What I'm Reading Now -- The Friend

I still haven't officially finished the paper version of Truman, despite finishing the audiobook.  Nevertheless, I have started The Friend, which is my next postal book club book courtesy of E.

Putting a dog on the cover of a book is an easy way to get my attention.  The bright color-blocking also helps.  As the saying goes, though, you should not judge a book by its cover.  I make a slight exception to that rule when the cover also bears a "National Book Award Winner" seal.  I don't always agree with the judging panel, but even if I don't particularly like the book, I can usually at least why it was selected, so something worthwhile comes out of the read.