Janet Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Richard and Judy have announced their 2009 books. We already know that these choices drive the bestsellers list. I always start off not fancying any of their choices but then reading two or three! When Will There Be Good News? by Kate Atkinson The Luminous Life of Lilly Aphrodite by Beatrice Colin The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff The Cellist of Sarajevo by Steven Galloway The Brutal Art by Jesse Kellerman (link to hardcover edition - paperback appears to be released on 2 April 2009?) Netherland by Joseph O'Neill The Bolter by Frances Osbourne The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale December by Elizabeth H Winthrop So which, if any, do you plan to buy? Quote
Roland Butter Posted December 31, 2008 Posted December 31, 2008 Netherland and Mr Whicher have been on my "to buy" list, for sure. And say what you like about the merits or otherwise of the Richard and Judy list, but it certainly means you'll be able to get a deal on these books! Quote
Janet Posted December 31, 2008 Author Posted December 31, 2008 Oh for sure! Last year, WHS did lots of 'buy one R&J book, get another free' offers, as did Waterstone's. I haven't read the 'blurb' about the books yet so I'm unsure what appeals to me. Quote
Lilywhite Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I've already picked up Mr Wicher but I'll probably pick up a few more from this list as I see them about. Quote
Michelle Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I had a gift card to spend in WHSmiths, so I took a look at these, and decided on The Suspicions of Mr Whichers, and The Gargoyle. I can't say that any of the others called to me, and even The Gargoyle was a difficult second choice. Quote
Weave Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I have a copy of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale Quote
Chimera Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I already intended to read The 19th wife so I'll get that one for sure. I'll have a look at the others to see if they appeal to me. I didnt know about this 'list'. I guess it's a British thing. Quote
Iagegu Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I've already got Mr Wicher but will probably have a look at the others. Quote
kernow_reader Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 From the reviews I've read I'm drawn towards The 19th Wife. Quote
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