![]() ![]() The second was that it has a beautiful cover, with bright illustrations of animals. ![]() The first was that it was declared a 2020 ‘ Book of the Year’ at Barnes & Noble. There are two reasons why I picked up World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. How ironic – I’m stressed about not being stressed enough! ![]() One would think that perhaps New Yorkers are finally relaxing – they’re too high-strung! But as time has gone on and as the days feel like they are lingering on, the itch to do things, for life to move faster, continues to pester me. As though out of an episode of ‘The Twilight Zone,’ the fast pace of the city that never sleeps has now dwindled to a crawl. Pandemic life in New York City is truly indescribable. Beautiful illustrations by Fumi Nakamara draw readers in and help to bring Nezhukumatathil’s memoir to life. ![]()
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