Comments on: BOTNS Books Podcast #52: In praise of women writers

By: The Secret History by Donna Tartt | A Good Stopping Point

The Secret History by Donna Tartt | A Good Stopping Point — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:42:46 +0000

[...] by: a number of book bloggers, but it was Michael from a Books on the Nightstand podcast whose recommendation initially placed the book on my to-read [...]

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By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:43 +0000

When I saw the hue & cry on Twitter about the lack of female writers on PW’s list, I was frankly annoyed. As Mel said, haven’t we gone beyond this? Does it do women writers any favors if they are “guaranteed” spots on any best book list? I could be totally wrong, but I’d imagine that would like to be judged on the same level playing field.
In addition, all lists like these are extremely subjective and you are never going to please everyone.
That said, my favorite book of 2009, The Help, by Kathryn Stockett, was omitted from PW’s top 10 list.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:00 +0000

By: Tressa

Tressa — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:29 +0000

I have just discovered your website and podcast. I’m so happy!! Reading is one of my favorite hobbies and I really dislike ending a great book without the anticipation of another great read inhand!

My favorite books most often come from recommendations, so what a treasure to find your site. I just finished Cutting for Stone, my husband is reading John Irving’s new book (Escape from Twisted River?). I’ve begun Olive Kittridge and have Waiting for Columbus ready in the wings. Thank you!

I find the segments of your show to be very informative and entertaining and I am recommending your site to friends and family.

I have never ‘blogged’ and am a bit overwhelmed by the Goodreads site. But I will try it.

Thanks again,
Tressa

By: Tressa

Tressa — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:00 +0000

I have just discovered your website and podcast. I’m so happy!! Reading is one of my favorite hobbies and I really dislike ending a great book without the anticipation of another great read inhand!

I find the segments of your show to be very informative and entertaining and I am recommending your site to friends and family.

I have never ‘blogged’ and am a bit overwhelmed by the Goodreads site. But I will try it.

Thanks again,
Tressa

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:28:05 +0000

I agree with you that Too Much Happiness by Alice Munro is an exquisite book. Ms. Munro has been my absolute favourite author for years; I think I own almost all of her books. Her writing style is very unique. She can pull you into the minds and lives of her characters so you feel as though you know them or have even met them at some point in your life. She is very deserving of her awards and accolades. I had the good fortune of meeting her once and she was a sweet, self-effacing, gentle woman who seemed just tickled that I wanted her to sign my books.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:28:00 +0000

By: Katherine

Katherine — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:10:24 +0000

Thanks for linking to the Bog blog… What I maybe should have said in the post was that it was the result of me walking upstairs to the booksellers, explaining, and saying, can you give me 10 great books you loved from this year by women? The results took just a couple minutes, and we had many that we didn’t include, and many I forgot to include by the time I was downstairs.

There are so many, the project is almost ridiculous. Which is why I suppose we all felt compelled to do it in the first place.

(PS One I kicked myself for the second I hit publish… Sarah Waters. Little Stranger)