A Reader's Advisory, readalike and new book blog. From Long Island with a Brentwood slant.
The shortlist for the Flaherty-Dunnan Best First Novel Prize is here. The Center for Fiction (Formerly the Mercantile Library) in collaboration with American Booksellers Association are awarding the prize to the best work of Literary Fiction. The winner gets 10,000 dollars, while the shortlisted authors receive 1,000 dollars. Come to the library and pick up a copy, or order it online. We’ll call or email you when its ready for you.
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk - Ben Fountain (Link to Catalog)
Alif the Unseen - G. Willow Wilson (Link to Catalog)
Absolution - Patrick Flanery (Link to Catalog, Not in BW)
Seating Arrangements - Maggie Shipstead (Link to Catalog)
The Snow Child - Eowyn Ivey (Link to Catalog)
The Yellow Birds - Kevin Powers (Link to Catalog, Not in BW)
The Dog Stars - Peter Heller (Link to Catalog, Not in BW)
Girlchild - Tupelo Hassman (Link to Catalog, Not in BW)
