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Saturday, October 29, 2016

National Book Award Shortlist

The National Book Award organization has culled down their lists in preparation for November 15th when the winners will be announced.

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FINALISTS:

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Unbelievably for me I have only read one of the books on the lists, Burn Baby Burn.  Many of the books are aimed at a younger population of readers or middle grade readers. Of all  the books on the list I really want to read March Three, the third book in a series about the life of John Lewis, a Civil Rights activist and American hero. There is usually very little crossover with National Book Award and the Printz Award so I am not too worried that I am missing some book I should be thinking about for the Printz. We'll see. Watch this space on November 15th for the announcement of the winner. As soon as I know something I will announce it.

2 comments:

  1. I haven't read a single one but several of them are on my tbr.

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  2. I liked Booked (but not quite as much as The Crossover) and was a bit disappointed in Pax after hearing so much about it. Ghost and Burn Baby Burn are high on my TBR.

    I need to get cracking to finish the last three books for your ALA awards challenge in time to start reading this year's winners!

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