Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 22nd for my next blog talk radio show! I'll be talking to Thrity Umrigar, author of the acclaimed reading group favorite The Space Between Us, as well as a book group.We'll also be taking calls from anyone who'd like to join the discussion. Umrigar's The Space Between Us tells the story of two women in India -- Sera Dubash is an upper middle class housewife whose opulent lifestyle hides her abusive marriage and Bhima is the stoic, hardened illiterate woman who has worked in her household for more than twenty years. This powerful and perceptive novel demonstrates how the lives of the rich and poor are intrinsically connected yet vastly removed from each other, and how the strong bonds of womanhood are eternally opposed by the divisions of class and culture.
The first ten people to respond in comments that they want to participate in the show will recieve a free copy of the book. Browse inside the book here, read a Q&A with Umrigar here, here's the reading group guide and set your reminder for the show here.
Oh my gosh! My book club met Monday night and I was telling them I want to read this book. PLEASE count me in!
Posted by: Prisca | April 23, 2008 at 10:37 PM
I read this book awhile back. Don't count me as one of the 10, but I'd like to listen when you host the on-air book club. It's a terrific book!
Posted by: Julie P. | April 24, 2008 at 08:41 AM
This is so cool. I've set my reminder for the show, but I'm not 100% sure that I'll get to participate. Don't count me in as part of the 10, but I'll do my best to be there.
Posted by: Lisa | April 24, 2008 at 11:50 AM
This is so cool. I've set my reminder for the show, but I'm not 100% sure that I'll get to participate. Don't count me in as part of the 10, but I'll do my best to be there.
Posted by: Lisa | April 24, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Hi,
I would love to join in, but only if the 4pm start time is EST. I am on the west coast so if it is at 4pm EST, then count me in.
Ti
Posted by: Ti | April 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I would love to participant so please count me in. I can't wait to read this book.. Thanks!
Posted by: Lisa C. | April 24, 2008 at 12:42 PM
I'd love to participate as well!
Posted by: Sara | April 24, 2008 at 03:24 PM
I would love to participate!
Thank you!
Posted by: Jenn | April 24, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Count me in! I've heard such great comments on this book, I'd love to read it!
Posted by: Laura | April 24, 2008 at 04:14 PM
i would love to count me in....hope i get the station as we are in a rural area but count me in and i will scan everywhere
Posted by: peggy clayton | April 24, 2008 at 04:46 PM
Thanks everyone! And to clarify, the show is available to everyone -- if you want to participate you call in to this number: (347) 945-6149
and if you want to just listen, you just go to www.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Book-Club-Girl
at 7 pm EST on May 22 and you can hear it right through your computer. No actual radio is necessary!
Posted by: Book Club Girl | April 25, 2008 at 10:16 AM
Ti -- I need your email in order to contact you about the show, and to get your snail mail address. It doesn't come through when you post. Can you send me your snail mail address at bookclubgirlATgmailDOTcom?
thanks!
Posted by: Book Club Girl | April 25, 2008 at 01:00 PM
I'm a little confused whether 10 people have responded or not, so if not, please count me in, as I would love to participate!
Thank you,
Beth
Posted by: Beth Docherty | April 26, 2008 at 02:16 AM
Last year, Thrity Umrigar was actually gracious enough to be conferenced into my book club up in Cleveland. She was amazing- seemed very comfortable with us and did not rush the conversation in the least. Talented and very insightful writer.
Posted by: Karen in OH | April 29, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I would like to participate in the radio show. ;-)
Posted by: kristen | April 30, 2008 at 09:41 PM
I just signed into my typepad account so hopefully my email link will work this time. I look forward to participating.
Posted by: kristen | April 30, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Just checking in, as I've emailed everyone who has expressed interest in participating (except Ti, I need to know how to contact you!) I've heard back from some of you but am still waiting on addresses from a few of you. So if you're still interested, send me your address. Thanks!!
Posted by: Book Club Girl | May 01, 2008 at 01:42 PM
I just finished this book last night. My book club is reading it. Surprise ending with twists and turns. I resisted this book as it appeared to be a downer. I enjoyed the author's rich style of writing and her vivid descriptions. If you need another person to participate on Thurs. please let me know, as I checked the book out from the library.
Thanks, Sarah A. Former literature teacher
Posted by: Sarah A. | May 16, 2008 at 04:30 PM