Dissappointed.

I just realized that I never wrote about my May Pulitzer and Newbery selections, so here they are.

I'm sad to report that I lost a lot of respect for the Pulitzer Prize after reading this year's winner: A Visit From the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan.

It wasn't that the novel was poorly written. In fact, it was put together rather cleverly. The chapters can almost be considered short stories - each one is about a different character and takes place in a different time and place, but even so, everything and everyone is interconnected.

However, in my opinion, the characters and plot are far from memorable, not at all likeable, and I found myself not really caring about any of it as I read. I finished reading the book about a month ago, and I'm now having a hard time actually remembering what it is even about. My recommendation on this one is don't waste your time with it.


The Newbery winner I read is the complete opposite. It's Like This, Cat by Emily Neville is one of the most charming books I have read in a long time.

It takes place in New York City in the 1960s and describes how a 14 year old boy's life changes just because he takes in a stray cat. Very cute. I highly recommend this one.

Since I was so disappointed by May's Pulitzer selection, and because I don't care to read any of the Pulitzer winners that I have left to read on the list any time soon, I've decided to take a break from award winning books for the summer and just read for fun.

Any book suggestions are welcome.