Discussion starters:
~ Caribousmom: Blogger Impact – inspired by author Beth Kephart’s editorial, The Value Rubric: Do Book Bloggers Really Matter?
Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list:
~ The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye, mentioned by author Laurie King on Facebook
~ Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski, reviewed by Julie at Book Hooked Blog
~ The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons, reviewed by Katy at A Few More Pages
Book to movie news:
~ The screenplay for the film adaptation of Catching Fire will not be written by Suzanne Collins. Uh, oh…
Other bookish links:
~ Mystery Writers of America announces the 2012 Edgar Award Nominees
~ Are you a fan of the British television series Downton Abbey? If so, publishers have a suggested reading list for you.
~ Penguin is pulling their audiobooks from library download site, Overdrive. After Brilliance Audio pulled the same thing, I’m wondering about the future availability of downloadable audiobooks at the library.
Twitter: Marleen (Meentje63)
says:
I should be getting a review copy of The Gods of Gotham in the mail one of these days and I’m really looking forward to it since I read lots of positive comments about this book.
Marleen Kennedy´s last post ..BURY YOUR DEAD
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Marleen – I requested an ARC of Gods of Gotham from Shelf Awareness – fingers crossed!
Twitter: Vasilly
says:
Oh no! I had no idea that Brilliance Audio pulled their audiobooks from the library or that Penguin just did the same thing! I don’t listen to audiobooks that much but many readers depend on them especially those with vision problems. What is going on with these companies? I don’t see library patrons going out and buying more audiobooks because the library doesn’t have them. They’re just too expensive sometimes.
Great links, Carrie.
Vasilly´s last post ..Reading, or lack of
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
V – I know – to purchase an unabridged audiobook costs a lot – usually around 50 bucks – no way can I do that! Hopefully, my library will continue to purchase Penguin audio on CD and I will have to rip them to my computer.
I think the Gods of Gotham looks terrific – I hope to get a copy to read one of these days!
Thanks for the linky love
Wendy´s last post ..Blogger Impact
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Wendy – you’re very welcome.
That’s really too bad about Penguin pulling out of the audiobook library market. I think they’re making a marketing mistake. I don’t know how many times I hear about people
“reading” a book in one format (audio, ebook, print) and then buying it in another to enjoy it in a different way, but it’s a lot.
Sherry Early´s last post ..Saturday Review of Books: January 21, 2012
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Sherry – I do, too – there are books that I initially listened to on audio that I now own in print.
Twitter: robnmccormack
says:
How sad it is that I don’t recognize any of the books on the Mystery writers list of nominees. And I read all kinds of mysteries. Thanks for the links.
Robin McCormack´s last post ..TLC Tour: The Silent Oligarch by Chris Morgan Jones
Twitter: booksandmovies
says:
Robin – I didn’t recognize many of the titles, either!
Twitter: bookjourney
says:
I have not tried downloading audios at my library (yet)… but I certainly plan(ned) to. Thanks for the links Carrie… much to check out this week!
Sheila (Book Journey)´s last post ..Recommended Audio List And I Need Your Suggestions
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Sheila – I am hoping they will continue to get Penguin titles on disc – it’s just a lot easier not to have to rip them to my computer before I transfer them to my MP3 player.
Twitter: myeclecticbooks
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Oh no! I can’t afford to purchase audiobooks:(
Melissa´s last post ..In My Mailbox (22)
Twitter: booksandmovies
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Melissa – you and me both!
Just finished the God of Gotham and loved it! The writing is magical and I am in love with Timothy Wilde! fortunately I see on the author’s website that a sequel is in the works. the unexpected nature of how Timothy’s relationships pan out elevates this book above a historical mystery/romance and reveals so much human-ness!
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