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BOTM for January
Randomizer: The Grass Is SingingThe Grass Is Singing
Popular Vote: The Drowned and the Saved





It's the start of a new year. In January are authors will be from LeGuin to Malouf. Books 600 pages and past 2 years are excluded from current voting.

Voting: voting is open from the 15 to the 23. I will announce the winner of the popular and randomizer on the 24. Everyone gets 1 free vote. You can use an additional 4 points if you have participation points to use. You can vote for 1 or 5 books depending on number of participation points and how you wish to distribute those. Feel free to try to get people to join you in trying to get your book to be the winner.

Send a PM to the bookshelf personality with your votes. You can send them to me also. Just saying what you want here in the topic will not get your vote counted.


Ursula K. Le Guin, US author, born 1929 and died 2018.
1. The Dispossessed, published 1974, 387 pages.

David Leavitt, US author born 1961.
2. The Lost Language of Cranes, 1986, 352 pages

Harper Lee US author, 1926 to 2016
3. To Kill a Mockingbird published 1960, 324 pages

Laurie Lee English author, born 1914 to 1997
4. Cider With Rosie, 1959, 231 pages

Stanisław Lem 1921 to 2006, Polish author
5. Solaris, 1961, 204 pages

Charlotte Lennox born 1730 and died 1804, UK author
6. The Female Quixote 1752, 464 pages.

Siegfried Lenz German author, 1926 to 2014
7. The German Lesson 1968, 476 pages

Elmore Leonard US author, 1925 to 2013
8. City Primeval 1980, 275 pages
9. LaBrava 1932, 432 pages.
10. Get Shorty. 1990, 384 pages.

Mikhail Lermontov Russian, 1814 to 1841
11. A Hero of Our Time, 1840, 185 pages.

Ben Lerner US author, 1979
12. 10:04, 2014, 256 pages.

Nikolai Leskov Russia 1831 to 1895
13. The Enchanted Wanderer, 1873, 256 pages.

Doris Lessing born in Iran, she is a British author, 1919 to 2013.
14. The Grass Is Singing, 1950 208 pages.
Golden Notebook omitted> 600 pages, quarterly read 2020.
15. Re: Colonised Planet 5, Shikasta, 1979, 365 pages
16. The Diaries Of Jane Somers 1983, 510 pages.

Carlo Levi Italian author, born 1902 and died 1975
omitted, 2018 BOTM Christ Stopped at Eboli: The Story of a Year

Primo Levi Born in Italy, Jewish author, 1919 to 1987
17. Survival in Auschwitz or If This is a Man. 1947, 187 pages.
18. If Not Now, When? 1982, 331 pages.
19. The Drowned and the Saved 1986, pages 170.

Andrea Levy UK, 1956 to 2019
20. Small Island 2004, 441 pages

Matthew Lewis 1775 to 1818
21. The Monk 1796, 431 pages.

Saunders Lewis Walsh, England, 1893 to 1985
22. Monica 1930, 108 pages.

Sinclair Lewis US author, 1885 to 1951
23. Main Street 1920, 454 pages
24. Babbitt 1922, 348 pages

Wyndham Lewis Canadian, 1882 to 1957
25. Tarr 1918, 350 pages.
26. The Childermass 1928, 320 pages
omitted The Apes of God 656 pages
27. The Revenge for Love, 1937, 380 pages
28. Self Condemned 1954, 436 pages

Marina Lewycka British novelist
29. A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian 2005, 326 pages

Astrid Lindgren Sweden, 1907 to 2002
30. Pippi Longstocking 1945, 160 pages.

Väinö Linna 1920 to 1992
31. The Unknown Soldier 1954, 338 pages
Fall on Your Knees
Clarice Lispector Ukraine, 1920 to 1977
32. The Passion According to G.H. 1964, 184 pages
33. The Hour of the Star 1977, 96 pages

Omitted, The Kindly Ones, >600 pges, previously Qrtly read

Jack London US author, 1876 to 1916,
34. The Call of the Wild 1903, 172 pages
35. The Iron Heel 1908, 354 pages
65. Martin Eden 1909, 480 pages

H.P. Lovecraft American author of horror, fantasy and science fiction. 1890 to 1937
37. At the Mountains of Madness 1936, 224 pages.

Malcolm Lowry UK, 1909 to 1957
38. Under the Volcano 1947, 397 pages
39. Dark As The Grave Wherein My Friend Is Laid 1968, 272 pages.

John Lyly c. 1553 or 1554 � November 1606, An English writer
40 . Euphues, the Anatomy of Wit 1578, 548 pages

Ann-Marie MacDonald born in Germany 1958, a Canadian author
41. Fall on Your Knees, 1996, 508 pages.

Helen Macdonald UK, born 1970.
42. H is for Hawk 2014, 300 pages

Omit Absolute Beginners, BOTM in 2018

Henry MacKenzie Scotland, 1745 to 1831
43. The Man of Feeling 1771, 160 pages.

