Oh Henry
Posted June 26, 2008
Suddenly, Henry James is everywhere again. He's the subject of Sheldon M. Novick's Henry James: The Mature Master and one of the subjects of the forthcoming House of Wits: An Intimate Portrait of the James Family by Paul Fisher. But what's more striking is that four years after Irish novelist Colm Tóibín won so much acclaim for his novel The Master, James has recently turned up again as a character in several new novels and stories.
In the new novel The James Boys: A Novel Account of Four Desperate Brothers by Richard Liebmann-Smith, the author takes an odd flight of historical fancy: what if brothers Henry and William James, those classic eggheads, were also brothers to Frank and Jesse James, gangsters of wild West legend? In the title story of Cynthia Ozick's new story collection, Dictation: A Quartet, the secretaries of Henry James and Joseph Conrad meet and scheme about making their own mark on literary history. In The Open Door, Elizabeth Maguire takes what little is known about the relationship between Henry James and writer Constance Fenimore Woolson (grandniece of James Fenimore Cooper) and reimagines the story through Woolson's eyes. And in Joyce Carol Oates' collection Wild Nights! Stories About the Last Days of Poe, Dickinson, Twain, James and Hemingway, the author shows James tending the young wounded soldiers of WWI in London and wondering whether his writing has been too bloodless.
So what's going on here? Is it possible that James is more fun to read about than to actually read? Or perhaps it's just that writers can't resist getting their hands on "the Master" of great literature to reassure themselves he was only human, too.
The American Film Institute has apparently not run out of things to make lists of, and film fans at a loss for what to check out next can benefit. This time out, they have picked some of the most popular categories or genres of films, and chosen what they think are the top ten in each of those genres. The Chicago Public Library is happy to provide access to many of these terrific films. For each category below, the # 1 AFI title is listed, plus a CPL nominee that didn’t quite make the cut. To see the entire list of films honored by the AFI in their 10 top 10 genre lists, visit the AFI’s webpage. Either way, you are bound to discover something worth watching.
Animation
AFI Pick: Snow White and the 7 Dwarves
CPL Nominee: My Neighbor Totoro
It’s hard to argue with this # 1 pick or the 9 that followed it, but for those who like to stray from the fairy tale canon, the amazing Studio Ghibli animated films can be an amazing introduction to family-friendly Japanese animation. Note: Due to the annoying "Disney Vault" policy, Snow White is currently unavailable on DVD.
Romantic Comedy
AFI Pick: City Lights
CPL Nominee: Say Anything
The AFI list is uniformly wonderful, and it’s great to see the incredible Charlie Chaplain silent film City Lights take the number one spot. Still, a strong case can be made for Say Anything, one of the best portrayals of a truly romantic high school love story.
Western
AFI Pick: The Searchers
CPL Nominee: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
The AFI top ten list moves far beyond the cowboys and Indians that you may think of in this genre, but it seemed a lapse not to have one of the iconic “spaghetti westerns” from Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone on this great list.
Sports
AFI Pick: Raging Bull
CPL Nominee: Hoop Dreams
No sports movie list could be complete without this documentary of two Chicago high school students with dreams of playing professional basketball.
Mystery
AFI Pick: Vertigo
CPL Nominee: Memento
Heavy on the Hitchcock, the AFI mystery list is great but could use something more modern. I would nominate the tricky mystery film, Memento, with the epitome of the unreliable narrator, a man with no short term memory.
Fantasy
AFI Pick: Wizard of Oz
CPL Nominee: Pan's Labyrinth
A fantasy film should take you to a wondrous place, and the brilliant Pan’s Labyrinth certainly qualifies as a girl’s imaginary world becomes just as dangerous as her real one.
Science Fiction
AFI Pick: 2001: A Space Odyssey
CPL nominee: The Matrix
Although their pick is a truly epic landmark, it doesn’t touch the adrenaline or pace of the visionary first film from the Wachowski Brothers. Sequels? What sequels?
