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218	The Sellout is a sharp and biting satire in which Mr. Beatty walks a tightrope between outrageous hilarity and profound contemplation on themes that run the gamut. It wouldn't be the first comic novel to win the Pulitzer, but I wonder if the jury and board will go for it. Who knows? It might well win the prize.
671	So if anyone has specific books or collections that were in contention for the Pulitzer that he or she thinks should have won, please share them.
549	the more i've been thinking about it, i really don't think 'All the Light We Cannot See' deserved the 2015 Pulitzer. it was a fine novel and had some beautiful prose, but it really lacked the 'American themes' vibe that the Pulitzer should award; would have given it to Atticus Lish
7	Stay well hydrated—that means you should include about 48- 64 ounces of liquid (non-calorie) each day. You will be drinking small amounts (“sips”) every hour through the day since you will not be able to drink a large amount all at once.
392	@ey814 @BRAKiasaurus Agree about Gates. Bought it as soon as it came out but haven't had a chance to dive into it yet. Wood's endorsement is reason enough for me. I just need to finish up "Refund" and some other collections I'm in the middle of. This received endlessly strong reviews when it came out, and I think it bears watching.
42	He just couldn't risk the health consequences of turning up to find things weren't actually as he needed them. This is why it's such a tragedy that accessibility isn't thought through from the perspective of what people really need.
1062	Looks like this is some bug in Relevanssi. I’ll have to investigate. I’ll try to fix this for the next version of Relevanssi.
485	Has anyone read Stacy Schiff's latest? She is someone I always read, but I haven't gotten to that one yet.
443	At this point, Welcome to Braggsville may be my favorite novel of the year.
112	EEI membership adds value to strategic corporate initiatives by providing access to an international network of industry expertise, creating opportunities for accelerated learning and knowledge sharing, and elevating the visibility of member company efforts. The International Programs serves more than 65 international members with operations in over 90 countries from all regions around the globe. To learn more, download the International Programs brochure and subscribe to the International Programs monthly newsletter.
309	@W_Shadbolt Been meaning to respond for a while, just traveling too much. With regard to the "Pulitzer in recognition of a body of work" situation, it shouldn't happen, but it clearly has. The jury letter for Eudora Welty's Optimist's Daughter specifically said that the book was among the best, but that Ms. Welty should have won the Pulitzer for a prior book, so they might as well give it to her now. I think that it could play a role next year with DeLillo, if Zero K is any good at all.
70	and yeah im a boy,and no, im not g*y, im a nice guy. i dont love his songs or anything , but he's not that bad tbh.
487	@kriscoffield @ChrisEllis77 Agree with you about 10:04, by the way. My list, as I recall was: Preparation for the Next Life, 10:04, and Fourth of July Creek--and honestly, I still think that is a much much much stronger list than the one initially submitted.
474	I'm not sure how I missed that Adam Johnson had a new book out. He is one of my favorites. I wonder if his new book will take the pulitzer this year as well.
976	That can occur in several ways:
912	After sensors have been turned on Intermittent setting, it is not possible to change their setting in the future. Even if a player turns them either on or off, the Intermittent setting returns. Apparently, this is only problematic for multi-player games and does not present itself in solitaire games.
1114	documenting the limitations and risks of GM crops and the many safer, more effective alternatives available today.
816	A research team from Arizona State University has been engaged in a unique research project. Academics have studied leadership for decades. But leadership remains an area of relative mystery because so much of it is associated with cognitive and emotional response. A new multidisciplinary approach is called leadership neuroscience.
579	On a lighter note, I was going to read Groff's book next, but I may go ahead and dive into Clegg's novel and then Yanagihara's. Both have stirred up some controversy--on and off our site--and I better get to them quickly!!
567	Anyway, just thought you might want to know. Pretty enthusiastic praise! :)
412	3. Perhaps the most interesting entry here is A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. This is a posthumously published collection of short stories that was on the NY Times 100 best and made their top 10 list.
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804	Neuro science helps us to look at how the brain operates. The more we know about the brain, the better we can understand how people make decisions and SOMETIMES Why.
