Recently I’ve been thinking about Lonesome Dove so this might be the extra push I need. I must admit I dnf’d Overstory and The Underground Railroad but didn’t give them much of a chance. I owned The Golden Finch for years but never picked it up, it sounds like I should have!
I love this idea! I might add it to my reading plans for next year. This year I'm challenging myself by looking at my tbr, finding books I haven't read because I find them intimidating (either their very chunky; very famous; or I just have very high expectations), and then reading them!
The Nickel Boys is an all-time favorite of mine. I have not stopped thinking about it and it’s been 5 years since I read it. The Underground Railroad is very good too, I’m a big Whitehead fan. Liked the Goldfinch and finally! planning to read Demon Copperhead this year
Love hearing your thoughts on the Whitehead books! When I hear a book is someone's all time favorite it makes me even more excited to read it. I hope Demon ends up being one you love 🤞🏻
What a great project! Just looking at this century I was shocked to see I’ve read 7 winners and 3 finalists. Renee, Gilead is one of my favorite books of all time. I hope you enjoy it! It’s not a fast read and there’s little plot; it’s just a gorgeous reflection on grace. And everyone should read Lonesome Dove! I can’t wait to hear about all of your reading experience.
I've somehow read 9 winners & 2 finalists! Guess I need to pay attention more to the Pulitzer... And Gilead seems to be where our book twinning diverges 😂 Also I apparently need to read Lonesome Dove! It's been popping up everywhere recently.
I noticed that too about Gilead! The exception that proves the rule? 😉 Lonesome Dove is just wonderful but it is a doorstop! But I think you would love it.
I was surprised to find that I have read 21 of the fiction winners. Some that I would highly recommend besides the ones you listed are March by Geraldine Brooks, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, and Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner. There were five titles that I haven't read that jumped out to me that I want to read (I think I own four of the five) and at the top of that list is Lonesome Dove.
Wow 21! That's awesome Kristin. Making note of your other three recs, I thought about March and I may try to squeeze that in too. So many of us want to read Lonesome Dove!
I love this reading project, Renee! I've loved many of these books, but there are also lots of Pulitzer books (including some of your chosen 11) that I haven't read. I might have to make a list of my own!!
My son and I were going to try to read all the Pulitzer Prize winners but, unfortunately, we started with A Confederacy of Dunces, which we both hated, so we changed our minds. Looking at the list, I'm surprised by how many of them I have read.
I’m definitely making a list. I already had out Empire Falls. I think I stated another time that I would be more apt to read the Pulitzer Prize winners. Looking forward to it!
I’m reading FOREIGN AFFAIRS right now and getting a kick out of it so far! I’m feeling a similar inclination to sink into really good backlist these days. 🤓🫶 I also love that you picked a handful of winners that appeal to you rather than a read-them-all kind of project.
Thank you for this list. It seems I’m more of a Pulitzer reader than Booker. I’ve read many of the books on the Pulitzer list and I’ve decided to pick some as a reading goal this year. I’ll let you know if mine match up with some of yours.
I don't often pay attention to prize winners because I think i won't like them, but in your list were several I've enjoyed thoroughly. Last month I happened to read 1928's winner along with The Close Reads Podcast (The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder). The discussion made the experience even better. I hope your project goes well!
What a great project! I am so excited to see LONESOME DOVE on your list. And I loved OLIVE KITTERIDGE, but some people don't like Strout's "Olive" books, and I loved them all! And THE ROAD is an all-time favorite. Thanks Renee...can't wait to hear your thoughts.
Recently I’ve been thinking about Lonesome Dove so this might be the extra push I need. I must admit I dnf’d Overstory and The Underground Railroad but didn’t give them much of a chance. I owned The Golden Finch for years but never picked it up, it sounds like I should have!
I love a good reading goal like this!
Ohhh I dnf’d Underground as well.
I love this idea! I might add it to my reading plans for next year. This year I'm challenging myself by looking at my tbr, finding books I haven't read because I find them intimidating (either their very chunky; very famous; or I just have very high expectations), and then reading them!
Good luck with your challenge, it's fun to find out what we think of certain books on our tbr's
I read Orphan Master’s Son, Middlesex and Nickel Boys in the last 10+ years and enjoyed them all. Middlesex left the biggest impression.
