Hey kids! Isn't it amazing how quickly the year passes? It seems like just the other week that I was wracking my brain trying to figure out how to come up with a shortlist for the 2007 D-E-S Book of the Year.
Well, this year's exercise hasn't been any easier. I read so many fantastic books in the past twelve months that it really is a difficult task to come up with a top five. Because of you, dear reader, I expanded my horizons and read outside my comfort zone. I flirted with mysterious men, I fell in love with circus performers, and I opened my mind to theories (economic and otherwise) that I thought I'd never understand. Thank you ever so much.
So, without further ado, I am pleased to announce this year's six nominees for the D-E-S Book of the Year:
- Water For Elephants - Sara Gruen
- The Thirteenth Tale - Diane Setterfield
- The Professor and the Madman - Simon Winchester
- Lonely Werewolf Girl - Martin Millar
- The Maltese Falcon - Dashiell Hammett
- A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini
As always, I'll make the official announcement sometime after Christmas day. This isn't like Canada Reads, so please feel free share your favourites via the comments/feedback link. I'm hoping that at least one of you makes a suggestion or two that will influence future posts in this space.
Have a warm, safe and happy holiday season. Wishing each of you peace and joy for 2009.
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