36	I'm really glad I got to see the bride and groom on their big day, but I can't help feeling that Maria really let me down. I had such faith in her, she tells us all often enough that everything's great and well...it kind of wasn't great. More a bit crap really. So next time I think I can travel alone, without any support I'll have to remember Maria and her magical misleading missives.
715	Fates and Furies was also really good. I think it could make some waves as well.
316	@BRAKiasaurus Yes, you are correct Mr Shearer is British and therefore not eligible. I would also be interested to know who would replace him.
1029	The search result page stays the same.
395	@Guardiands See some of my thoughts regarding "A Little Life" in the comment section above :)
761	@EdParks @BRAKiasaurus And I would like to note that it is a HUGE pet peeve of mine when people who don't finish a book feel entitled to critique it (and therefore dissuade others from reading it). Drives me nuts. It is a rare thing to be presented with quotes, admittedly out of context, in those same reviews...and that is the only reason I lent them any credence whatsoever. But I'm sure I'll get to it sometime.
303	Posts like these inspire me and are a driving force behind my recent goal in collecting and reading quality literature. Thank you.
736	But I think we tend to agree on most things...and just as a reminder: I am not (yet) an advocate for last year's pulitzer winner. I doubt I will hate it; I also doubt I will read a better book from last year than "Preparation for the Next Life". That would have been my choice, and I'm holding fast to it.
64	people have there facts all wrong,his a boy not a girl,he never used those things which change your voice he just got better at it,he's nice,kind,sweet,awsome,cool,a great singer and caring,and that he is american and canadian,haven't you watched tv that you can be a person of two countries
278	@PulitzerPrizes @pulitzerprize also can i recommend that you don't post the winners on your website until AFTER the live streaming. Last year people were already shouting out the winners before the presenter had made the announcement because the winners had been posted on the site right away. For suspense purposes it would be great if that doesn't happen this year.
140	I have both nostrils done, and my septum. Depending on what course I end up on next month, I'm thinking of my forward helix again.
991	Either way...I sure do miss the cleverness of Philly fans (Who have the best "cheer" in football) now that I don't live there anymore...
769	But it's possible the book--despite whatever benefit it may have found from some strong editing--is lovely in its totality. I just haven't ever given it a go.
608	For sinking to this level, I apologize to my fellow bibliophiles whose opinions I value immensely, and specifically to Tom. I'm just tired of the monopolization of this forum by the constant bemoaning of someone who has now revealed he thinks a novel about the social and emotional lives of gay men is not a judicious choice. Such telling commentary.
948	HERE IS A SELECTION OF OUR RECENT PRESS CUTTINGS…
618	A Hand Reached Down to Guide Me
62	Im a 15 year old boy, he also annoys me due to the fact that his boxers are always showing, do you know this originated from PRISON, guys used to pull there trousers too under their butt to show that they are free and wanting anul s*x
35	The mini bus journey was similar to the flight...with the added smell of old diesel for ambience. We all sat, in somewhat shell shocked silence, fighting the urge to vomit. Eventually we got to the hotel in Westport and then it got really tricky. But, I was in Ireland...so I offered up my prayers to Maria. I knew she'd fix it.
851	If they asked for ponies for Christmas, I just might be tempted to buy them each one.
1007	If you want to emphasize something, don’t be afraid of using big numbers. If you want to make sure that posts with the search terms in titles come up in the search, slap a weight of 100 or 1000 for the titles. Subtlety is overrated.
1066	If the Chinese text is in UTF-8, Relevanssi can read it and index it. However, Relevanssi simply does not work with Chinese or Japanese: these languages do not separate words in a way Relevanssi understands. Thus, even if you could index the contents, they wouldn’t make any sense. So unfortunately you have to forget about using Relevanssi with Chinese or Japanese.
365	@Guardiands Here's some details about the first edition.
534	@grahammyers I agree re: ALL THE LIGHT, but still think that Robinson's LILA is the book that will still be read in 30 years and should have won. I did like Lish's book, though.
1001	If this option is enabled, Relevanssi will index author display names. Searching for an author will find all posts written by the author.
687	His short story collection is also due out in a couple months!
708	In any case, I'm not sure where to obtain a copy offhand, but I am happy to report back about the book. If I happen upon another copy, would you like me to send it your way?
178	@ey814 @ejcrowe42 @mrbenchly Haven't read it yet. It was on my radar last year, and we tried to get an event with the author, but Grove couldn't work it out, and then when Viet was back in the states in the fall, there were no more first printings and we didn't pursue it any further.
