WPF: Announcing the 64 Authors and BRACKETS

[Heather Reads Books]

Gosh, this is exciting. So many of these authors are on my "get around to reading these people" list!

[Theresa]

Hilde wrote: "LibraryCin wrote: "Hilde wrote: "One more stupid question from a non-American. I see reference to ‘March Madness’ mentioned several places. Now, Google tells me this is the Basketball Championship,..."

I am an American living in NYC with an office next door to Madison Square Garden where things like March Madness and Final Four are played! I am not all that clear on what exactly they are! 🤣

So don't feel bad.

As an amusing aside...there were 2 highly descriptive scenes in A Suitable Boy set at cricket matches...and I did not understand one bit of the game being described.

[Theresa]

Hilde wrote: "I am sad about Steinbeck (and Dickens) too. Thought Dickens were so obvious he wouldn’t need an extra vote. But it looks likes a really fun game, lots of authors on that list I’ve never even heard of."

Dickens was one of my 2 picks and I am distressed. My other pick was Ann Patchett so not completely heartbroken.

But I also was secretly championing Dorothy Dunnett...who was also rejected.

[Jen K]

I also lost one to the randomizer. :( I'm pretty surprised at the list honestly but looking forward to reading from many.

@Theresa, thanks for Ann Patchett!!

[Book Concierge]

I went to a big basketball school for university and I still don't understand March Madness ... though I DO get caught up in the excitement.

[Anita]

Linda wrote: "I have another question. If the author we think is going to be the winner is out in this first round are we unable to continue to be in the running to be a winner? We can then only vote for authors..."

That's a good question, and the answer is yes . . .but I think I am going to make one or two adjustments to the challenge so that those whose winner is eliminated quickly can still earn participation points . . .in case you want to continue to play along and have a chance to earn some prizes.

[Book Concierge]

There are numerous authors named "Elizabeth George" and I just want to be sure that the Elizabeth George listed in this challenge is THIS author: Elizabeth George (author of the Inspector Lynley series)

[Anita]

Book Concierge wrote: "There are numerous authors named "Elizabeth George" and I just want to be sure that the Elizabeth George listed in this challenge is THIS author: Elizabeth George (author of the In..."

I will track down who submitted this name and double check with them, but for now, please go ahead and assume it is the author of the Lynley series, and I will give you credit for votes/pps regardless. Will get clarity before the vote takes place for sure!

[Theresa]

@BC and Anita - it is the Lynley series Elizabeth George - here's a comment by who nominated her: elizabeth george

[Book Concierge]

Thanks for finding that, Theresa!

[Theresa]

Book Concierge wrote: "Thanks for finding that, Theresa!"

I remembered because I have one early in the series in the TBR, and thought this challenge might prompt me reading. I am a fan though I stopped reading the series after a few. Happened during my younger lawyering years when I switched to cross stitch and other needlework for relaxation.