December Book Club: 'James' by Percival Everett

December's Book Club theme is Simply The Best, Inspired by one of my favorite musical artists' Tina Turner's song "The Best" (yes, I know it's a cover) so for this month you voted among the best books of 2024 and the winner is....

1. James by Percival Everett
   This book is nearly on every single 'prize' and 'best of' finalist list. Steven Spielberg has already optioned the book for a movie. Described as a brilliant action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. A profound meditation on identity, belonging and the sacrifices we make to protect the ones we love. Amazon Link

JAMES by Percival Everett
Pages: 320
Audible: 7 hours, 49 minutes
Published: March 19, 2024

Awards Won so far....

• National Book Award - Winner
• Booker Prize - shortlisted
• Barnes & Noble - Winner - Book of the Year
• Kirkus Prize - Winner
• Amazon - Best Book of the Year....So Far
• New York Times - shortlist Best Book of the Year
• Time Magazine - shortlist Best Book of the Year

“Genius”—The Atlantic • “A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while also being a major achievement on its own.”—Chicago Tribune • “A provocative, enlightening literary work of art.”—The Boston Globe • “Everett’s most thrilling novel, but also his most soulful.”—The New York Times

Further Reading and Viewing for James

• Article: Elle Magazine - James Author Percival Everett on Freedom, Violence and the Lure of Huckleberry Finn
• Article: Esquire Magazine - Percival Everett's New Novel is Destined To Become a Modern Classic
• Video: CBS Sunday Morning with Author
• Video: Percival Everett on PBS Books
• Video: Politics and Prose with Author

If you purchase your books online, you can find all our nominees and book club selections at The LIterary Wineaux Society Pop-Up Bookshops.
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WINE TASTING DETAILS

• Location: Mise En Place
• Wine: Lynn, the owner, will be pouring his best wines of 2024 to coincide with our book club theme
• Cost: $25 includes guided wine tasting and light charcuterie bites

If you have RSVP'd to this event, please make sure to check back here if you can not make it and update your RSVP. No-shows will be haunted by the Ghost of Christmas Flakes and they will not be happy. Thank you!