1001 Books Round-Up May 2022
This months winners and losers
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May 31
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May 30
Read Around the World May 2022 – The Czech Republic
May 2022 and we headed off vicariously to the Czech Republic…
May 29
Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare
Miss Aldridge Regrets by Louise Hare
UK Publication: April 2022
Reviewed by: Book Worm
Rating: [★★★]
This ARC was provided by HQ (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
One word review – Lush
May 28
Memphis by Tara M Stringfellow
Memphis by Author Tara M Stringfellow
UK Publication: April 2022
Reviewed by: Book Worm
Rating: [★★★]
This ARC was provided by John Murray Press (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
One word review – ouch
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
UK Publication: March 2022
Reviewed by: Book Worm
Rating: [★★★]
This ARC was provided by Pan Macmilan (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
One word review: Huh?
May 26
And The Winner Is….
Huge congratulations to this years Booker International winner the hugely amusing Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree translated by Daisy Rockwell.
I am glad a fun book won this year even though none of the panel correctly predicted this.
What do you think are you pleased with the winner?
Booker International 2022 – Our Predictions for Winner
We are 2 days away from the official announcement so who do we think will win?
Booker International Shortlist 2022 – Septology A New Name
Is this the new name of the Booker International winner?
Booker International Shortlist 2022 – Tomb of Sand
Will this one keep its head above sand?
Tracy’s Thoughts:
Why it could win: When a person is in the mood for this meandering writing style that is very Indian, this is a great option.
Why it might not win: It really needed some editing. Not everyone wants to read several descriptions of the same incident, place, person, etc.
Rachel’s Thoughts: This was an absolute joy to read.
Why it could win: It’s a celebration of language(s) and translation, it’s the first Hindi book to be nominated, it’s funny and moving and opened my eyes to horrors I should have known more about. Plus crows.
Why it might not win: The plot may wander off a little, it could probably be a tiny bit tighter, and it is up against another hugely ambitious historical novel.
BookWorm’s Thoughts: For plain enjoyment this is my favourite on the list.
Why it could win: The use of language is magical, the story is original and it is a lot of fun while still having a serious message.
Why it might not win: It is definitely not bleak enough for Booker.
What do you think is this the one to walk away with the prize?
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