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META
Here We Go …
Posted 28 November, 2007 in Book News |
It must be closing in on the end of the year, that time when major news organs gather up their accumulated lists of sales figures critical accolades in order to cull together lists of the most profitable best works of the past twelve months.
Leading the charge is the New York Times, with its annual list of 100 notable books. Roth? Check. Russo? Check. DeLillo? Check. Rowling? Oh, for fuck’s sake: check.
Notable MIAs on this year’s list include critically acclaimed novels by David Markson and Steve Erickson, and Ondaatje’s Divisadero, which just won a little award here in Canada.
Have I just been in a horribly grumpy mood for the last 365 days, or has this year been a notably punk one as far as new fiction goes?