822	Listening to music may make the daily commute tolerable, but streaming a story through the headphones can make it disappear. You were home; now you're at your desk: What happened? Storytelling happened, and now scientists have mapped the experience of listening to podcasts, specifically " The Moth Radio Hour," using a scanner to track brain activity.
783	@EdParks @Marybethking @BRAKiasaurus Yep, they're releasing super soon.
692	@BRAKiasaurus A smaller trim size would certainly be the first strategy to "bulk" up a short book.
82	2. If he still hasn't got it, he acts like he's 20 and sings about girls which is annoying and weird for his age type.
29	At my heaviest, I weighed 283 lbs. and I have managed to keep 100 lbs. off for 10 years.
265	The notes and telegrams are quite interesting, in that one may find lists of books and collections that were considered, as well as reasons for why some of them did not find a slot as regards the three finalists. Sometimes one may glean the cheerleading that was done for a particular book or collection (i.e., So Big; Tales from the South Pacific). There was also a year when James Alan McPherson made note of Robert Pirsig's Lila: An Inquiry into Morals. The winner that year, however, was Jane Smiley's A Thousand Acres.
393	Not a good indicator for Pulitzers (he did not like The Goldfinch, for example, felt The Flamethrowers to be masterful--and, let's be honest, The Flamethrowers probably should have been a finalist that year), but he is a wonderful and astute critic who I agree with more often than not:
1154	If it is accepted that niche speciality crops may be useful in helping adaptation to climate change, there are better ways of creating them than genetic engineering. Conventional breeding and marker-assisted selection have produced many advances in breeding speciality crops, though these have garnered only a fraction of the publicity given to often speculative claims of GM miracles.
369	My guess about the finalists at this point is:
612	So far, you primarily hoping the award goes to a short story collection?
441	Agree with you about Welcome to Braggsville. I think it may well be a finalist, if not the winner.
631	In the meantime, I have an ARC of her new collection, and short stories are what she is most famous for.
511	Did you finish it already? So much promise in that novel...definitely a letdown.
234	I know The Sellout is the leading contender, but I have not read it yet as I mostly just buy first printings and this is proving hard to get, however I have read Tuff by Beatty, and that was not for me.
1119	To detect important but more subtle effects on health, or effects that take time to appear (chronic effects), long-term controlled studies on larger populations are required.
587	"It's important to be discerning before charging another human being as being homophobic, racist, bigoted, etc. And that's exactly what some on this board have done as regards Ed. "
391	@ey814 @BRAKiasaurus Agree, although I am curious if the fact of the election (apparently publishers often withhold some books until after the election, since that dominates coverage and, for that matter, accounts for many of readers' purchases) will make 2017 a big year of wonderful fiction. We saw this play out in 2013. But I agree. This may mean that the books that get the most attention are by authors which already have a readership, a following. Premature to say such things, but the aforementioned authors are ripe for pulitzers.
924	An electrical fire started in the Brooks House on April 17, 2011, damaging the historic Main Street building.
956	By special request of my husband I am including this. It was his favorite as a child, and when we looked it up a few years ago found that the only copies that existed were considered “vintage” and ran about $200. It’s been republished so someone might be getting it in his stocking this year! Sounds like another excuse to go bake some cookies… with sprinkles, of course.
515	Despite its supposed shortcomings, something tells me "City of Fire" may end up being a finalist or something. There's a lot of good reviews behind it, and I hear the writing, though excessive, is very exceptional, and does a great job in evoking the time period. Maybe they'll overlook its flaws and consider its ambition. It kind of reminds me of "Underworld".
995	When would you like to visit The Lodge at Lakeline Village?
516	What does everyone think about The Sympathizer?
907	Moving to K-W can be confusing for anybody: how can you explain King Street, that runs north, south, east and west ?! Or streets like King and Weber, that are sometimes parallel, and yet cross each other in two places ? For someone new to the country, adjusting to life here can be even much more confusing.
18	Calcium Citrate, 1500 mg in 3 divided doses with Vitamin D 3 (2000 IU per day)
888	Extra winter clothes,jumper cables and a first aid kit are all items you should always store in your vehicle. If you want to hear more tips from Denver’s Subaru repair experts on what to carry in your car during the winter, stay tuned for our next blog!
923	"When you see Sheetrock it means you're in the home stretch," he said. "We're in good shape. We are where we need to be and I am optimistic that it is all going to be done on time."
