For anyone in the Dallas area, the 17th Season of the Arts & Letters Live program has just been announced. This season they have one of my favorite authors on their program list, Joanne Harris. Know who else is stopping by? Tracy Chevalier, Geraldine Brooks, Anne Lamott, and Marjane Satrapi. There are some others I’d enjoy listening to as well but the only bad part about all of this is the cost. $37 a ticket per author event does put quite a damper on this for me.
Anyway, moving on to other things I can get excited about I just saw that Becky is hosting the 19th Century Women Writers challenge! This means I might be able to read some of those classics I’ve been putting off for so long. Really, isn’t this challenge great? I’ll get back to you guys on this but I’m pretty sure I’m going to throw in my name for this one as well.
Finally, last night was just one of those nights where I couldn’t settle down with any one book. I tried a couple of new books but nothing was working for me so I did what I usually do when this happens…. Fall back on a series I like as I know the characters and know what to expect from the author. It was the perfect choice as I quickly relaxed and started to enjoy another adventure with Inspector Banks. I started Blood at the Root by Peter Robinson which is the 9th book in the series.
The Arts and Letters Live program does sound like quite an event! Thirty-seven dollars per event does sound pretty steep though. 🙁
I hope this next year I can start at the beginning with Peter Robinson’s series, now that I’ve read the latest book. 🙂 I hope you enjoy Blood at the Root! I just finished my current book and have to decide what to read next.
Oh man, another challenge? I just joined two but this one looks good, too. *sigh* Will I never catch up on my challenges?
Love Anne Lamott. Her BIRD BY BIRD was a wonderful how-to-write (and how not to write) book. I think I’d pay $37 to see her speak. But at that cost, I’d definitely pick and choose.
Wow, what a list of authors! I’d love to see a few of them. I agree, $37 is a bit much for each event.
Girl, you need to volunteer! You will get in for free or lower costs.
Yeah, that $37 per ticket is a bit of a stretch – especially if there are several authors you would like to see…
the 19th Century Women Writers challenge sounds interesting.
What a great selection of authors! I would certainly love to attend and although the price seems high, I think what it costs to go to the movies or out to eat, and would gladly make a few sacrifices in order to hear these authors in person. You could also request tickets for Christmas or birthday presents!
$37 per author event? Good gracious!
Literary Feline – Ooh I bet you’d really like the Peter Robinson books. Very well written – detective has flaws and all but I still like him. Seems real!
aka Nik – Wait til you see how many challenges I’m going to sign up for. I’ve lost my mind 🙂
Karen Olson – Isn’t Anne Lamott great? I got the chance to see her in Dallas a couple of years ago. She was hilarious.
Tara – Yep, that $37 bucks is pricey. Plus if you get the book then just think how much more you’ll be spending. Eep.
Isabel – I should shouldn’t I? I did it a couple of years and it’s fun but then you also aren’t guaranteed a seat! That would suck.
Christine – I think they should give a discount for more than two events or something. You know.
Jenclair – ooh that is a good idea. I may have to revise my letter to Santa 😉
Stefanie – It’s a lot isn’t it? I mean, if I only wanted to go to one event well I could be ok with that but I want to see at least 5 authors. Sorry. I just can’t do that. Especially now that I’m not even working! 🙂
I can already tell I might have to craft my next trip to Dallas around some of the Arts & Letters Live appearances. Yay!
Can’t swing the $37 right here at Christmas, but I’m glad events like these are going on in the area!
Andi – A sign of the true bookworm 🙂
Tiffany – I know, I wish I could but I’d rather invest that money in books! Actually if you ever check out The Dallas Morning News, they have a section where they mention the authors who are on tour every week. Sometimes it’s surprising to see the big names that show up around here 🙂
My, Becky’s challenge sounds tempting!!!!
LK – Doesn’t it sound great? I mean, how can I not join… I could finally be prompted to read those classics that have been sitting on my shelves for ever.