Happy Monday everyone: this weekend I finished 'Stern Men' by Elizabeth Gilbert (large print edition). Interesting read for those who are looking for a novel about lobster-mongers (is that a word?) in Maine during the second half of the 20th century. The story really revolves around the trials and tribulations of a teenager sent away to boarding school by her mother's employer, a wealthy man outside the state. She comes back, people are pushing her to get away, go to college, and make something of herself. Without giving too much more away, it revolves around her growing up around people pushing her out and round through her desire to work on the boat catching lobsters. A colleague of mine has read her other novels and speaks quite highly of her. FYI, 'Stern Men' won a National Book Award (NBA) in the last decade or so which is my current quest. I want to all the fiction NBA winners over the past 40 years (or as long as the award has been in existence). Then maybe move on to poetry and non-fiction.
This morning I began Kate Walbert's 'Our Kind'; also I believe an NBA winner which is a collection of short stories. Between my lunch break and commute, I expect to finish it today and will report tomorrow (it's only 195 pages).
Thank you all for your feedback, it is really helpful. I am off to the library tonight as I have a stack of books waiting for me. Once those are done, I will begin reading your recommendations and report back.
Also, fyi, today is Robin's birthday so wish her a happy birthday!
Marc
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