Let's just lay our cards on the table, shall we, and agree that, on the whole, 2016 was an abysmal year.
And I'd just like to personally invite it not to let the door hit it on the way out.
This is me being as charitable as I can possibly be at this point.
That said, I want to send a glorious shout out to the wonderful books that have come out this past year, and to all the authors (and readers) who have not given in to the anxiety, depression, anger, and fear that I know so many of us have felt throughout the past twelve months (or more). It is the last day of the year, and I have poured all of my gratitude (and hope for a better one to come) into my annual list of my favorite reads of the year. Just 17 this year. Fewer than the past few years, which indicates a healthy dose of necessary rereading in this year that has been what it was, as well as the fact that I just didn't get to as many new releases.
(in the order in which I read them)
The Thirteenth Earlby Evelyn Pry…
And I'd just like to personally invite it not to let the door hit it on the way out.
This is me being as charitable as I can possibly be at this point.
That said, I want to send a glorious shout out to the wonderful books that have come out this past year, and to all the authors (and readers) who have not given in to the anxiety, depression, anger, and fear that I know so many of us have felt throughout the past twelve months (or more). It is the last day of the year, and I have poured all of my gratitude (and hope for a better one to come) into my annual list of my favorite reads of the year. Just 17 this year. Fewer than the past few years, which indicates a healthy dose of necessary rereading in this year that has been what it was, as well as the fact that I just didn't get to as many new releases.
(in the order in which I read them)
The Thirteenth Earlby Evelyn Pry…
So happy to be in this category with you and the others - what an honor!
ReplyDeleteWow that is amazing Angie!! really, you totally deserve this!
ReplyDeletea well deserved nomination, in the last six months I read at least ten books because of you, they were all beautiful
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Well deserved!
ReplyDeleteWell, duh! Of course you are! ^_^
ReplyDeleteHowever, I know you are very humble about the recognition. So Congratulations!
xo
Congratulations, Angie! It is very well deserved!
ReplyDeleteLove that you're on the list! As we've said before on Twitter: best. slumber party. ever.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I love all the blogs and have no clue who I'm going to vote for.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Angie! You really deserve it. I already filled up my ballot and I signed up for the interview swap as well. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats your so awesome!
ReplyDeleteSo cool. You're totally right and deserving of the nomination. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteLenore, it really is. We should just leave it there. No more narrowing necessary. You guys rock.
ReplyDeleteCarla, thank you so much. Coming from you that's a honor. :)
Ari, you made my day with that comment. You should know that. I'm so pleased.
Em, thank you!
Christine, lol. You are a sweetheart.
Kristen, thanks! How are you these days? How's the house coming?
Steph, oh man. Seriously. If only we could finagle it and make it happen...
Livi, oh, I know. It's so hard!
Chachic, woo-hoo! I cant' wait to do the interviews.
Caitlin, right back atcha. ;)
Holly, *hugs*
Congrats to you! I feel like I am in very good company also!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats - that's great!
ReplyDeleteNever had any doubt. You have all the awesome.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Angie! Yep, stellar line up. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love your blog and am not surprised one bit that you made the short list. The others that made the list are fabulous too. You’re in good company :)
ReplyDeleteYay!! You deserve this one!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I thought you might want to share this petition for a BRIGHTLY WOVEN sequel: http://www.petitiononline.com/bwoven/petition.html
You guys make me smile SO BIG. Thank you!
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