Louisa Clark arrives in New York to start a new life and a long-distance relationship with Ambulance Sam while working for the super-wealthy Gopniks, a job that introduces her to New York high society and a secretive man who reminds her of her own past.Ī novel that grapples with the complex history and identity of Native Americans follows twelve characters, each of whom has private reasons for traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow. Circe by Madeline Millerįollows Circe, the banished witch daughter of Helios, as she hones her powers and interacts with famous mythological beings before a conflict with one of the most vengeful Olympians forces her to choose between the worlds of the gods and mortals. So, if the selections below do not appeal to you, explore some of the other “best books of the year” lists or use our Give 3 Get 3 service to receive more personalized recommendations. As always, it goes without saying that the “best books” are ultimately a matter of opinion. Based on what these sources are recommending, the list below includes ten notable general fiction books well-worth checking out.
Here are my top 7 go-to “best books of the year” resources:Īnd yes, there are many other fantastic resources out there, but these are just some of the ones I consistently enjoy reading. So, here’s what I try to do … stick with trusted resources that consistently provide balanced reviews. After all, there are so many “best books” and “top reads” and “notable lists” floating out there on the internet. But surely finding a way to provide a balanced review for a variety of books has its own set of challenges.ĭream jobs aside, finding a good book can be challenging if you don’t know which sources to trust. I have often wondered what that would be like. And yes, some people do get paid to read and review books. And believe it or not, people often ask me “what do you do all day? Read? Wouldn’t that be great? Leisurely reading all day long would be a dream job for any avid reader. The challenge is trying to carry them out at the end of the day and then find time to read them all. Working in a Library has perks, because as a librarian I’m able to browse books on my lunch break.
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