Ian MacPherson (1905 - 1944) was a Scottish novelist
44. Wild Harbour 1936, 208 pages

Naguib Mahfouz Egypt, 1911 to 2006
45. Midaq Alley 1947, 286 pages
46, Miramar 1967, 183 pages.

That's our list for the start of 2020.

I've red 30 of these ones. So pretty good chances for selection of something I haven't read. Out of the ones I haven't gotten to yet, the ones I'm most interested in are:

1) The female Quixote (on librivox and will be on my TBR if not selected)
2) Lost Language of Cranes (audible) (might end up on my tbr too)
3)A Hero of our Time (audible and librivox)
4) Small Island (audible)
5)Monica ~100 pgs
6)Under the Volcano (audible)

I've only read 17 of these and find it hard to be inspired by any. Not sure why. On my tbr pile is
Under the Volcano, its been there a long time and would like to get it read.

Under the Volcano is on my Random list and has been all year....I would like to read it but it is evidently so depressing that it never calls to me. Thankfully the Random list starts over in January!
I have only read 8 of these so again, almost anything will be new for me.
I think I might vote for a Wyndham Lewis if anyone else is looking to read one of his.

I have no strong feelings about any of the choices (that I haven't read). I would be interested in: Get Shorty, or Under the Volcano, or The Lost Language of Cranes.

I know I can borrow Get Shorty from the library, Under the Volcano has quite a line up on the Overdrive system, but if I get on the wait list soon I may get it for January. The Lost Language of Cranes is available right now on overdrive!

Anyhow, it looks like some of you might be keen on Under the Volcano - if that continues to be so I will throw my 5 votes that way.

I could also go for under the volcano if that's how people are feeling: but might split my votes with Lost Languages of Cranes because I want to read that one.

I have read 33 and most of the ones previously mentioned. These are the ones available to me:

The Female Quixote
LaBrava
Shikasta
If Not Now, When?
The Drowned and the Saved
Self-Condemned
Tarr
Martin Eden
The Iron Heel
H Is for Hawk
A Man of Feeling
Wild Harbour

I don't know that any of these are particularly catching my attention. With that being said, Under the Volcano sounds like something that will definitely be easier to get through with a group and it is available from my library, so I'm willing to vote for it.

Diane wrote: "I have read 33 and most of the ones previously mentioned. These are the ones available to me:

The Female Quixote
LaBrava
Shikasta
If Not Now, When?
The Drowned and the Saved
Self-Condemned
Tarr
Ma..."

I would love to read more Primo Levi. Those books are on my radar. If you want me to vote for one let me know.

Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "I have read 33 and most of the ones previously mentioned. These are the ones available to me:

The Female Quixote
LaBrava
Shikasta
If Not Now, When?
The Drowned and the Saved
Self-Con..."

I have a copy that has both books, so I would be happy to read either one.

I just bought Under the volcano as a Kindle deal the other day. I'm not sure if I'll remember to vote, but I'd be interested in joining the discussion if it wins.

Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "I have read 33 and most of the ones previously mentioned. These are the ones available to me:

The Female Quixote
LaBrava
Shikasta
If Not Now, When?
The Drowned and the ..."

How about The Drowned and the Saved? That would finish off the trilogy for me.

I've only read ten of these, a little less than my usual 25% or so.
Five of these are in my next 100 to-read list, so rather a lot; they include Levi's The Drowned and the Saved. I've read Levi's "If Not Now, When?" and thought it very good. So I also want to read his Survival in Auschwitz (aka "If This is a Man").

Of Amanda's 6 preferred, I would choose A Hero of Our Time; Lost Language of Cranes and Under the Volcano aren't in my near plans- but I would probably read Lost Language if it was picked.
I'd also like to read The Call of the Wild, most of you have read it probably; I've read a couple of others of London's incl M Eden.
So there's my nominees/seconds:
A Hero of Our Time
The Drowned and the Saved
The Call of the Wild

Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "How about The Drowned and the Saved? That would finish off the trilogy for me."

The Drowned and the Saved sounds great.

Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "Diane wrote: "How about The Drowned and the Saved? That would finish off the trilogy for me."

The Drowned and the Saved sounds great."

Done I voted for it.

Well, I did use my 5 votes for Under the Volcano. However, I now see the copy in the library Overdrive system has an eta of 10 weeks on it! I may not be able to participate if it wins, after all....

Valerie wrote: "Well, I did use my 5 votes for Under the Volcano. However, I now see the copy in the library Overdrive system has an eta of 10 weeks on it! I may not be able to participate if it wins,..."

Ask Kristel if you can change your vote. Voting is still open so I think she will.

Diane wrote: "Valerie wrote: "Well, I did use my 5 votes for Under the Volcano. However, I now see the copy in the library Overdrive system has an eta of 10 weeks on it! I may not be able to partici..."