Gangster
AFI Pick: Godfather
CPL Nominee: Miller’s Crossing
The Coen Brothers always have a slightly unique take on the crime film, and this saga of an Irish crime syndicate fighting for control of a city during prohibition is both stylish and gripping.
Courtroom Drama:
AFI Pick: To Kill a Mockingbird
CPL Nominee: Inherit the Wind
Most of the great legal films make the AFI cut, but this classic tale of the epic Scopes trial to decide whether evolution could be taught in schools is a must-see.
Epic AFI Pick: Lawrence of Arabia
CPL Nominee: Dr. Zhivago
This seems like a pretty hard category to define, but based on sweep and scale another David Lean masterpiece, this one featuring the snowy fields of Russia rather than the deserts of Arabia, would be a great pick.
Chicago's beaches may not be the white sand, tropical paradises that some people imagine when you say "beach read", but for my money, there are few things finer than a sunny weekend afternoon on the Chicago lakefront. So what if we don't have palm trees? We have the most magnificent skyline in the country to look at from our beaches. So grab your sunscreen and a book, and enjoy the third coast this summer. The perfect beach book can be anything that you have been saving for when you really want to just kick back and be entertained. Here are some of the hot books for summer:
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich: Intrepid bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is back and as wacky as ever in the latest installment of this hilarious series.
Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen: Fans of last year's hit Garden Spells will be happy to see this new novel that again revolves around small-town life and family secrets.
Careless in Red by Elizabeth George: Over her long career, George has made a name for writing detailed, psychologically tangled mysteries, and this latest is no exception. Inspector Lynley has taken left Scotland Yard in this novel, but still gets pulled into the investigation of a death on the Cornish coast.
Dear American Airlines by Jonathan Miles: What could be better to read while you are lounging on the beach, than a novel about some poor sap trapped in an airport? In this very funny novel the sap pens a complaint letter to the airline that stranded him and reflects on his life.
The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry: Towner Whitney comes from a family that has the ability to read the future in lace patterns, but it is the past that she must confront when she returns to her hometown of Salem, Mass.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris: Sedaris finds humor in his childhood, his long-suffering boyfriend, and the perils of foreign travel in this new collection of essays.
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith: A Soviet Security Officer clandestinely investigates a murder spree that the Stalinist government swears could never happen in this debut novel, set in and around post-WWII Moscow.
Up Till Now: The Autobiography by William Shatner: There are certainly more serious and important biographies out this summer, but few are as much guilty fun. With his trademark humor, Shatner tells great stories of his long career.
As the temperatures rise, the kitchen oven looks less and less appealing. Summer is a great time to move the cooking outdoors. For those ready to fire up the grill, Chicago Public Library has a variety of cookbooks to help you plan the perfect backyard meal. Both new and experienced grillers will find something to love in the guru of the barbeque Steven Raichlen’s classic How to Grill. Other great barbequing titles by Raichlen include Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters & Glazes, Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA with recipes from across the country, and the offbeat and fun Beer-Can Chicken. The Culinary Institute of America’s expansive Grilling covers everything from meats to breads and desserts. The Big Book of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining provides outdoor party planning tips, complete menus, and moves beyond the grill including instructions and recipes for cooking outdoors with smokers and big pot cookers. Those who prefer meatless fare should check out The Complete Book of Vegetarian Grilling or Grilling from the Garden. Even those who lack a place to cook outside aren’t prohibited from preparing great grilled food with Raichlen's Indoor! Grilling. Check out our online catalog for additional barbequing titles.
At a recent conference in Los Angeles, the Audiobook Publishers Associations handed out their awards for the best audiobooks of the year, the Audies. Audiobooks continue to be a hot area in libraries (especially downloadable audiobooks), and the Chicago Public Library can be a great place to feed your audiobook habit. Whether you listen in the car, on the 'L', while in the garden or doing chores, audiobooks can be a boon to those who feel like they don't have as much time for reading. Think of it this way - why should kids be the only ones who have stories read to them? If you've never listened to an audiobook CPL has an audiobook to get you started, from collections of short stories, to the latest bestselling novels, to classics, to new nonfiction.
Why not start with one of these Audie-winning titles?
