Best of 2016

December 1, 2016

It's December, which means it's time for "best of" lists everywhere you look. Hurray!

Here are my top picks of 2016, in a variety of categories:

BEST BIOGRAPHY: a long-awaited profile of the underrated Shirley Jackson

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Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life

By Ruth Franklin

BEST MEMOIR: an exuberant and joyful look at an unusual New York childhood

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The Clancys of Queens

By Tara Clancy

BEST FICTION: behold the zeitgeist

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The Nix

By Nathan Hill

BEST SHORT STORIES: ruefully funny snapshots of 1970's Florida

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The Dream Life of Astronauts: Stories

By Patrick Ryan

BEST COOKBOOK: vintage and modern Appalachian recipes, with fascinating accompanying essays about the region

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Victuals: An Appalachian Journey, with Recipes

By Ronni Lundy

BEST DOCUMENTARY: the unexpectedly optimistic Michael Moore film 

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Where to Invade Next

BEST FEATURE FILM: a poignant tale of growing up, told through the lens of an improv comedy troupe

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Don't Think Twice

 

beth winter

Beth

Beth works in the Collection Development department.  She loves short stories, memoirs, documentary films, and cookbooks.  Her favorite things about working at the library are knowing in advance about all the new releases and the easy access to her library holds.

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