One of my great discoveries last year was the American writer Joyce Carol Oates. I happened upon her by mistake, browsing the library for something to read and she has really become one of my favourite authors. Therefore I will declare her novel Black Girl, White Girl my favourite book of the year. It was through this book I first met her wonderful way of writing. It is different, like you think. She jumps between time and space and different scenes. At the same time she does it in a way that makes you understand exactly what is going on.
After finishing Black Girl, White Girl I have also read Black Water and currently I am reading The Falls.
My hopes and expectations for this new year is that I will have time to read as much and varied as possible (one of the perks of not having to read for school anymore). My New Year's resolution is to read at least six writers, which are new to me. It wouldn’t be too difficult to read a new writer every other month.
Josefine
My recommendations: Black girl White girl by Joyce Carol Oates.