299	I've had some luck with finding a few 1st editions at Half Price Books. I picked up a copy of Advise & Consent for $15. I would highly recommend this place for new collectors. They have a rare books section too.
863	Wednesday morning, we were up early to attend the convocation ceremony at a theater in downtown Honolulu. It was a grand event, and, one that we wouldn't have wanted to miss. Then, we made the decision to skip the day's orientation sessions, because we had already done everything on the agenda when we visited in June.
877	The boys did get a bonus roommate the first night...but we don't think he's cut out for the college life.
552	This seems to sum up how I felt about this book: a novel of great promise that it can't quite live up to.
724	I've been meaning to read The Tunnel--I believe that's often considered his best work?
504	@BRAKiasaurus I finished FATES AND FURIES a week and a half ago... my initial opinion was that it was well written, but I didn't think it had the heft, if you will, for the Pulitzer. In reflection, I'm beginning to change my mind and could see it as a strong contender. I haven't read LITTLE LIFE or FAMILY yet, so will see how I feel after I finish those.
1061	Explain what you’re trying to do, what should be found in searches and what not, and what is the exact nature of your problem. I don’t quite understand what is your problem now.
957	I know, it’s not a Christmas book. However, the toy collection of the main character rivals that of a major department store– and in a season of abundance you’ll soon see it ties in perfectly with the theme of “less is more“. Read it before doing a toy room clean-out and donating unused toys– a perfect chore before Santa comes for a visit!
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773	@EdParks @BRAKiasaurus I don't quite recall what piqued my interest in Hale's novel. I will say that I find Iowa Writers' graduates to have a good track record--though perhaps I have lucked out.
245	@W_Shadbolt @ey814 @myram319 Totally agree with W_Shadbolt. The Tsar read more like a novel. I realize that it doesn't focus on American Life, but there is a tiny bit in the end that I'm hoping will push it forward for consideration. It was my favorite followed by A Little Life.
894	Saturday 5/4 is Free Comic Book Day. I am very happy to be a guest of Odin's Comics for the day. I will have some prints/artwork with me and will be sitting with some amazing local artists. We'll be there from 11am to 6pm.
638	It is one of those signed books that has traveled with me through my moves around the country as I followed my career (only to wind up on the west coast in a very literary area), but I only read the first couple chapters. Impressively written, those. But I need to revisit it and read it in its entirety.
51	Not so, though, if I don't have my chair. Clearly discriminatory.
834	11. Spend some time with The Girls. I am so sad that this particular item didn't get done. But! We have made plans to get together the third weekend in September, and, as I said at the beginning of this post, September starts tomorrow! So, the countdown to Girl Time will commence shortly.
699	I'll definitely have to pick up a copy. Hopefully I can find a signed first.
1166	There seems little reason to gamble with the livelihoods of poor farmers by persuading them to grow experimental GM crops when tried-and-tested, inexpensive methods of increasing food production are readily available. Several recent studies have shown that low-input methods such as organic can dramatically improve yields in African countries, along with other benefits. Such methods have the advantage of being knowledge-based rather than costly input-based. As a result they are more accessible to poor farmers than the more expensive technologies (which often have not helped in the past).
1191	in sub-Saharan Africa: An assessment of current evidence. Aaron
148	We haven’t been given more opportunities; we’ve just made more of the opportunities presented to us.
1051	It’s an option you need to enable in Relevanssi settings in the first place.
180	Thanks to everyone who runs this site! It's always a pleasure! Two debuts in the running this year and some surprises! Always exciting!
154	All of us who come after Harry must take what he created and push it forward, push it beyond, what he ever hoped it could be.
507	Man, oh, man, do I ever agree with you about short novels about big things! But I did love "Middlesex" and "Underworld" as well. "Tinkers", "Train Dreams", and others like it seem to have been replaced by the big novel. Just as Jhumpa Lahriri's win in 2000 saw a resurgence in the short story, I think two years ago, when all three finalists were HUGE novels, may have sparked a rebirth of the large novel. "The Luminaries", "We Are Not Ourselves", "The Dying Grass" (admittedly Vollmann has always written huge novels), "A Little Life", "The Goldfinch", "The Son", "The Woman Who Lost Her Soul", "A Brief History of Seven Killings", "City on Fire" are all fat tomes and each has received its share of accolades, hefty advances, prizes, etc.
71	he's an insult to real music. autotune does not mean you can sing well.