Tree of Smoke by Dennis Johnson (Winner, literary fiction, 2008) - Available on CD and downloadable
Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke (Winner, Mystery, 2008) - Available on CD
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (Winner, Suspense/Thriller, 2008) - Available on CD
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Winner, Romance, 2008) - Available on CD
Dune by Frank Herbert (Winner, Science Fiction, 2008) - Available on CD
Roots by Alex Haley (Winner, Nonfiction, 2008) - Available on CD
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walker Isaacson (Winner, Biography/Memoir, 2008) - Available on CD
20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill (Winner, Short Stories, 2008) - Available on CD and downloadable
Malinche by Laura Esquivel (winner, Spanish language, 2008) - Available on CD
June is Adopt-A-Cat Month. According to the American Humane Association shelters see an increase of kittens needing new homes at this time of year. No doubt you've heard cat owners attest to the joys of having a cat, but cats aren't for everyone. Not sure you're ready to be a cat owner? We have books on everything you'll need to know before you adopt. You can start by consulting The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care . Or you might need something a little more specific. Say for instance you decide to bypass those little bundles of energy for a more laid-back, mature cat. You might consider checking out, Complete Care for Your Aging Cat. Does that sound like crazy talk 'cause you can't resist all things small, cute and fluffy? Then check out, Kitten Care, for all you need to know from training to visiting the vet and kitten safety. Or are you a cat lover but have allergy concerns? You may want to take a look at The Sneeze-free Cat Owner to learn which breeds work better for you and how to manage your allergies. If you decide to take the plunge and find your new pet is having some trouble settling in you might check out some books that get into your kitty's head like The Cat Behavior Answer Book, Outwitting Cats or Cat Be Good. Still got questions? The titles listed below should satisfy that curiosity and the American Humane Association has some useful guides to help you decide if adoption is right for you and how you go about the process when you're ready to adopt.
The Cat Fanciers' Association Complete Cat Book by CFA and its associates ; edited by Mordecai Siegal
Your cat : Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life by Elizabeth M. Hodgkins
The Cat Owner's Manual : Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance by David Brunner and Sam Stall ; illustrated by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum
Today is first day of the 25th annual Chicago Blues Fest! This free event runs Thursday through Sunday, from 11 am until 9:30 pm each day, and features music on six stages. Some highlights this year include performances by blues guitarist Johnny Winter (who played at the inaugural fest in 1984), Chicago's own Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor, legendary B.B. King (making his first appearance at the fest in over 20 years), and many others. Visit the City of Chicago Mayor's Office of Special events for a complete schedule. If you need a primer on Chicago's storied blues history, check out the Chicago Office of Tourism's History of Chicago Blues audio tour narrated by Buddy Guy. You can also explore the blues on Chicago Public Library's Chicago Blues webpage or download recordings from Chicago's independent blues record label, Alligator, available on our downloadable media collection, or check out our large collection of circulating blues compact discs, many of which can be found through searching on Chicago Blues in our online catalog.
Just in time for Pride Month (and for the "Out and Proud in Chicago" special premiering tonight), the major awards recognizing excellence in the field of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender literature have all been announced. There are several categories from the Lambda Awards that readers can explore, but the top winner in Women's Fiction was The IHOP Papers by Ali Liebegott. In Men's Fiction the big winner was Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman. The IHOP Papers also took the top prize for women's fiction in the Publishing Triangle's Ferro-Grumley Awards, as well as an honor from the Stonewall Book Awards. The Ferro-Grumley Award for men's fiction went to Peter Cameron for Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You, and the winner of the Stonewall award for literature was The Teahouse Fire by Ellis Avery. The Stonewall award for nonfiction went to Mark Doty for his memoir Dog Years. Congratulations to the winners as well as the many finalists and honorees.
