Let's face it, who am I to say what were the best books of 2019? But here goes:
#1 The Library Book. I read as if a page turner, and a few weeks ago I saw Susan Orlean speak, and that was an extra treat. Great, great book. I need to send a copy to Jeff Bezos to remind him how soulless Amazon is in comparison to any library in the USA.
#2 A Gentleman in Moscow. Terrific book reminding us all that beneath the most mild mannered, infinitely polite old school guy is a person longing for freedom who played the long long game to get it. Amazing and so clever.
#3 Convenience Store Woman. A story about Keiko, who reminds us that all work has dignity and that being on the spectrum, as I am sure she is, doesn't take away from one's humanity.
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