From the Independent: Cultural Life: Jodi Picoult, author
About two years ago, Jodi Picoult was the keynote speaker at BEA. At that time, I had not read any of her books—although I had The Tenth Circle, sitting on my nightstand. As I listened to her speak about her writing process, I was impressed. Was I impressed by her books? Well…they’re enjoyable, but not something I would review on this site.
In any event, Ms. Picoult came across as very personable, and unlike Jonathan Littell, she’s seems like the everyman’s writer. Below is a quick interview from The Independent:
Cultural Life: Jodi Picoult, author
Interview by Charlotte Cripps
Friday, 1 May 2009
Books
I just was lucky enough to read Alice Hoffman’s upcoming ‘The Story Sisters’. Wow, that’s all I can say. Currently I have ‘The Story of Edgar Sawtelle’ on my Kindle – which makes the 600-page book a little more user-friendly!
Television
I’m addicted to ‘Lost’ – it’s the smartest character-driven show on TV. My guilty pleasures are ‘American Idol’ (I watch it with my kids!) and ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.
Films
I recently got to see ‘The Reader’, and thought Kate Winslet totally deserved that Oscar. I’m a little bit in love with Robert Pattinson from ‘Twilight’. ‘Duplicity’ was great fun as well – snappy, smart dialogue, which is a rarity. But the film I’m most looking forward to is the movie adaptation of ‘My Sister’s Keeper’, due out in the UK in June.
Theatre
I recently took my son to Broadway to see Patti LuPone starring in ‘Gypsy’, ‘Spring Awakening’ and ‘Grease’. And during upcoming trips in the UK, I’m seeing ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’, ‘We Will Rock You’, and ‘La Cage aux Folles’. Can’t wait!
Rebeca Schiller is the editor of Alvah's Books. She reviews literary fiction and non-fiction.
I have been a big fan of the book and watched the movie for the heck of it and I’ve got to say, that was one hell of a movie to watch. I was nearly on the edge of my seat when watching My Sister’s Keeper. I knew about the story plot and everything, but never did I anticipate me getting teary at the end. The movie is a simply must see movie. For those you haven’t watched it yet, I recommend watching it at http://tr.im/mysisters
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