Books on the Nightstand, Episode 45 (24:23)
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Today, we look at a few ways that the internet is changing reading. Readers are connecting with authors in new ways. Book blogs and podcasts are popping up for every reading interest. I'm sure that at least a few Books on the Nightstand readers and listeners have book blogs or podcasts. If you do, please tell us about it in the comments -- we'd love to share your site with others.
Twitter is another great place for book conversations, including monthly Twitter book clubs. Many of our favorite bookellers are on Twitter, also, sharing their recommendations and talking about the books that they are excited about. If you're on twitter, or want to be, feel free to follow Michael and Ann by clicking the links on our names.
Segment two looks at science books that can be enjoyed by non-scientists, including The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, which will be a PBS special airing in October. You can watch the trailer for the documentary, below:
Ann talks about The Age of Wonder by Richard Holmes, and The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments by George Johnson.
In "2 Books We Can't Wait for you to Read," Michael talks about The Magicians by Lev Grossman, a book that can be described as Harry Potter meets Narnia for adults. Ann is thrilled to finally be able to talk about The Year of the Flood, the new novel by Margaret Atwood that is set in a future time, where the environment and religion have transfomed the landscape and everyday life in a way that only a master storyteller can imagine.___________________
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, Random House trade paperback
The Age of Wonder by Richard Holmes, Pantheon hardcover
The 10 Most Beautiful Experiments by George Johnson, Knopf hardcover
The Magicians by Lev Grossman, Pengin hardcover
The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood, Doubleday hardcover
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