public library and other stories by ali smith

However, the underlying sentiments explored are more universal, for example, mindful living or the bizarre “logic” of dreams. Because the author is British, there are some references to places et cetera which are British, such as a particular park. The author has also woven in some fun word play, and shares her interest in the origins of particular words. The book appealed to me because of its book and library related themes. ” In the North American edition, the stories are interspersed with brief sections of transcribed interviews- the author asked friends and strangers about their views of libraries, their histories, and recent library closures. This book became part of, “a fierce fight, a growing national movement …to defend our public libraries. This book contains a variety of short stories which all, in one way or another, relate around the theme of books and libraries, and how both of these impact the individual as well as communities. It will serve as a time-capsule which will prove to be essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the mood of Britain during this turbulent time.Public Library and Other Stories by Ali Smith Review by Krystal Mainhart Capturing a snapshot of life in Britain right up until the present day, Smith takes the emotional temperature of a nation grappling with a global pandemic, the brink of Brexit, heart-breaking conditions for refugees, and so much more. The conclusion to Ali Smith’s seasonal quartet seals her reputation as the great chronicler of our age.

Smith, accepting her prize in a speech next to the mural of Orwell at Southwold Pier in Suffolk, sent this message:

Autumn was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2017 and Winter was shortlisted for The Orwell Prize for Books in 2018.

How to be both won the Bailey’s Prize, the Goldsmiths Prize and the Costa Novel of the Year Award, and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. The Accidental was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Orange Prize. Hotel World was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Orange Prize. She is the author of Spring, Winter, Autumn, Public library and other stories, How to be both, Shire, Artful, There but for the, The first person and other stories, Girl Meets Boy, The Accidental, The whole story and other stories, Hotel World, Other stories and other stories, Like and Free Love.

Public library and other stories by ali smith