“Today Show” goes Literary
Or as literary as a major, mainstream morning show can get. I’m really excited that the “Today Show” will be highlighting authors. Anything that encourages people to have a dialogue about books is a wonderful thing. The first pick is The Bone Season, a dystopian novel by debut author Samantha Shannon. I have not read it and so I cannot comment on it. I do appreciate that the first book is by a debut author. A 21-year-old Oxford grad, Ms. Shannon sold a 7-part fantasy series to Bloomsbury. Some are saying she might be the next JK Rowling.
So kudos to “Today” for showcasing books. I do hope, however, that they also look to the wonderful books being put out by independent presses for future selections. Soho Press. Dzanc. Two Buck Radio. Graywolf. Red Hen. There are so many quality literary works that could use the gargantuan publicity a “Today Show” plug would bestow. And I think the reading public deserves some variety.
See the interview which aired Aug 20th. You might also want to mark your calendars for a Google Hangout on September 16th where readers can ask the author direct questions, much like a bookstore reading.