The Book of Delights: Essays
by
Ross Gay
Edition
Hardcover edition
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Imprint
Algonquin (Adult)
ISBN
9781616207922
Awards and Honors
Shelf Awareness Best Books - 2019
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Reference/Discussion, Language: Strong Language, Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes
Every day for a year, Ross Gay wrote about one thing that delighted him, such as pickup basketball games, air quotes, and a volunteer crossing guard. Honest and full of humor, his book is itself a delight.
POTENTIALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
Discrimination: Reference/Discussion, Language: Strong Language, Sexual Content: Strong Sexual Content/Themes
Details
Format
Page Count
288
Trim Size
7" x 5"
Dewey
814/.6
AR
0: points 0
Genre
Nonfic
Scholastic Reading Counts
0
JLG Release
Apr 2019
Book Genres
Topics
Ross Gay (1974– ). Life. Joy. American essays. Journaling. Gratitude. Biography. Memoir. Daily life. Contemporary America.
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Praise & Reviews
Starred or favorable reviews have been received from these periodicals:
Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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