Congratulations to Hannah Tinti! (and a Giveaway!)

Dec 02

Congratulations to Hannah Tinti! (and a Giveaway!)

By Michael Kindness Uncategorized Add comments

good thief

I just found out (via Galleycat) that, last night, Hannah Tinti won the John Sargent Sr. First Novel Prize for her amazing book The Good Thief. I loved this book and am thrilled that it’s getting the attention it truly deserves. René Steinke, one of the prize judges, said that The Good Thief is “a book that I wanted everyone I know to read.” High praise indeed, considering the book was up against the likes of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle and Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter.

Hannah’s book was also named by the editors of The New York Times Book Review as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2008.

I talked about The Good Thief back in episode 15 of the podcast so you can listen to my comments there. If you haven’t read it yet, this book should definitely be added to your holiday wishlist!

Our holiday gift to you: Leave a comment below with a topic you’d like to hear Ann and I talk or write about. We’ll randomly pick a winner to receive a copy of The Good Thief!

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We encourage you to write down or print out the title information and shop at your local bookstore. Titles link to LibraryThing, a social networking site that allows you to catalog your home library. LibraryThing also links to various online purchasing options. Here are the books from this post:

The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti, Dial Press hardcover

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski, Ecco hardcover

Songs for the Butcher’s Daughter by Peter Manseau, Free Press hardcover

(all information is for the U.S. editions).

L

One topic that I would like to hear about on a Podcast would be Books that inspired the love of reading in you. Is there one book read early on in life that inspired a love of reading? Alice in Wonderland was mine for example. When I read it I was too young to read all the words without help,but it made me want to better my reading abilities so that I could follow in Alice’s adventures.
L

One topic that I would like to hear about on a Podcast would be Books that inspired the love of reading in you. Is there one book read early on in life that inspired a love of reading? Alice in Wonderland was mine for example. When I read it I was too young to read all the words without help,but it made me want to better my reading abilities so that I could follow in Alice’s adventures.
http://www.underthecoversandreading.wordpress.com Heidi

I’ve been wanting to read this book since I first heard about it. It understand the characters are unforgettable. On that theme I’d like to hear more about fictional characters others find unforgettable.
http://www.underthecoversandreading.wordpress.com Heidi

I’ve been wanting to read this book since I first heard about it. It understand the characters are unforgettable. On that theme I’d like to hear more about fictional characters others find unforgettable.
http://www.knitthink.typepad.com Amy

There was recently a ruckus when some of the Nobel judges said they don’t seriously consider American writers because they’re too self-absorbed and not global enough. A discussion of that would make an interesting topic!
http://www.knitthink.typepad.com Amy

There was recently a ruckus when some of the Nobel judges said they don’t seriously consider American writers because they’re too self-absorbed and not global enough. A discussion of that would make an interesting topic!
http://notenoughbookshelves.blogspot.com/2008/06/wg-5-story-telling.ht Alexa

I really like L ideas and maybe books that you read throughout your life that made a lastig impression and that you return to. You could ask listeners to join in too, I enjoyed it when people rang in last time with recommendations.

Maybe work through the 100 best books lost and tell us your thoughts if you’ve read them.

Other than that I really like the format you use. I love the podcast and hearing about your jobs is fascinating and makes me jealous!
http://notenoughbookshelves.blogspot.com/2008/06/wg-5-story-telling.ht Alexa

I really like L ideas and maybe books that you read throughout your life that made a lastig impression and that you return to. You could ask listeners to join in too, I enjoyed it when people rang in last time with recommendations.

Maybe work through the 100 best books lost and tell us your thoughts if you’ve read them.

Other than that I really like the format you use. I love the podcast and hearing about your jobs is fascinating and makes me jealous!
Anita Yancey

A topic I would like to hear about is what got her started in writing books.
Anita Yancey

A topic I would like to hear about is what got her started in writing books.
David Baynham

A topic I would like you to discuss is books that need to be brought back in print. John Williams wonderful book “Stoner” was recently brought back into print because it was discussed in online forums. Books go out of print fast today; even libraries clean their shelves more often now. True, they’re available through online dealers but it’s important to rediscover worthy books for readers today.
David Baynham

A topic I would like you to discuss is books that need to be brought back in print. John Williams wonderful book “Stoner” was recently brought back into print because it was discussed in online forums. Books go out of print fast today; even libraries clean their shelves more often now. True, they’re available through online dealers but it’s important to rediscover worthy books for readers today.
S

For the commuters on my holiday gift list I’d like to hear a discussion of great “listens.” Books that are as good to listen to as they are to read or “books” that are only available on audio at this time but might be printed in the future.
S

For the commuters on my holiday gift list I’d like to hear a discussion of great “listens.” Books that are as good to listen to as they are to read or “books” that are only available on audio at this time but might be printed in the future.
Eric Pearson

I would like to hear a discusion on favorite book characters. Who you would like to see in another book.Who you wish you could meet.
Eric Pearson

I would like to hear a discusion on favorite book characters. Who you would like to see in another book.Who you wish you could meet.
Melissa

I like all these ideas for new podcasts. I really like the audiobooks idea. I listen to a ton of audiobooks and the reader really does make a huge difference in the enjoyment of the audiobook.

Going through my bookshelf of yet unread books gave me another idea. What about a podcast on older books you wished you had read sooner? There are so many good NEW books coming out that all the current books I’ve bought soon turn into old books on my shelf since there never seems to be enough time to read them. I can’t catch up!
http://www.melissasmanicmusings.blogspot Melissa

I like all these ideas for new podcasts. I really like the audiobooks idea. I listen to a ton of audiobooks and the reader really does make a huge difference in the enjoyment of the audiobook.

Going through my bookshelf of yet unread books gave me another idea. What about a podcast on older books you wished you had read sooner? There are so many good NEW books coming out that all the current books I’ve bought soon turn into old books on my shelf since there never seems to be enough time to read them. I can’t catch up!
Heather

How about a podcast on the funniest book you’ve ever read? You could even talk about different categories of “funny.” Just a thought!

H
Heather

How about a podcast on the funniest book you’ve ever read? You could even talk about different categories of “funny.” Just a thought!

H