218

The Sellout is a sharp and biting satire in which Mr. Beatty walks a tightrope between outrageous hilarity and profound contemplation on themes that run the gamut. It wouldn't be the first comic novel to win the Pulitzer, but I wonder if the jury and board will go for it. Who knows? It might well win the prize.

671

So if anyone has specific books or collections that were in contention for the Pulitzer that he or she thinks should have won, please share them.

549

the more i've been thinking about it, i really don't think 'All the Light We Cannot See' deserved the 2015 Pulitzer. it was a fine novel and had some beautiful prose, but it really lacked the 'American themes' vibe that the Pulitzer should award; would have given it to Atticus Lish

7

Stay well hydrated—that means you should include about 48- 64 ounces of liquid (non-calorie) each day. You will be drinking small amounts (“sips”) every hour through the day since you will not be able to drink a large amount all at once.

392

@ey814 @BRAKiasaurus Agree about Gates. Bought it as soon as it came out but haven't had a chance to dive into it yet. Wood's endorsement is reason enough for me. I just need to finish up "Refund" and some other collections I'm in the middle of. This received endlessly strong reviews when it came out, and I think it bears watching.

42

He just couldn't risk the health consequences of turning up to find things weren't actually as he needed them. This is why it's such a tragedy that accessibility isn't thought through from the perspective of what people really need.

1062

Looks like this is some bug in Relevanssi. I’ll have to investigate. I’ll try to fix this for the next version of Relevanssi.

485

Has anyone read Stacy Schiff's latest? She is someone I always read, but I haven't gotten to that one yet.

443

At this point, Welcome to Braggsville may be my favorite novel of the year.

112

EEI membership adds value to strategic corporate initiatives by providing access to an international network of industry expertise, creating opportunities for accelerated learning and knowledge sharing, and elevating the visibility of member company efforts. The International Programs serves more than 65 international members with operations in over 90 countries from all regions around the globe. To learn more, download the International Programs brochure and subscribe to the International Programs monthly newsletter.

309

@W_Shadbolt Been meaning to respond for a while, just traveling too much. With regard to the "Pulitzer in recognition of a body of work" situation, it shouldn't happen, but it clearly has. The jury letter for Eudora Welty's Optimist's Daughter specifically said that the book was among the best, but that Ms. Welty should have won the Pulitzer for a prior book, so they might as well give it to her now. I think that it could play a role next year with DeLillo, if Zero K is any good at all.

70

and yeah im a boy,and no, im not g*y, im a nice guy. i dont love his songs or anything , but he's not that bad tbh.

487

@kriscoffield @ChrisEllis77 Agree with you about 10:04, by the way. My list, as I recall was: Preparation for the Next Life, 10:04, and Fourth of July Creek--and honestly, I still think that is a much much much stronger list than the one initially submitted.

474

I'm not sure how I missed that Adam Johnson had a new book out. He is one of my favorites. I wonder if his new book will take the pulitzer this year as well.

976

That can occur in several ways:

912

After sensors have been turned on Intermittent setting, it is not possible to change their setting in the future. Even if a player turns them either on or off, the Intermittent setting returns. Apparently, this is only problematic for multi-player games and does not present itself in solitaire games.

1114

documenting the limitations and risks of GM crops and the many safer, more effective alternatives available today.

816

A research team from Arizona State University has been engaged in a unique research project. Academics have studied leadership for decades. But leadership remains an area of relative mystery because so much of it is associated with cognitive and emotional response. A new multidisciplinary approach is called leadership neuroscience.

579

On a lighter note, I was going to read Groff's book next, but I may go ahead and dive into Clegg's novel and then Yanagihara's. Both have stirred up some controversy--on and off our site--and I better get to them quickly!!

567

Anyway, just thought you might want to know. Pretty enthusiastic praise! :)

412

3. Perhaps the most interesting entry here is A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. This is a posthumously published collection of short stories that was on the NY Times 100 best and made their top 10 list.

944

804

Neuro science helps us to look at how the brain operates. The more we know about the brain, the better we can understand how people make decisions and SOMETIMES Why.

36

I'm really glad I got to see the bride and groom on their big day, but I can't help feeling that Maria really let me down. I had such faith in her, she tells us all often enough that everything's great and well...it kind of wasn't great. More a bit crap really. So next time I think I can travel alone, without any support I'll have to remember Maria and her magical misleading missives.

