Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.
Friday, November 20, 2009
101 BOOK BLOGS YOU NEED TO READ
Pardon my immodesty here but The Bookman was mightily chuffed to find his blog in this list, at number 85 !!
Check out the site, only when you have an hour or two to spare though because one can easily become severly distracted by the astonishing amount of comment, views and reviews that are out there.
Yay!
ReplyDeleteA well deserved spot on the list, Mr Bookman.
Good on you, Bookman! Your blog is compulsory reading for me at least once a day!
ReplyDeleteWell deserved - you are an integral part of the literary life of NZ and it's fantastic to have someone who cares so passionately about both local and international literature and it has been a huge thrill for me to be able to participate sometimes doing reviews.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments which are truly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteYou desreve a medal or a gong or similar Bookman. Thank you for so tirelessly keeping us up to date with the book world both here and abroad.
ReplyDeleteAs a rural library user who has nothing to do with the book trade apart from borrowing and occasionally buying the books you talk about on your blog may I add my thanks for the great job you do. And soon we will be able to get Broadband out here which means your blog will be even better as presently it takes an age sometimes to download. But it is worth waiting for. My warm thanks to you.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonder – and your making it onto the 100 book blogs list is well deserved. Everyone in the literary community appreciates the dedication you have put into your site.
ReplyDeleteThis blog must surely be a full-time unpaid job for you! Your efforts on behalf of book publishers authors and readers are much appreciated.
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