DC Public Library discussion

This is a great new podcast! I liked the discussion of the two books a lot, and didn't think anything either reviewer said was out-of-bounds. I would only ask that you even out the volume on the two mikes-- it was hard to hear TaChalla.

I haven't read Wild but will consider it now after hearing this discussion. I read Eat,Pray,Love and really struggled with completing it. I really only picked it to read because there was so much hype about it and the movie (screenplay) was much better.

First of all, I love this discussion! I can't wait to hear more. That being said, I really enjoyed Eat, Pray, Love. I don't disagree with your comments, necessarily, but I still enjoyed it. It didn't need to relate to me, or be the answer to everything, or even reflect all her flaws for me to like it. I think Elizabeth Gilbert is a superb writer, so I enjoyed the prose. Liking this book led me to read Gilbert's latest fiction, The Signature of All Things, which I absolutely loved. I thank you for the suggestion, I will definitely put Wild on my list.

I'm not mad about your opinions, though! I love hearing everyone's thoughts on books, so I appreciate the discussion. I find it so interesting when others don't like a book that I loved, or vice versa. Thanks!

Thanks for the feedback. Any suggestions for underrated or overrated books?

I love the premise of this podcast! Thank you for daring to critique well-known (and in this case, fairly highly-acclaimed) literature. Also, thank you for providing your own positive reviews of an alternate book at the same time. It achieves a great balance!

I don't have any suggestions off the top of my head, but I'll think about it and repost when I do!

So our next topic is "Battle Royale" by Koshon Takami vs "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins. What are your thoughts? Have any of you read the under-rated "Battle Royale"?

I haven't read either book. Looking forward to hearing your podcast on "Battle Royale" by Koshon Takami vs "Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.

Any suggested (under-rated) alternatives to the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt? We are looking for a coming of age novel that deals with loss and grieving. Some ideas we are floating are "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Foer, "The World to Come" by Dara Horn or "Tell the Wolves I'm Home" by Carol Rifka Brunt.

Thank you for your thoughts on both "Battle Royale" and "Hunger Games" I still don't see myself reading either but good points were made for each book's content and plot.

It's just not for me. I do enjoy your podcast though. It is good to know that there are alternative books available sometimes.

That sounds like my kind of book! :-)

I'd like to see a Read This Not That recommendation for Memoirs of a Geisha.