But the ending is unbearable, devastating. Maybe readers should be forewarned, not with any details, of course. But, yes, the writing is absolutely brilliant.

I loved it so much too!!

Totally agree with everything you said about The Bee Sting!! Fantastic read and yes, should have won the book. 👏

Loved this book!!

Couldn’t agree with you more. The Bee Sting definitely was among my favorite reads this year - and yes, it should have won the Booker.

Such a gripping novel! So glad you prioritised it and loved it to. Definitely should have been on the 100 list.

The Bee Sting definitely should have won the Booker! And Skippy Dies is amazing!

I’ve read it…

The Bee Sting is fantastic.

Going to pick up BEE STING, you convinced me.

The Bee Sting, was a tour de force, simply amazing. The way he took the voice of each of the main characters , whether man or woman, and the ending, whoa!! It's one of my favorite books.

I bought the Verts for my library and I adore it. I’m 74

thank you RAE ANN !!! a delight.

So many great new releases! The picturebooks are as always very beautiful. Best regards and also have a great booktour!

Congrats on book launch day!

Down There on a Visit is one of his better longer novels.

for your new to you theme, I just finished the dutch house. thank you I loved it!

I agree! One of the best books -- I do love reading about surfing not to actually go surfing. Read it when it first came out. This book should have been on the list.....but a Pulitzer makes up for it! Loved it!

One of my favorite bios! I’m now reading it for the second time. Thanks for making people aware of this lovely, touching book.

Elise looks extra chic and fabulous!

I love Elise's shirt!!!

This is my all time favorite book! It's a gem.

I am so glad you have joined the club! She has been one of my favorites for 30 years.

Y of W on my all-time Top Ten!

I have Wilkomen stuck in my head now 😀

Thanks for having Michael Bennett as a special guest. I haven't heard of him before. I'm intrigued by a Maori crime series. Definitely going to check it out.

🤩Always love the great recommendations, Anne!

Ann new subscriber. My name is Karel I'm female and my mother was a terrific poet. She won some awards. I've written some myself. Nemo has a twin. My Charlie Harvey is a 12 year old Bichon 23 lbs. He looks like the clone of Nemo. I also have a Chihaua female who terrorizes him. I will check out Marie.

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Forty bucks is a heavy lift.

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll look up Marie Howe. I’ve also committed to reading more poetry this year and poetry collections from cover to cover. If the collection is put together well by the poet there is often a rhythm across the book. I’m Australian and while I love British and American poetry (and other languages in translation) I’ve decided this year to discover the poetry of Australia … which I neglected through what we call ‘cultural cringe.’ I’m finding it so enriching to have my own language enlivened in poetry. Thanks again for the great video.

Lush Life is a phenomenal book. Masterful point of view writing, brilliant plotting, wonderful dialogue. Thanks Ann. I'm a new subscriber as of now.

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I enjoy the Friday videos introducing books, and I wish there was time for reading out loud a few sentences that give flavor to the author's style so readers like me can get a taste. Thanks for all the good recommendations!

Agree 100% about Lush Life, a must read!

I want that list! I love Richard Price too.

Price is a favorite. I didn't know he has a new book coming soon. Exciting news!

Lush Life is fantastic! Love Richard Price.

Yes, a brilliant book. I cry every time in finish it. Mrs Bridge, c'est moi.

I have both kids' ukulele songbooks, and we love them! Is there still a way to download the promised mp4s of the songs? The included link is broken.

Hello. I just picked up my first Henry James novel. I liked the look and font of the vintage paperback of The Ambassadors so I bought it. It sounds like I picked up one the ‘impossible’ novels. But I read Joyce Ulysses, so how impossible can this one be? Just started yesterday, read the preface written by Henry James and was hoping you could summarize what he’s saying. Seems a bit difficult to comprehend and thought there must be a problem with the translation. …wait a minute, this was written in English.

Footnotes (paw notes) by Nemo. Epic! Keep on brother. I adore your insights.

Chucks, Lindsay!!!

Just picked up Peggy from my library this morning, can't wait to read it. The Bookshop was great, recommend it too!

Ann💕, Elyse💕, and Nemo 💕: The reading club we didn’t know we needed !! Thank you for another round of terrific recommendations 🙌

And just when I thought, it couldn't get any funnier, smarter and cuter...you guys have topped it, again. Thank you so much and best wishes!

Elyse is funny! Love her sense of humor!

Perfect. Song of Solomon was my gateway drug too. You are right. It is the perfect place to start!

The best book is on the table that you did not mention...Husbands!!! It is so good

I am reading now this book