Remembering Some Favorite Books I Read in 2020

For me, the spring of 2020 introduced the lockdown and online school for my wife and children. I spent my days reading on the kindle while simultaneously listening to the audiobook and walking around the yard — I believed it was dangerous to be near other people even outdoors. I spent my evenings watching Criterion movies. I enjoyed much of my time but came to desire face-to-face conversations.

Reviewing my BOB (book of books) here are some of my favorite reads from 2020:

• Borges and Me by Jay Parini
• Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
• Yellow Bird by Sierra Crane Murdoch
• How To Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
• The Lightness by Emily Temple 
• Negroland by Margo Jefferson 
• Pure Invention by Matt Alt
• Solitary by Albert Woodfox

What books did you read in 2020? Do you keep a BOB? I would love to hear from you in the comments.