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Books on the Nightstand, Episode 6 (18:34)
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In Episode 6 of the Books on the Nightstand Podcast:
We reveal how well-read we are (or aren’t) thanks to a list of titles that’s been circulating around the web (thanks for passing it on Marie!). Check out the discussion board in the Books on the Nightstand Group on GoodReads to test yourself! Share your results with us by posting a comment here on the blog, or on the discussion board. You don’t have to be a member to view the title list or read the discussion, but you do need to sign up for Good Reads to post a message there (it’s free).
Just in case we aren’t showering you with enough book recommendations, we feature four books about books. Two include lists of things to read, one is essays by famous writers about the most influential book in their life, and one is a near-encyclopedia of real-world locations with connections to books and authors.
And, we discuss 3 books newly or nearly in stores: On Chesil Beach (in paperback) by Ian McEwan, Mexican High by Liza Munroy and Outstanding in the Field by Jim Denevan.
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1001 Books for Every Mood by Hallie Ephron, Ph.D., Adams trade paperback, $14.95, 978-1-59869-585-4
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die edited by Peter Boxall, Universe hardcover, $34.95, 978-0-7893-1370-6
The Book That Changed My Life edited by Roxanne J. Coady & Joy Johannessen, Gotham trade paperback, $11.00, 978-1-592-40317-2
Novel Destinations by Shannon McKenna Schmidt, National Geographic hardcover, $25.00, 978-1-4262-0277-3
On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan, Anchor trade paperback, $13.95, 978-0-307-38617-5
Mexican High by Liza Munroy, Spiegel & Grau hardcover, $21.95, 978-0-385-52359-2
Outstanding in the Field by Jim Denevan, Clarkson Potter hardcover, $32.50, 978-0-307-38199-6
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Hi Ann and Michael,
I enjoy your podcast very much. I have a copy of 1001 Books Your Must Read Before You Die and I look at it every now and again and pick one book at random to read. I also would like you to have a look at a book by two brothers, David C. Major and John S. Major called 100 One-Night Reads (a book lover’s guide).
They put together 100 of their all time favorite books, and each of these books can be read in a single evening. I am slowly working my way through their list.
I loved On Chesil Beach and look forward to having a look at the other suggestions, you have on this months Blog. All the best, Tom
Tom,
Thanks so much for the recommendation — I will look for 100 One-Night Reads this week. It sounds great.
Thanks for listening!
Ann
I’m going to track down a copy too… thanks for the recommendation!
I’m a real sucker for this type of book.
I love both 1001 Books Your Must Read Before You Die and the one Tom mentioned 100 One-Night Reads (a book lover’s guide).
My absolute favorite:
Great Books: Because women say so! Minnesota women’s Press, Inc. , 0971231796 http://www.womenspress.com
I’d also like to add Bibliotherapy : the girl’s guide to books for every phase of our lives / Nancy Peske and Beverly West. ; Peske, Nancy K., 1962- ; 2001. ; Dell Trade Paperback,
500 great books by women : a reader’s guide / Erica Bauermeister, Jesse Larsen, and Holly Smith. ; Bauermeister, Erica. ; c1994. ; Penguin Books,
The reading list. Contemporary fiction : a critical guide to the complete works of 125 authors / edited by David Rubel. ; 1998. ; H. Holt,