Angela Ryser
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Chris Bohjalian:
I really enjoy not only your novels but your blog posts. You are an informed author who takes the necessary time to research and present supporting ideas. My question is this: Why do you not review on Goodreads the books you read? I would be most interested to hear your opinions. If you don't care to post your answer to the general public, I would welcome a note. Thank you!
Chris Bohjalian
I have so many friends who are authors and I am reading so many of their books. So, if I like a book, I simply give it five stars on Goodreads. If I do not like a book, I simply do not list it. This way readers can see the books I have enjoyed to one degree or another, but I don't hurt anyone's feelings.
Now I do review books as a critic for the Washington Post and the Boston Globe. That is, obviously, very different. I never know the person whose book I am reviewing, and I can give a lengthy review.
Now I do review books as a critic for the Washington Post and the Boston Globe. That is, obviously, very different. I never know the person whose book I am reviewing, and I can give a lengthy review.
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Barb H
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Chris Bohjalian:
Hi Chris, I am a Goodreads Friend and have read many of your books. I am a member of Friends of the Needham Library in Needham, MA. In addition to many other things, we arrange for programs for the library. We are looking forward to planning during this season of mainly Zoom encounters. Would you consider speaking at a program with us? If so, I would appreciate a more private method for correspondence. Suggestions?
Armineh Helen
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Chris Bohjalian:
I am delighted to write to such a great Armenian author! I am also a 'grandma' Armenian author. I loved your "Sandcastle Girls." Now that I have published my last book, I will start reading more of your books. Any suggestions to which of your books I should start with first?
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