Thanks! It's ok though, hopefully folks won't want to hang on to it. It is one that I've had on my mind to read sooner rather than later, so I can still follow the discussion + comment later. The biggest problem with the 1001 list is many of the books are just not available in our little library system (which has suffered some cuts to services thereby affecting my borrowing!).

I put some votes on A Hero of Our Time and The Drowned and the Saved.
Tomorrow, the 23rd, is the last day to vote.

FINAL HOURS
George is right, this the final day to cast your votes. 37 votes have been cast.

I have votes from
Tatjana
Daisy
Maja
Suki
Amanda Dawn
Diane Z
Karen
Val
George.
Diane (the other)
Paula
Gail
Amanda C

If your name is not on this list, I don't have your votes yet.

I just put in my vote

oh snap...i thought i did message my votes...lemme check

Hi Kristel, it says in my messages I sent in my vote to you on Monday. If you didn't get it, I voted for 3 votes under the volcano, 2 for lost language of cranes. If you can't find it, lemme know. thanks!

Amanda wrote: "Hi Kristel, it says in my messages I sent in my vote to you on Monday. If you didn't get it, I voted for 3 votes under the volcano, 2 for lost language of cranes. If you can't find it, lemme know. ..."
I got it, you are listed. I think we have 2 amanda's but the other one did not vote. Would be nice if one of you would use some kind of identifier, like and initial or a number of something. I struggle to keep myself straight. Two Diane's, two Amandas and we did have two Jens.

Hey, we do have a tie, try to get some others to vote. Or options. I cast my vote for the one that I indicated early on (haven't voted) or we do another poll. I hope we can get a tie breaker!!!

oop i read that backwards, my bad lol.

And I can add another initial or something to my moniker if that helps, no probs.

Amanda wrote: "And I can add another initial or something to my moniker if that helps, no probs." yes, please, that would be great. What would you like, I will add to the standings list too

Cool: added my middle name so it should be "Amanda Dawn" now

Amanda wrote: "Cool: added my middle name so it should be "Amanda Dawn" now"

Thanks!

I just voted. I do have a C after my name :)

Amanda wrote: "I just voted. I do have a C after my name :)"

Your C does not show up with your comments, but thanks for letting me know.

BOTM for January
Randomizer: The Grass Is Singing
Popular Vote: The Drowned and the Saved

It was a tight vote this month until the very end. Thanks to every one participating

I will be reading The Grass is Singing but will have to find a copy of it. I've read The Drowned and the Saved so will concentrate on the quarterly read. The Red and the Black.

Both amazing books...that I've already read again lol. Anyone want to do a buddy read of under the volcano?

I have read The Grass is Singing so will be reading The Drowned and The Saved.

I would be interested in a buddy read of Under the Volcano! I’m not at my computer so can’t check availability from Overdrive (to get it in time). Will check later - hopefully tonight if I’m not too thrashed after my show.

I am going to try and read both.

Thanks Valerie: I'll put my name down for that then.

Amanda D I will try to read Under The Volcano. Afraid I might be taking on too much but it has been on my TBR too long.

I loved The Grass is Singing. I’ll read The Drowned and the Saved it it’s not my TBR challenge book in December.

I'll be reading The Drowned and the Saved. It'll be my second Primo Levi book (I've read If Not Now, When? which I quite liked).

Amanda wrote: "Thanks Valerie: I'll put my name down for that then."

Well, I've put a hold on it on Overdrive. Unfortunately, I'm #4 on the wait list, and they estimate 8 week wait! Ah well, hopefully the folks ahead of me read faster than the 2 week borrowing period.

I got my Under the Volcano as a kindle deal a long time ago. Wonder what the price is now?

Kindle 2.99

Under the volcano is also on Libby and audible for whoever has those

Kristel wrote: "I got my Under the Volcano as a kindle deal a long time ago. Wonder what the price is now?

Kindle 2.99"

Good call, Kristel! For some reason I hadn't even considered amazon. I was able to get it for .99 Cdn!

Valerie wrote: "Kristel wrote: "I got my Under the Volcano as a kindle deal a long time ago. Wonder what the price is now?

Kindle 2.99"

Good call, Kristel! For some reason I hadn't even considered amazon. I was ..."
Great! I also picked up the audible as a whispersync so I will definitely be doing this one!!!!!!

Amanda wrote: "Both amazing books...that I've already read again lol. Anyone want to do a buddy read of under the volcano?"

I might be willing to join on this buddy read. I know this book is available and I'm not sure about the others.

I will be reading The Drowned and the Saved. I have already read The Grass Is Singing and Under the Volcano.

I think I am getting to that age now (or it could just be me LOL) I think I have read The Grass is Singing but I am not sure so I am going to have to see if I updated any of my bookish accounts with a review if I haven't I am assuming I haven't actually read it and will read it.

Does anyone else have this problem?