Paul Secor > Recent Status Updates

Why all the fuss about the Booker Prize - longlist, shortlist, whatever? I can't understand why people end up reading books chosen by people whom they don't know and, in many cases, know nothing about. There are worlds of good books out there. Read what you decide to read. Don't let others choose your books for you.

Looking at my Goodreads colleagues' Years in Reading, I've been struck (in addition to the wonderful array of titles to be found there) by the vast collection of wonderful cover designs. Kudos to the artists who created them.

For the past couple of days, when I look at a book title and scroll down to Friends and Following, I get a message: "No one you know has read this book", even though that's not the case. Has anyone else had this problem?

Can anyone recommend a good YouTube Book Vlog reviewer? I'd like to find a vlogger who reviews interesting books. If a vlogger is entertaining, that's an added plus, but interesting books are the primary deal for me.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

General query - If you had the opportunity to meet any two living authors, which would you choose (and why)?
My choices would be Penelope Lively and Percival Everett. I have the feeling that both are extremely intelligent and interesting people, and I can't imagine that I'd be bored during any time I spent with them. Whether they might be bored by me is another story.

Edith Pearlman, a wonderful writer, passed away on January 1, 2023. She's no longer with us, but her books live om and I urge you to read them.
Here are two that are well worth your time and attention:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...