It's Top Ten Tuesday! A Giveaway Every Week this Summer!
It's Top Ten Tuesday-I'm counting down the Top Ten Book Club Girl on Air shows every Tuesday this summer. These are the shows that have had the most listens, including during both their initial airing and subsequent downloads.
Each week I'm asking you to give a listen and comment with something you learned from the show. One commenter will be chosen to win that week's featured book and a tote bag. Last week we started the countdown at #10 with our show featuring Mary Kay Andrews discussing her novel, Deep Dish. Mary Kay Andrews was kind enough to also donate a copy her her brand new book, Summer Rental, to the prize package. And the winner of both books and the tote bag is....Susan from Susan's Literary Cafe! Congratulations Susan! Send your snail mail address to me at bookclubgirl AT gmail DOT com.
Coming in at #9 on the Book Club Girl on Air countdown is our show with Thrity Umrigar discussing her bestselling book club favorite The Space Between Us. Listen to the show and leave a comment with something you learned from the show and you'll be entered to win The Space Between Us, plus an advance copy of Thrity's new novel, coming in January 2012, The World We Found, and of course, a Book Club Girl tote bag to tote them both the beach! I'll choose one random commenter from all those received by midnight, Friday, July 8th to win.
Thanks for the giveaway! I loved this book and the show the first time around! I learned a bit about a culture I had never really read about before when I picked this up last year.
i haven't read this book yet but i get the majority of my book reads from suggestions - thanks for the tip on this one. i've added it to my "to-read" list.
I learned that the book is about two women who live very different lives, who discover they have a real commonality between them. This book sounds like it would be an excellent read!
I learned that Thrity didn't intend to make the characters good vs. bad. My book club mentioned this aspect too - of the women being portrayed as good and the men as bad. But, as Thrity discussed she didn't see it that way. She saw her characters as humans that have been shaped by their circumstances and their upbringings, etc. A great book - we had an awesome discussion and even though I read this in the Fall - listening to this author chat brought all the characters back to me - the sign of a really great characterization and memorable plot. Thanks!!!!
"The Space Between" sounds like it delves into some topics that interest me: power, gender, social/cultural conditions and the human condition/psychology—from a perspective I think I understand if not empathize with. I am definitely interested to read it and check out more about Thrity. Thanks to author and hostess and questioners! :-)
I read this book and loved it so I enjoyed listening to your discussion with the author. I like the point she made about the book's theme of power and those that wield it - I hadn't considered that but it does feature in so many of the relationships in the novel.
My favorite things that I have learned is about authors I had previously never heard of. I have added several to my revolving Farris wheel of favorites. This author is a case in point.
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I learned that The Space Between Us was published in India and has done quite well there. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by: bermudaonion (Kathy) | July 05, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Thanks for the giveaway! I loved this book and the show the first time around! I learned a bit about a culture I had never really read about before when I picked this up last year.
Posted by: Melissa C | July 05, 2011 at 09:24 AM
I learnt that many people who read the book are able to relate to the characters or circumstances being mentioned in the book.
Posted by: Grace | July 05, 2011 at 10:45 AM
i haven't read this book yet but i get the majority of my book reads from suggestions - thanks for the tip on this one. i've added it to my "to-read" list.
Posted by: Jodi Lupp | July 05, 2011 at 10:47 AM
I learned that the book is about two women who live very different lives, who discover they have a real commonality between them. This book sounds like it would be an excellent read!
Posted by: ELLEN FRANCIS | July 05, 2011 at 10:51 AM
This has been on my list for a while. Thanks for hosting a giveaway. I missed this show and look forward to catching up.
Posted by: Martha@Hey, I want to read that | July 05, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Loved hearing the interview . . . I am always searching for new authors and looking forward to reading Ms. Umriger's books. Thanks for the site!!
Posted by: Diana Kelly | July 05, 2011 at 11:01 AM
I really enjoy the book suggestions. I haven't read The Space Between Us yet.
Posted by: Melody | July 05, 2011 at 11:51 AM
I learned that Thrity didn't intend to make the characters good vs. bad. My book club mentioned this aspect too - of the women being portrayed as good and the men as bad. But, as Thrity discussed she didn't see it that way. She saw her characters as humans that have been shaped by their circumstances and their upbringings, etc. A great book - we had an awesome discussion and even though I read this in the Fall - listening to this author chat brought all the characters back to me - the sign of a really great characterization and memorable plot. Thanks!!!!
Posted by: Susie | July 05, 2011 at 12:04 PM
I love books that let me glimpse into the life of another culture, especially one as foreign to me as India. Can't wait to read this one!
Posted by: Jessica | July 05, 2011 at 12:19 PM
"The Space Between" sounds like it delves into some topics that interest me: power, gender, social/cultural conditions and the human condition/psychology—from a perspective I think I understand if not empathize with. I am definitely interested to read it and check out more about Thrity. Thanks to author and hostess and questioners! :-)
Posted by: Monica | July 05, 2011 at 04:26 PM
I read this book and loved it so I enjoyed listening to your discussion with the author. I like the point she made about the book's theme of power and those that wield it - I hadn't considered that but it does feature in so many of the relationships in the novel.
Posted by: Colleen | July 05, 2011 at 09:51 PM
This book explores the culture and unique characters which sound fascinating and memorable.
Posted by: pearl | July 06, 2011 at 10:36 AM
My favorite things that I have learned is about authors I had previously never heard of. I have added several to my revolving Farris wheel of favorites. This author is a case in point.
Posted by: Kelly | July 07, 2011 at 04:01 PM
I've never heard of this author or book before and I'm always happy when i stumble upon awesome books!
Posted by: Alexa | July 08, 2011 at 02:41 PM