And so the long-awaited day arrives! Welcome to Civilians Read 2010. Our five intrepid panelists have completed their first day of competition and there’s been no blood yet (though no books eliminated either). Before you give the podcast a listen, have a look at our pre-game segment direct from the KIRBC confessional (also known as the bathroom — the only room with a door).
Now on to the main event! (My apologies in advance for the GarageBand intro, your humble amateur producer lacks the time to troll creative commons music offerings) Give day 1 a listen (Running time 29:32):
In case you wanted to have a peek inside KIRBC studios, a few Day 1 photos:
Thus, we leave day 1 behind us. Thoughts so far on our panelists’ arguments? Or perhaps you care to hazard a guess as to which book is going home first? Join the conversation and stay tuned tomorrow.
You guys are too adorable. I put you all on a sammich and eat you! (That’s a compliment. I don’t usually like bread.)
Man, do I ever talk fast and trip over my tongue when I get going! Oy.
That’s because your brilliant thoughts come in fast and furious!
Y’all are awesome! I’m having so much fun listening along.
Now I need to hurry and finish Good To A Fault so I can listen to the end of your show. Can’t weigh in totally until I’ve finished but I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who doesn’t quite get it…
Coincidentally, GtaF reminds me a lot of an American book, The Solace of Leaving Early by Haven Kimmel. So, for anyone who did like GtaF, you might give Solace a try.
I LOVE that it looks like Nic is teaching me things in this photo.
This is AWESOME, you guys!
I’m writing a post about it…
Julie, so glad to have you on board. Agreed that GTaF takes some warming up to, although around 300 is when the bomb drops.
Steph, glad you’re excited! Can’t wait to read the post!
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you guys are such a bunch of charmers. high fives all around!
Hi guys,
It looks like the girl on the left of the picture is going to benefit most from your new book club. Isn’t she reading her book upside down? :)
Joking aside good luck with the new venture!
Warmest
Rob
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To the other members of Civilian Reads… Balser will throw ‘bows. (that’s elbows). She learned that on the basketball court and is not afraid of flagrant fouls, boxing out and out muscling you for the Civilian Reads crown.
What does the winner get anyway?
Hmmm. I don’t know. An interview on the Afterword, maybe?
eternal glory. maybe some choice ECW titles.
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