715

Fates and Furies was also really good. I think it could make some waves as well.

316

@BRAKiasaurus Yes, you are correct Mr Shearer is British and therefore not eligible. I would also be interested to know who would replace him.

1029

The search result page stays the same.

395

@Guardiands See some of my thoughts regarding "A Little Life" in the comment section above :)

761

@EdParks @BRAKiasaurus And I would like to note that it is a HUGE pet peeve of mine when people who don't finish a book feel entitled to critique it (and therefore dissuade others from reading it). Drives me nuts. It is a rare thing to be presented with quotes, admittedly out of context, in those same reviews...and that is the only reason I lent them any credence whatsoever. But I'm sure I'll get to it sometime.

303

Posts like these inspire me and are a driving force behind my recent goal in collecting and reading quality literature. Thank you.

736

But I think we tend to agree on most things...and just as a reminder: I am not (yet) an advocate for last year's pulitzer winner. I doubt I will hate it; I also doubt I will read a better book from last year than "Preparation for the Next Life". That would have been my choice, and I'm holding fast to it.

64

people have there facts all wrong,his a boy not a girl,he never used those things which change your voice he just got better at it,he's nice,kind,sweet,awsome,cool,a great singer and caring,and that he is american and canadian,haven't you watched tv that you can be a person of two countries

278

@PulitzerPrizes @pulitzerprize also can i recommend that you don't post the winners on your website until AFTER the live streaming. Last year people were already shouting out the winners before the presenter had made the announcement because the winners had been posted on the site right away. For suspense purposes it would be great if that doesn't happen this year.

140

I have both nostrils done, and my septum. Depending on what course I end up on next month, I'm thinking of my forward helix again.

991

Either way...I sure do miss the cleverness of Philly fans (Who have the best "cheer" in football) now that I don't live there anymore...

769

But it's possible the book--despite whatever benefit it may have found from some strong editing--is lovely in its totality. I just haven't ever given it a go.

608

For sinking to this level, I apologize to my fellow bibliophiles whose opinions I value immensely, and specifically to Tom. I'm just tired of the monopolization of this forum by the constant bemoaning of someone who has now revealed he thinks a novel about the social and emotional lives of gay men is not a judicious choice. Such telling commentary.

948

HERE IS A SELECTION OF OUR RECENT PRESS CUTTINGS…

618

A Hand Reached Down to Guide Me

62

Im a 15 year old boy, he also annoys me due to the fact that his boxers are always showing, do you know this originated from PRISON, guys used to pull there trousers too under their butt to show that they are free and wanting anul s*x

35

The mini bus journey was similar to the flight...with the added smell of old diesel for ambience. We all sat, in somewhat shell shocked silence, fighting the urge to vomit. Eventually we got to the hotel in Westport and then it got really tricky. But, I was in Ireland...so I offered up my prayers to Maria. I knew she'd fix it.

851

If they asked for ponies for Christmas, I just might be tempted to buy them each one.

1007

If you want to emphasize something, don’t be afraid of using big numbers. If you want to make sure that posts with the search terms in titles come up in the search, slap a weight of 100 or 1000 for the titles. Subtlety is overrated.

1066

If the Chinese text is in UTF-8, Relevanssi can read it and index it. However, Relevanssi simply does not work with Chinese or Japanese: these languages do not separate words in a way Relevanssi understands. Thus, even if you could index the contents, they wouldn’t make any sense. So unfortunately you have to forget about using Relevanssi with Chinese or Japanese.

365

@Guardiands Here's some details about the first edition.

534

@grahammyers I agree re: ALL THE LIGHT, but still think that Robinson's LILA is the book that will still be read in 30 years and should have won. I did like Lish's book, though.

1001

If this option is enabled, Relevanssi will index author display names. Searching for an author will find all posts written by the author.

687

His short story collection is also due out in a couple months!

708

In any case, I'm not sure where to obtain a copy offhand, but I am happy to report back about the book. If I happen upon another copy, would you like me to send it your way?

178

@ey814 @ejcrowe42 @mrbenchly Haven't read it yet. It was on my radar last year, and we tried to get an event with the author, but Grove couldn't work it out, and then when Viet was back in the states in the fall, there were no more first printings and we didn't pursue it any further.