Suddenly, Henry James is everywhere again. He's the subject of Sheldon M. Novick's Henry James: The Mature Master and one of the subjects of the forthcoming House of Wits: An Intimate Portrait of the James Family by Paul Fisher. But what's more striking is that four years after Irish novelist Colm Tóibín won so much acclaim for his novel The Master, James has recently turned up again as a character in several new novels and stories.In the new novel The James Boys: A Novel Account of Four Desperate Brothers by Richard Liebmann-Smith, the author takes an odd flight of historical fancy: what if brothers Henry and William James, those classic eggheads, were also brothers to Frank and Jesse James, gangsters of wild West legend? In the title story of Cynthia Ozick's new story collection, Dictation: A Quartet, the secretaries of Henry James and Joseph Conrad meet and scheme about making their own mark on literary history. In The Open Door, Elizabeth Maguire takes what little is known about the relationship between Henry James and writer Constance Fenimore Woolson (grandniece of James Fenimore Cooper) and reimagines the story through Woolson's eyes. And in Joyce Carol Oates' collection Wild Nights! Stories About the Last Days of Poe, Dickinson, Twain, James and Hemingway, the author shows James tending the young wounded soldiers of WWI in London and wondering whether his writing has been too bloodless.
So what's going on here? Is it possible that James is more fun to read about than to actually read? Or perhaps it's just that writers can't resist getting their hands on "the Master" of great literature to reassure themselves he was only human, too.
AFI Picks the Top Genre Films
Posted June 24, 2008The American Film Institute has apparently not run out of things to make lists of, and film fans at a loss for what to check out next can benefit. This time out, they have picked some of the most popular categories or genres of films, and chosen what they think are the top ten in each of those genres. The Chicago Public Library is happy to provide access to many of these terrific films. For each category below, the # 1 AFI title is listed, plus a CPL nominee that didn’t quite make the cut. To see the entire list of films honored by the AFI in their 10 top 10 genre lists, visit the AFI’s webpage. Either way, you are bound to discover something worth watching.Animation
AFI Pick: Snow White and the 7 Dwarves
CPL Nominee: My Neighbor Totoro
It’s hard to argue with this # 1 pick or the 9 that followed it, but for those who like to stray from the fairy tale canon, the amazing Studio Ghibli animated films can be an amazing introduction to family-friendly Japanese animation. Note: Due to the annoying "Disney Vault" policy, Snow White is currently unavailable on DVD.
Romantic Comedy
AFI Pick: City Lights
CPL Nominee: Say Anything
The AFI list is uniformly wonderful, and it’s great to see the incredible Charlie Chaplain silent film City Lights take the number one spot. Still, a strong case can be made for Say Anything, one of the best portrayals of a truly romantic high school love story.
Western
AFI Pick: The Searchers
CPL Nominee: The Good the Bad and the Ugly
The AFI top ten list moves far beyond the cowboys and Indians that you may think of in this genre, but it seemed a lapse not to have one of the iconic “spaghetti westerns” from Clint Eastwood and Sergio Leone on this great list.
Sports
AFI Pick: Raging Bull
CPL Nominee: Hoop Dreams
No sports movie list could be complete without this documentary of two Chicago high school students with dreams of playing professional basketball.
Mystery
AFI Pick: Vertigo
CPL Nominee: Memento
Heavy on the Hitchcock, the AFI mystery list is great but could use something more modern. I would nominate the tricky mystery film, Memento, with the epitome of the unreliable narrator, a man with no short term memory.
Fantasy
AFI Pick: Wizard of Oz
CPL Nominee: Pan's Labyrinth
A fantasy film should take you to a wondrous place, and the brilliant Pan’s Labyrinth certainly qualifies as a girl’s imaginary world becomes just as dangerous as her real one.
Science Fiction
AFI Pick: 2001: A Space Odyssey
CPL nominee: The Matrix
Although their pick is a truly epic landmark, it doesn’t touch the adrenaline or pace of the visionary first film from the Wachowski Brothers. Sequels? What sequels?
Gangster
AFI Pick: Godfather
CPL Nominee: Miller’s Crossing
The Coen Brothers always have a slightly unique take on the crime film, and this saga of an Irish crime syndicate fighting for control of a city during prohibition is both stylish and gripping.
