The Book of Delights

This is a book of essays that as the description accurately describes as short essays – some in paragraphs, some in a few pages. Although the word “delight” is in the title, not all the essays are delightful. The Author has written these essays over the course of a year, he writes about what he observes and experiences and his corresponding thoughts.

This is a collection that is best read one day at a time. It is not to be read fast but at a leisurely pace. There is a need to stop, slow down, and make time. The author is a poet and his writing ebbs and flows. With most collections, you may not enjoy every entry, but I appreciated how the author wrote down his experiences.

Named one of the Best Books of 2019 by the Washington Independent Review of Books and Shelf Awareness.

Named a best reviewed book of 2019 by Lit Hub.

Named one of five books every high schooler should read by the School Library Journal

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Thank you to Algonquin Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.