Sep 06

BOTNS Podcast #145: Opening the Mailbag

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Hurricane Irene left us scrambling for power and phone service, so we didn’t have time to put together a “regular” episode. Instead, this week we bring you, well… YOU, by opening the (voice)mail bag.

We got several voicemails about the study saying spoilers can actually enhance enjoyment of a story. Some of you agreed with the study and some of you agreed with me and my no spoiler stance.

We also got a wonderful response to our episode on author events, including from authors, from a bookstore employee and from many of you who love to attend events.

Finally, our last group includes recommendations for West with the Night by Beryl Markham, Too Many Cooks by Emily Franklin, A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg, The Recipe Club by Andrea Israel and Nancy Garfinkel, and the Jedi Journals interview with Ready Player One author Ernie Cline.

[image: _Nathan_W_ via flickr]

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  • http://iwriteinbooks.wordpress.com/ Pam

    Hooray for prerecording and I’m glad that even with the outtages, you were able to get back on track. Thanks for the updates!

  • http://twitter.com/MEAndersFit M.E. Anders

    Just wanted to chime in that I am a new listener, and I love your podcast.  This mailbag episode was fun!  I felt a part of the reading community at large.

  • http://www.booksonthenightstand.com AnnKingman

    Thanks, M.E.! We love the BOTNS community, and I’m glad that you felt a part of it so quickly.

  • http://www.booksonthenightstand.com AnnKingman

    We place a priority on delivering episodes on a reliable schedule, so I’m glad we didn’t have to disappoint!

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