The Nickel Boys is an all-time favorite of mine. I have not stopped thinking about it and it’s been 5 years since I read it. The Underground Railroad is very good too, I’m a big Whitehead fan. Liked the Goldfinch and finally! planning to read Demon Copperhead this year
Love hearing your thoughts on the Whitehead books! When I hear a book is someone's all time favorite it makes me even more excited to read it. I hope Demon ends up being one you love 🤞🏻
What a great project! Just looking at this century I was shocked to see I’ve read 7 winners and 3 finalists. Renee, Gilead is one of my favorite books of all time. I hope you enjoy it! It’s not a fast read and there’s little plot; it’s just a gorgeous reflection on grace. And everyone should read Lonesome Dove! I can’t wait to hear about all of your reading experience.
I'm looking forward to Gilead, I do love a reflective story!
I've somehow read 9 winners & 2 finalists! Guess I need to pay attention more to the Pulitzer... And Gilead seems to be where our book twinning diverges 😂 Also I apparently need to read Lonesome Dove! It's been popping up everywhere recently.
I noticed that too about Gilead! The exception that proves the rule? 😉 Lonesome Dove is just wonderful but it is a doorstop! But I think you would love it.
Doorstops aren't intimidating me as much these days! After I finish War & Peace who knows when, maybe Lonesome Dove will be my next chonker 😆
I am so impressed you read that! I am definitely intimidated.
Well, don't be impressed yet. Only 35% through W&P 😅🙃
I was surprised to find that I have read 21 of the fiction winners. Some that I would highly recommend besides the ones you listed are March by Geraldine Brooks, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, and Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner. There were five titles that I haven't read that jumped out to me that I want to read (I think I own four of the five) and at the top of that list is Lonesome Dove.
Wow 21! That's awesome Kristin. Making note of your other three recs, I thought about March and I may try to squeeze that in too. So many of us want to read Lonesome Dove!
I love this reading project, Renee! I've loved many of these books, but there are also lots of Pulitzer books (including some of your chosen 11) that I haven't read. I might have to make a list of my own!!
Thanks Sara:) Yes to your own list! I'd love to hear what books would make your list, especially the ones you've already loved
My son and I were going to try to read all the Pulitzer Prize winners but, unfortunately, we started with A Confederacy of Dunces, which we both hated, so we changed our minds. Looking at the list, I'm surprised by how many of them I have read.
I hated that book SO much! I’m so glad I’m not the Lone Ranger!
DNFed Confederancy-- couldn't do it!!
I’m definitely making a list. I already had out Empire Falls. I think I stated another time that I would be more apt to read the Pulitzer Prize winners. Looking forward to it!
I’m reading FOREIGN AFFAIRS right now and getting a kick out of it so far! I’m feeling a similar inclination to sink into really good backlist these days. 🤓🫶 I also love that you picked a handful of winners that appeal to you rather than a read-them-all kind of project.
Oh good, that's great to hear! I want to read that sooner rather than later. Backlist is calling to so many of us!!
Thank you for this list. It seems I’m more of a Pulitzer reader than Booker. I’ve read many of the books on the Pulitzer list and I’ve decided to pick some as a reading goal this year. I’ll let you know if mine match up with some of yours.
I don't often pay attention to prize winners because I think i won't like them, but in your list were several I've enjoyed thoroughly. Last month I happened to read 1928's winner along with The Close Reads Podcast (The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder). The discussion made the experience even better. I hope your project goes well!
thank you:)
Love it! About a year and a half ago, I embarked on more of a lifetime project to read *all* the Pulitzer winners, including non-fiction titles. https://www.readmorebooks.co/p/introducing-the-pulitzer-project
Good luck with your reading journey!
Thanks! I'll have to check out yours, yours is much bigger in scope than mine, hope it's going well
I love this! Can’t wait to read what you think of them all
Thanks Natalie! I'm excited to start finding out if any of them will be huge winners for me
I read 16 of the winners including the 1927 winner,EARLY : AUTUM A STORY OF A LADY BY LOUIS BROMFIELD
That’s a lot, way to go!
What a great project! I am so excited to see LONESOME DOVE on your list. And I loved OLIVE KITTERIDGE, but some people don't like Strout's "Olive" books, and I loved them all! And THE ROAD is an all-time favorite. Thanks Renee...can't wait to hear your thoughts.
Thanks Linda, I debated about Olive K because I got to know and like her in Tell Me Everything. I do think I’ll read that some time