Wait! Can this really be the last Sunday of September already? Goodness, I've all but lost the past few months! Of course, it shouldn't surprise me - fall did officially kick off this week although I've felt like it was fall since the first kick off of the football season.
Anyone else enjoy listening to Kurt Anderson's "Studio 360?" If you haven't yet discovered it, I heartily recommend seeking it out on your local public radio station. This week Anderson interviewed Lev Grossman about making the switch from literary fiction to magic-based fiction. I was unfamiliar with Grossman's work prior to The Magicians so it was interesting to hear him talk about how hard it was to begin writing in that genre. A few weeks ago, Anderson interviewed Jonathon Franzen as Freedom was getting ready to come out in paperback and Philippe Petit, whose tightrope walk between the towers of the World Trade Center, was the centerpiece of Colum McCann's Let The Great World Spin.
Other books that I've been hearing about on the radio this week that have really piqued my interest are Susan Orlean's Rin Tin Tin: The Life and The Legend, Michael Lewis' Moneyball, and Life Itself by Roger Ebert. What new books have you added to your wish list this week?
I listen to Studio 360 but have not listened to this episode yet. I'll have to podcast it.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't familiar with "Studio 360", but am listening to the Franzen interview now... Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI haven't added any new books this week, but that is because I have been drooling over my recent additions and haven't been paying as much attention to some of the newer releases out there. I am really excited about a new book I got called The Healing, and can't wait to get started with it. I hope that you have a lovely reading week, and thanks for the heads up on Studio 360!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to check out this Studio 360....sounds good! November is when my reading eases up and I'm really going to head in a different direction next year! I can't believe that October is right around the corner!
ReplyDeleteI just got done working a book trade show so now I have an even larger pile and an undecided mind as to what to read next.
ReplyDeleteThe Three Weissmanns of Westport: Linda read this last year (or the year before) and suggested it to us for book club. I'm happy to see we are reading it in December.
ReplyDeleteI have just two NetGalley books left to read, after I finish these I might decided to read a few sitting on my bookshelf. I really need to read a few of them!
Have a wonderful week!
Wish list? I just wish to actually read a book! I signed up for a TLC tour in October--actually a foodie book! but I'm scared I won't finish in time (since I haven't finished a book since June).
ReplyDeleteYay for football season. :)
September flew by! I am in the same boat as you. I am pretty caught up with my review books and I've read my October book club book as well. The only thing I have is a stack of library books, all due soon, that need my attention.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of that one. I'll add it to my list. More books to add! Can't wait for your review on This Republic of Suffering!
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