But there are so many awards! Edgars, Anthonys, DILYS, etc.--and that's just in the mystery department. I'm sure all are deserving, but there are A LOT of awards. And I watched my oldest dismiss a book the other day because there was one of those book award medal emblems on it... It was not a mystery award, at least. But still.
So I wonder: does a book award nomination or win matter to you? For books that you buy for the kids in your life? Or outside books, the Oscars, Grammys whatever? I'm curious.
I do look at the lists of nominees for the big literary awards. But I also want to read what the book is about, etc., before I decide to pick it up. I've been disappointed a couple times by just reading everyone on the list. However, it is a way to see what's considered hot or important or zeitgeisty at a point in time. And it's an opportunity to see if you can find a commonality in voice, style, whatever that helped the books make the list.
ReplyDeleteThis year I saw 6 of the 9 best picture nominees before the Academy Awards. I knew which one would win and it did. The Artist was good, but I thought The Descendants should have won. Subjective, subjective, subjective.
I haven't paid attention to the Grammy's in years, maybe decades. Probably a sign that I'm old. ;-0
Even though I've never been to New York City, I watch the Tony Awards religiously to see what plays/musicals I'm going to want to buy tickets for when they go on the road.
I do pay attention to Edgars. The Oscars is fun to watch but that's about it. I like the Grammys for the performances but not the winner. I never watch the Tony Awards because it depresses me not to have seen the plays.
ReplyDeleteNever watched the Tonys, I should give them a chance. You bring up an important point, Deb. Often you can guess what will win (because of buzz, politics, whatever)
ReplyDeleteI follow the Edgars for YA and Juvenile, but find that it's a challenge to read all the nominees before the winner is announced...
Really depends on the award when it comes to books. Like everything, some have more impact than others. A Pulitzer nominee is going to grab my attention faster than a local newspaper's 'Best Of.' That's my As a Reader.
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ReplyDeleteI know what you mean: it would be most cool to get an award.