Courtroom Drama:
AFI Pick: To Kill a Mockingbird
CPL Nominee: Inherit the Wind
Most of the great legal films make the AFI cut, but this classic tale of the epic Scopes trial to decide whether evolution could be taught in schools is a must-see.
Epic AFI Pick: Lawrence of Arabia
CPL Nominee: Dr. Zhivago
This seems like a pretty hard category to define, but based on sweep and scale another David Lean masterpiece, this one featuring the snowy fields of Russia rather than the deserts of Arabia, would be a great pick.
Beach Reads
Posted on June 19, 2008 Chicago's beaches may not be the white sand, tropical paradises that some people imagine when you say "beach read", but for my money, there are few things finer than a sunny weekend afternoon on the Chicago lakefront. So what if we don't have palm trees? We have the most magnificent skyline in the country to look at from our beaches. So grab your sunscreen and a book, and enjoy the third coast this summer. The perfect beach book can be anything that you have been saving for when you really want to just kick back and be entertained. Here are some of the hot books for summer:Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich: Intrepid bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is back and as wacky as ever in the latest installment of this hilarious series.
Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen: Fans of last year's hit Garden Spells will be happy to see this new novel that again revolves around small-town life and family secrets.
Careless in Red by Elizabeth George: Over her long career, George has made a name for writing detailed, psychologically tangled mysteries, and this latest is no exception. Inspector Lynley has taken left Scotland Yard in this novel, but still gets pulled into the investigation of a death on the Cornish coast.
Dear American Airlines by Jonathan Miles: What could be better to read while you are lounging on the beach, than a novel about some poor sap trapped in an airport? In this very funny novel the sap pens a complaint letter to the airline that stranded him and reflects on his life.
The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry: Towner Whitney comes from a family that has the ability to read the future in lace patterns, but it is the past that she must confront when she returns to her hometown of Salem, Mass.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris: Sedaris finds humor in his childhood, his long-suffering boyfriend, and the perils of foreign travel in this new collection of essays.
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith: A Soviet Security Officer clandestinely investigates a murder spree that the Stalinist government swears could never happen in this debut novel, set in and around post-WWII Moscow.
Up Till Now: The Autobiography by William Shatner: There are certainly more serious and important biographies out this summer, but few are as much guilty fun. With his trademark humor, Shatner tells great stories of his long career.
Fire Up That Grill
Posted June 17, 2008 As the temperatures rise, the kitchen oven looks less and less appealing. Summer is a great time to move the cooking outdoors. For those ready to fire up the grill, Chicago Public Library has a variety of cookbooks to help you plan the perfect backyard meal. Both new and experienced grillers will find something to love in the guru of the barbeque Steven Raichlen’s classic How to Grill. Other great barbequing titles by Raichlen include Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters & Glazes, Steven Raichlen's BBQ USA with recipes from across the country, and the offbeat and fun Beer-Can Chicken. The Culinary Institute of America’s expansive Grilling covers everything from meats to breads and desserts. The Big Book of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining provides outdoor party planning tips, complete menus, and moves beyond the grill including instructions and recipes for cooking outdoors with smokers and big pot cookers. Those who prefer meatless fare should check out The Complete Book of Vegetarian Grilling or Grilling from the Garden. Even those who lack a place to cook outside aren’t prohibited from preparing great grilled food with Raichlen's Indoor! Grilling. Check out our online catalog for additional barbequing titles.Tell Me A Story
Posted June 12, 2008At a recent conference in Los Angeles, the Audiobook Publishers Associations handed out their awards for the best audiobooks of the year, the Audies. Audiobooks continue to be a hot area in libraries (especially downloadable audiobooks), and the Chicago Public Library can be a great place to feed your audiobook habit. Whether you listen in the car, on the 'L', while in the garden or doing chores, audiobooks can be a boon to those who feel like they don't have as much time for reading. Think of it this way - why should kids be the only ones who have stories read to them? If you've never listened to an audiobook CPL has an audiobook to get you started, from collections of short stories, to the latest bestselling novels, to classics, to new nonfiction. Why not start with one of these Audie-winning titles?