822

Listening to music may make the daily commute tolerable, but streaming a story through the headphones can make it disappear. You were home; now you're at your desk: What happened? Storytelling happened, and now scientists have mapped the experience of listening to podcasts, specifically " The Moth Radio Hour," using a scanner to track brain activity.

783

@EdParks @Marybethking @BRAKiasaurus Yep, they're releasing super soon.

692

@BRAKiasaurus A smaller trim size would certainly be the first strategy to "bulk" up a short book.

82

2. If he still hasn't got it, he acts like he's 20 and sings about girls which is annoying and weird for his age type.

29

At my heaviest, I weighed 283 lbs. and I have managed to keep 100 lbs. off for 10 years.

265

The notes and telegrams are quite interesting, in that one may find lists of books and collections that were considered, as well as reasons for why some of them did not find a slot as regards the three finalists. Sometimes one may glean the cheerleading that was done for a particular book or collection (i.e., So Big; Tales from the South Pacific). There was also a year when James Alan McPherson made note of Robert Pirsig's Lila: An Inquiry into Morals. The winner that year, however, was Jane Smiley's A Thousand Acres.

393

Not a good indicator for Pulitzers (he did not like The Goldfinch, for example, felt The Flamethrowers to be masterful--and, let's be honest, The Flamethrowers probably should have been a finalist that year), but he is a wonderful and astute critic who I agree with more often than not:

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If it is accepted that niche speciality crops may be useful in helping adaptation to climate change, there are better ways of creating them than genetic engineering. Conventional breeding and marker-assisted selection have produced many advances in breeding speciality crops, though these have garnered only a fraction of the publicity given to often speculative claims of GM miracles.

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My guess about the finalists at this point is:

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So far, you primarily hoping the award goes to a short story collection?

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Agree with you about Welcome to Braggsville. I think it may well be a finalist, if not the winner.

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In the meantime, I have an ARC of her new collection, and short stories are what she is most famous for.

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Did you finish it already? So much promise in that novel...definitely a letdown.

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I know The Sellout is the leading contender, but I have not read it yet as I mostly just buy first printings and this is proving hard to get, however I have read Tuff by Beatty, and that was not for me.

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To detect important but more subtle effects on health, or effects that take time to appear (chronic effects), long-term controlled studies on larger populations are required.

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"It's important to be discerning before charging another human being as being homophobic, racist, bigoted, etc. And that's exactly what some on this board have done as regards Ed. "

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@ey814 @BRAKiasaurus Agree, although I am curious if the fact of the election (apparently publishers often withhold some books until after the election, since that dominates coverage and, for that matter, accounts for many of readers' purchases) will make 2017 a big year of wonderful fiction. We saw this play out in 2013. But I agree. This may mean that the books that get the most attention are by authors which already have a readership, a following. Premature to say such things, but the aforementioned authors are ripe for pulitzers.

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An electrical fire started in the Brooks House on April 17, 2011, damaging the historic Main Street building.

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By special request of my husband I am including this. It was his favorite as a child, and when we looked it up a few years ago found that the only copies that existed were considered “vintage” and ran about $200. It’s been republished so *someone* might be getting it in his stocking this year! Sounds like another excuse to go bake some cookies… with sprinkles, of course.

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Despite its supposed shortcomings, something tells me "City of Fire" may end up being a finalist or something. There's a lot of good reviews behind it, and I hear the writing, though excessive, is very exceptional, and does a great job in evoking the time period. Maybe they'll overlook its flaws and consider its ambition. It kind of reminds me of "Underworld".

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When would you like to visit The Lodge at Lakeline Village?

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What does everyone think about The Sympathizer?

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Moving to K-W can be confusing for anybody: how can you explain King Street, that runs north, south, east and west ?! Or streets like King and Weber, that are sometimes parallel, and yet cross each other in two places ? For someone new to the country, adjusting to life here can be even much more confusing.

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Calcium Citrate, 1500 mg in 3 divided doses with Vitamin D 3 (2000 IU per day)

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Extra winter clothes,jumper cables and a first aid kit are all items you should always store in your vehicle. If you want to hear more tips from Denver’s Subaru repair experts on what to carry in your car during the winter, stay tuned for our next blog!

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"When you see Sheetrock it means you're in the home stretch," he said. "We're in good shape. We are where we need to be and I am optimistic that it is all going to be done on time."

