Tis The Season — for Lists, Roundups, & All That Jazz
Yep, as I acknowledged on the Supernatural underground on December 1 it’s that time of year again — you know, when we look back on the year-that-(almost)-was, reflect on what we did/did not achieve, and make lists: best book, best movie, top experience… I could go on but I’m sure you all know the drill. 😉
So, on the Supernatural Underground I reflected on five highlights from my writing year. If you’re keen to know what they are, then just head on over by clicking on:
5 Highlights Of My 2016
However, this is very much a books, reading, and genre blog as well as a “writer’s blog” so I aim to get into the seasonal spirit by reprising my “avid reader” guest post series from last year in the run up to Christmas and January 31.
Two of last year’s three guests will be returning with their “Top 5 Reads” of 2016, starting with Paul Weimer on this Thursday, 8 December. If you want to read Paul’s Top 5 post from last year, click on:
An Avid Reader Special: Paul Weimer’s Top 5 Reads Of 2015
Karen McMillan will also be returning with her Top 5 books for this year — and her last year’s post is here:
An Avid Reader Special: Karen McMillan’s Top 5 Reads Of 2015
I’m sure regular readers all remember Rebecca Fisher of Big Worlds On Small Screens fame. Although Rebecca has been taking a sabbatical from Big Worlds On Small Screens, she will return (huzza!) with a guest spot on her Top 5 viewing experiences for the year.
All fun stuff and I will keep you posted with further fun alerts as events arise. 🙂
Meanwhile, be careful out there in the season, not only of lists but of end of year events.
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NB: The brief is that the featured books or shows have to have been read or viewed in 2016, not necessarily created this year.
Looking forward to Paul’s new list, as I had 2 Top 5’s in common with him in 2015.
Roll on, Thursday!
What were your two overlaps last year, June? Was Last Song Before Night one or did you read it on his recommendation?
It was “The House of Shattered Wings” by Aliette de Bodard. I had already purchased that when I was holidaying in North America, so that was before his list came out.
Yes – “Last Song Before Night” by Ilana C Meyer. This book had featured on your blog (so I was already aware of it) and as he listed it as a Top 5, that sealed it. I got it out the library.
I enjoyed both very much.
I still have The House of Shattered Wings to read: it’s on the TBR table but I haven’t worked my way down that far yet. 🙂