Tree of Smoke by Dennis Johnson (Winner, literary fiction, 2008) - Available on CD and downloadable
Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke (Winner, Mystery, 2008) - Available on CD
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (Winner, Suspense/Thriller, 2008) - Available on CD
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Winner, Romance, 2008) - Available on CD
Dune by Frank Herbert (Winner, Science Fiction, 2008) - Available on CD
Roots by Alex Haley (Winner, Nonfiction, 2008) - Available on CD
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walker Isaacson (Winner, Biography/Memoir, 2008) - Available on CD
20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill (Winner, Short Stories, 2008) - Available on CD and downloadable
Malinche by Laura Esquivel (winner, Spanish language, 2008) - Available on CD
Adopt-A-Cat Month
Posted June 10, 2008 June is Adopt-A-Cat Month. According to the American Humane Association shelters see an increase of kittens needing new homes at this time of year. No doubt you've heard cat owners attest to the joys of having a cat, but cats aren't for everyone. Not sure you're ready to be a cat owner? We have books on everything you'll need to know before you adopt. You can start by consulting The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Cat Care . Or you might need something a little more specific. Say for instance you decide to bypass those little bundles of energy for a more laid-back, mature cat. You might consider checking out, Complete Care for Your Aging Cat. Does that sound like crazy talk 'cause you can't resist all things small, cute and fluffy? Then check out, Kitten Care, for all you need to know from training to visiting the vet and kitten safety. Or are you a cat lover but have allergy concerns? You may want to take a look at The Sneeze-free Cat Owner to learn which breeds work better for you and how to manage your allergies. If you decide to take the plunge and find your new pet is having some trouble settling in you might check out some books that get into your kitty's head like The Cat Behavior Answer Book, Outwitting Cats or Cat Be Good. Still got questions? The titles listed below should satisfy that curiosity and the American Humane Association has some useful guides to help you decide if adoption is right for you and how you go about the process when you're ready to adopt.The Cat Fanciers' Association Complete Cat Book by CFA and its associates ; edited by Mordecai Siegal
Your cat : Simple New Secrets to a Longer, Stronger Life by Elizabeth M. Hodgkins
The Cat Owner's Manual : Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting Tips, and Advice on Lifetime Maintenance by David Brunner and Sam Stall ; illustrated by Paul Kepple and Jude Buffum
Chicago Blues Festival
Posted June 5, 2008 Today is first day of the 25th annual Chicago Blues Fest! This free event runs Thursday through Sunday, from 11 am until 9:30 pm each day, and features music on six stages. Some highlights this year include performances by blues guitarist Johnny Winter (who played at the inaugural fest in 1984), Chicago's own Queen of the Blues, Koko Taylor, legendary B.B. King (making his first appearance at the fest in over 20 years), and many others. Visit the City of Chicago Mayor's Office of Special events for a complete schedule. If you need a primer on Chicago's storied blues history, check out the Chicago Office of Tourism's History of Chicago Blues audio tour narrated by Buddy Guy. You can also explore the blues on Chicago Public Library's Chicago Blues webpage or download recordings from Chicago's independent blues record label, Alligator, available on our downloadable media collection, or check out our large collection of circulating blues compact discs, many of which can be found through searching on Chicago Blues in our online catalog.Lambda Awards
Posted June 3, 2008Just in time for Pride Month (and for the "Out and Proud in Chicago" special premiering tonight), the major awards recognizing excellence in the field of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender literature have all been announced. There are several categories from the Lambda Awards that readers can explore, but the top winner in Women's Fiction was The IHOP Papers by Ali Liebegott. In Men's Fiction the big winner was Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman. The IHOP Papers also took the top prize for women's fiction in the Publishing Triangle's Ferro-Grumley Awards, as well as an honor from the Stonewall Book Awards. The Ferro-Grumley Award for men's fiction went to Peter Cameron for Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You, and the winner of the Stonewall award for literature was The Teahouse Fire by Ellis Avery. The Stonewall award for nonfiction went to Mark Doty for his memoir Dog Years. Congratulations to the winners as well as the many finalists and honorees.