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I've had some luck with finding a few 1st editions at Half Price Books. I picked up a copy of Advise & Consent for $15. I would highly recommend this place for new collectors. They have a rare books section too.

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Wednesday morning, we were up early to attend the convocation ceremony at a theater in downtown Honolulu. It was a grand event, and, one that we wouldn't have wanted to miss. Then, we made the decision to skip the day's orientation sessions, because we had already done everything on the agenda when we visited in June.

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The boys did get a bonus roommate the first night...but we don't think he's cut out for the college life.

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This seems to sum up how I felt about this book: a novel of great promise that it can't quite live up to.

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I've been meaning to read The Tunnel--I believe that's often considered his best work?

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@BRAKiasaurus I finished FATES AND FURIES a week and a half ago... my initial opinion was that it was well written, but I didn't think it had the heft, if you will, for the Pulitzer. In reflection, I'm beginning to change my mind and could see it as a strong contender. I haven't read LITTLE LIFE or FAMILY yet, so will see how I feel after I finish those.

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Explain what you’re trying to do, what should be found in searches and what not, and what is the exact nature of your problem. I don’t quite understand what is your problem now.

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I know, it’s not a Christmas book. However, the toy collection of the main character rivals that of a major department store– and in a season of abundance you’ll soon see it ties in perfectly with the theme of “less is more“. Read it before doing a toy room clean-out and donating unused toys– a perfect chore before Santa comes for a visit!

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@EdParks @BRAKiasaurus I don't quite recall what piqued my interest in Hale's novel. I will say that I find Iowa Writers' graduates to have a good track record--though perhaps I have lucked out.

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@W_Shadbolt @ey814 @myram319 Totally agree with W_Shadbolt. The Tsar read more like a novel. I realize that it doesn't focus on American Life, but there is a tiny bit in the end that I'm hoping will push it forward for consideration. It was my favorite followed by A Little Life.

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Saturday 5/4 is Free Comic Book Day. I am very happy to be a guest of Odin's Comics for the day. I will have some prints/artwork with me and will be sitting with some amazing local artists. We'll be there from 11am to 6pm.

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It is one of those signed books that has traveled with me through my moves around the country as I followed my career (only to wind up on the west coast in a very literary area), but I only read the first couple chapters. Impressively written, those. But I need to revisit it and read it in its entirety.

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Not so, though, if I don't have my chair. Clearly discriminatory.

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11. Spend some time with The Girls. I am so sad that this particular item didn't get done. But! We have made plans to get together the third weekend in September, and, as I said at the beginning of this post, September starts tomorrow! So, the countdown to Girl Time will commence shortly.

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I'll definitely have to pick up a copy. Hopefully I can find a signed first.

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There seems little reason to gamble with the livelihoods of poor farmers by persuading them to grow experimental GM crops when tried-and-tested, inexpensive methods of increasing food production are readily available. Several recent studies have shown that low-input methods such as organic can dramatically improve yields in African countries, along with other benefits. Such methods have the advantage of being knowledge-based rather than costly input-based. As a result they are more accessible to poor farmers than the more expensive technologies (which often have not helped in the past).

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in sub-Saharan Africa: An assessment of current evidence. Aaron

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We haven’t been given more opportunities; we’ve just made more of the opportunities presented to us.

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It’s an option you need to enable in Relevanssi settings in the first place.

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Thanks to everyone who runs this site! It's always a pleasure! Two debuts in the running this year and some surprises! Always exciting!

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All of us who come after Harry must take what he created and push it forward, push it beyond, what he ever hoped it could be.

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Man, oh, man, do I ever agree with you about short novels about big things! But I did love "Middlesex" and "Underworld" as well. "Tinkers", "Train Dreams", and others like it seem to have been replaced by the big novel. Just as Jhumpa Lahriri's win in 2000 saw a resurgence in the short story, I think two years ago, when all three finalists were HUGE novels, may have sparked a rebirth of the large novel. "The Luminaries", "We Are Not Ourselves", "The Dying Grass" (admittedly Vollmann has always written huge novels), "A Little Life", "The Goldfinch", "The Son", "The Woman Who Lost Her Soul", "A Brief History of Seven Killings", "City on Fire" are all fat tomes and each has received its share of accolades, hefty advances, prizes, etc.

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he's an insult to real music. autotune does not mean you can sing well.