Here is my proposal. In the spirit of Swapshop, I’m going to tell you what books I’ve read and enjoyed this year and my top 5 recommendations for Christmas gifts (or your wish lists). In return, could you please tell me the top 5 books you’ve read this year that you would recommend?
What is it about a novel that can divide readers this way? How are we, as writers, supposed to digest this kind of reception to our work?
If you like short stories and flash fiction, check out my review of Fractured West over on Pank Magazine’s blog!