We’re closing in on the end of our Civilians Read competition and another book gets the axe today. In today’s podcast we talk books in schools, great characters, Ann-Marie MacDonald’s particular brand of emotional abuse, and how Nic’s never been a sister. Oh, and we forget to plug in the mic post-confessional — but hey, we warned you this would be rough and tumble.
Listen in! [Running Time 24:06]
After another elimination, more debate, and certainly more wine, another confessional:
And here’s another chance to scour (some of) my bookshelves, plus Nic’s thousand words on Good to a Fault:
Thanks again for tuning in, and don’t miss our thrilling conclusion tomorrow! It’s pretty exciting stuff. You might even pee a little.
Low-blow, Natalie? You just can’t take my truth-bombs.
Yeah, “specious” would be a more accurate way to describe your Oprah argument. : p
And “redundant” would be an accurate way to describe more people discussing Fall on Your Knees.
“Redundant,” eh? Need I remind you that half of those involved in Civilians Read hadn’t read FALL ON YOUR KNEES until we started prepping for the debates? And don’t give me that “but does that mean EVERYONE has to read it” crap again. If you’re going to challenge the recommendation of FOYK, do it on the merits of the book.
Ah, how much easier it is to take off the gloves a posteriori–no need to hedge any bets! ; )
Fine. Then Canada does not need to read another depressing tome, excellent as though it may be, about people living a crappy life in the Maritimes. It’s coastal prairie fiction.
I will say that if you need to read one sad-sack epic, then it should be Fall on Your Knees. If you need to read one book that will better express the diversity it is to be Canadian, Nikolski is the obvious pick of choice.
Suck it up, sour grapes!
“coastal prairie” fiction! YIKES.
Wonder what Balser thinks?
Truth-bombs? Is that what’s going on in that fourth photo?
Nah, that’s truth-chunks.