Hi Reader,
The onslaught of best-of-the-year book lists that starts in November makes me think no books get published in December. But a look at Publishers Weekly’s calendar shows that’s not true. Plenty of books are coming out next month, which begs the question: If a book publishes in December, is anyone around to read it?
Speaking of publishing, Something or Other Publishing has an open call for short stories. They’re collecting pieces for a few anthologies. You can visit this link to learn more. (If you submit, would you kindly mention that Bidwell Hollow referred you? Much obliged.)
Now scroll below to gorge on this week’s bounty of book lists. And let’s keep wearing those masks, friends.
Thanks for reading,
Nick
New Book Lists
5 Books Not to Miss (USA Today)
7 New Books to Watch for in December (The New York Times)
Holiday Book Lists
The 11 Best Books to Give as Gifts (The Cut)
2020 Holiday Books for Young Readers (Publishers Weekly)
Best of 2020 General Book Lists
100 Notable Books of 2020 (The New York Times)
The 10 Best Books of 2020 (The New York Times)
50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020 (The Washington Post)
Best Books of 2020: What to Read, Shared by Amazon Book Editors (NBC News)
Best Books of 2020 (New York Public Library)
Best of 2020 Category Book Lists
50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020 (The Washington Post)
Best Poetry Collections of 2020 (The Washington Post)
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2020 (Smithsonian Magazine)
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2020 (Smithsonian Magazine)
Best Art Books of 2020 (The New York Times)
Best of the Rest
Inspiring Nonfiction Books You Need to Read (Yuki Reads)
Five Books About Princess Diana If You’re Obsessed with The Crown (Town & Country)
Elena Ferrante Names Her 40 Favorite Books by Female Authors (The Guardian)
15 Bestselling Books From the 1990s Worth Reading Again (Popsugar)
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Goodness gracious gravy! Here’s a list of Thanksgiving books (paid link) that pair well with turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
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