2020 Christy Award Finalists

In each category, you’ll find great books to enjoy. Authors and publishers have given us many top quality novels. Page turners you can’t put down. You’ll experience a whole range of emotions with many. You’ll remember stand out quotes long after the back cover flips closed.

As I like to say …. “Bookmarks are for Quitters!”

Since mid summer, my mind’s eye could see only deadlines. Two big projects came due at the end of September. For one I had to use primary sources extensively. With the state archives closed, its been like working with one hand tied behind your back. Microfilms at the historical societies can only be used in one hour appointments. At the state library the materials you look at one week are then quarantined for a week so they are not available until a week later. Patience was required. I managed to meet my deadlines. I am thankful.

Since I often work with many primary sources, I became aware of this 19th amendment display offered by the National Archives. I signed up to receive the display and was able to secure one. I made arrangements to have it on display starting just before August 18th. This date is significant because one hundred years ago on August 18, 1920, Tennessee passed it and became the required 36th state to pass the amendment. The contents of the display were superb. It was easy to set up. It was a bright spot in a very busy summer.