Time to Vote for the December Tag

[Joy D]

Sue wrote: "When you open a book description, it will be on the far right side of the screen. You should see the words "Library Extension" and then a little box divided into 4 squares. Click on the little box and your library should come up.

This is on the desktop. Not sure how it works on the ap..."

I am on a laptop but I don't see anything like this - perhaps it differs by browser? At any rate, what Cora posted works for me. Thanks!

[Sue]

Yes - probably different by browse. I'm glad you found a way to make it work.

[NancyJ]

Cora wrote: "If people like historical fiction based on a real person, there is Mr. Dickens and His Carol that is tagged holiday, but not too Christmasy."

I really liked that one too. I’m not sure I admire Dickens as a husband, but the book was good.

[Joanne]

Cora, I was able to follow your way-thanks

Thanks all, looks like my library is not available-(the extension is the web address right?)-

[Anita]

Book Concierge wrote: "Another good holiday read that is short but not "fluffy" ...
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

And there's always Truman Capote's - A Christmas Memory ... or if ..."

The Keegan book is such a great recommendation, but unfortunately I've read it already, but I like your Truman Capote idea! I am on the waiting list for the Capote at the library now.

But while I was there, I found a plan B! Holidays on Ice - - short, funny, and essay format. Perfect.

Oh, but then I saw your review, BC. That bad huh? UGH. I may do it anyway because it's short and humor is so subjective, but hopefully the Capote comes through before December 1, and it's not really needed.

[Theresa]

I love Holidays on Ice ! Not all the essays are equal but both Santas Elves and the Annual Letter are annual rereads.

It's David Sedaris so darkly comic and satiric. He has mellowed in recent years in comparison.

Not sure I ever reviewed in GR.

[NancyJ]

Anita wrote: "Book Concierge wrote: "Another good holiday read that is short but not "fluffy" ...
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

And there's always Truman Capote's - [book:A Christmas ..."

I loved Small Things Like These. If you’re familiar with the Magdalen Laundries stories it’s particularly powerful. When I first learned of them, it was painful to realize that many women in the community were OK with it for years. If you liked The Heart’s invisible Furies, it’s that same era. Many “loose” girls were locked up for years in the work homes.

I love David Sedaris, but I think his later work might be more to your taste.

[Anita]

Theresa wrote: "I love Holidays on Ice ! Not all the essays are equal but both Santas Elves and the Annual Letter are annual rereads.

It's David Sedaris so darkly comic and satiric. He has mellowed in..."

I may go with it since you did like it (and humor is very personal). It looks fun and easy!

[Theresa]

Anita wrote: "Theresa wrote: "I love Holidays on Ice ! Not all the essays are equal but both Santas Elves and the Annual Letter are annual rereads.

It's David Sedaris so darkly comic and satiric. He..."

Super easy and quick. I did review it in 2020 - one of my rereads.

I don't like his later writings all that much.

[DianeMP]

I voted.

[Jen]

Anita wrote: "Please vote for the tag you would most like to read for December at the following link:

https://forms.gle/P2hZNXho5gBzhv5C9

Here are the lists of books for each tag:

bullying: https://www.goodre..."

If Vietnam wins I will opt out. Possibly also for bullying. Don't need more misery in life. Vietnam is much more relevant to US readers than to many of the rest of us. Yes we should be aware of global history but there is enough miserable history in most countries.

[Karin]

Jen wrote: "Anita wrote: "Please vote for the tag you would most like to read for December at the following link:

https://forms.gle/P2hZNXho5gBzhv5C9

Here are the lists of books for each tag:

bullying: http..."

Not all books set in Vietnam are about the war :) But I agree--I don't want to read about bullying or tragedy in December.

[Sue]

Karin wrote: "Not all books set in Vietnam are about the war :) But I agree--I don't want to read about bullying or tragedy in December."

That's a great point Karin - I hadn't even thought beyond "the war".

[Jen]

Sue wrote: "Karin wrote: "Not all books set in Vietnam are about the war :) But I agree--I don't want to read about bullying or tragedy in December."

That's a great point Karin - I hadn't even thought beyond ..."

i probably would have gone with a Vietnamese cook book or a travel guide if i had had to.