Links Featured in Episode #01: Holiday Books

Links featured in this episode:

Holidays On Ice by David Sedaris

Contributed by Eisha from Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast:
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

Contributed by Melissa from Book Nut:
Emma’s Christmas by Irene Trivas

Contributed by Edward Champion from Return of the Reluctant:
Against the Day by Thomas Pynchon
Lay of the Land by Richard Ford

Contributed by Isabella from Magnificent Octopus:
Auggie Wren’s Christmas Story by Paul Aster
Paul Auster reading on NPR

BookTalk #01: Holiday Books

It's holiday season, and the inaugural episode of BookTalk very appropriately features the theme of Holiday Books. Book lovers called our BookTalk voicemail line and recorded their thoughts about holiday books they remember, books they're reading, or book-related holiday gifts. The next episode will feature the theme of Winter Books. Call (415) 992-8622 before December 31 to record your thoughts about Winter-themed reading.

What Is BookTalk?

BookTalk is an audio podcast featuring recordings of booklovers around the world sharing their thoughts about books. Each episode has a theme, and we rely on you, readers and listeners, to create a global book club where we can talk about books that we have read or book-related stories.

This is a community endeavor. It means that everyone, including you, is invited to leave a voice recording on a special voicemail line I have set up to participate in each episode. The theme and call-in deadline for the next episode are shown in the box on the right side. We'd love to hear what you think about it, and what books you'd like to share. Be creative-- there are no rules. And while some people choose to include their name and their blog affiliations, feel free to be anonymous as well. Do whatever is comfortable for you.

Call us at (415) 992-8622. Don't be alarmed at the generic outgoing message, just go ahead and speak. We look forward to hearing from you!

The BookTalk Voice Message Line: (415) 992-8622