Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly linkup of book bloggers hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl! This week, we’re talking about books from our favorite genre. My favorite genre is probably “literary fiction”, which is broad and hard to put boundaries around, so I decided to go with prize-winners, the Pulitzer Prize in particular, and talk about ten of my favorites!
Less: I’ll admit my expectations were low when this was chosen for my book club. A breakup comedy about a middle-aged white dude? Surprise! It’s truly a delight.
Devil in the Grove: It’s one thing to read about Jim Crow in the abstract. It’s another thing entirely to read this searing account of institutionalized racism in Florida.
The Looming Tower: I’ll remember where I was on 9/11 for the rest of my life. This look at how it happened is so so good.
Middlesex: I love Jeffrey Eugenides, and this epic family saga stretching from Greece to Detroit and a masterpiece.
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay: Michael Chabon spins an absolutely incredible story about two cousins and their comic book series. Even if you’re not into comics (I’m not either), don’t skip this!
Beloved: Just mind-blowingly powerful.
The Color Purple: Such a testament to the power of love and joy even in an often-terrible world.
All The King’s Men: This tale of the rise and fall of an idealistic politician turning corrupt is timeless.
So Big: I only thought to pick this one up because it was a Pulitzer-winner, and it turns out it won for a reason. It’s wonderful!
The Age of Innocence: I thought this was going to be fussy and pretentious but it’s lush and fascinating.