 🙂
Having increased access to various literary festivals is an unexpected pleasure, isn’t it? I’m not doing a very good job of taking advantage of this, so far, because our schedules at home really haven’t altered in terms of available time, but I hope to start squeezing in more videos from other bookish sources. Maybe while washing the dishes? LOL