Tuesday, January 24, 2012

I met Margaret Atwood!

Posted by IngridLola at 1:09 PM
Hi all, Ingrid here - guess what, last weekend I met Margaret Atwood!!


I bought a copy of The Edible Woman and she signed it for me. The other books of hers I've read are The Handmaid's Tale, The Blind Assassin, and Surfacing. For a long time I told everyone she was my favorite author, but it's been so long since I've read her that she has, unfortunately, been slipping from my radar. I can't wait to start on The Edible Woman. I also own Alias Grace and Cat's Eye, which I'm also looking forward to.

What is your favorite book by Margaret Atwood? Do you adore her as much as I do?

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literaryhoarders 11p · 688 weeks ago

Oh! Lucky you! My Atwood Favourites: The Blind Assassin, Alias Grace, The Robber Bride, and I liked the Handmaid's Tale too!
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Emily · 688 weeks ago

That's so cool! I've listened to her give a talk, live and in person, but I didn't get the chance to meet her. Like so many others, I loved The Handmaid's Tale, but I also really liked her book that was set on the island of Bequia, whose name eludes me at the moment...
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stinavw 80p · 688 weeks ago

This is so awesome! Did you get to talk to her at all? I'm impressed you got a photo!
I've read Cat's Eye, Handmaid's Tale, and The Blind Assassin, and I loved them all but I haven't read anything by her in the last 4 years or so. I have The Robber Bride and The Penelopiad waiting on my shelf.
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IngridLola14 79p · 688 weeks ago

Ha ... well, I was planning on asking her a question .. but I got nervous and froze so I didn't end up asking her anything. Derik made fun of me for it, haha. I just got so shy!
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stinavw 80p · 688 weeks ago

I know the feeling exactly! Same thing happened with me and Jeffrey Eugenides.
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Jennifer · 688 weeks ago

I met her over a year ago and had all these questions I wanted to ask. Upon getting face-to-face I became an awkward stuttering mess and my husband had to save me. Lol! The Edible Woman is great. I actually just reviewed The Robber Bride, which I also recommend.
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Melissa · 688 weeks ago

I can't believe you got to meet her! Jealous.
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nomadbettina 16p · 688 weeks ago

That is too cool!! I totally understand you for forgetting your questions though - the same thing would have happened to me I bet! My favourite book of hers is The Handmaid's Tale. I love that book.
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M.J. · 688 weeks ago

Oh, I'm jealous! I just finished my fourth Atwood novel, Alias Grace and I think it might be my favorite yet.
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Lorren · 688 weeks ago

That looks suspiciously like the BYU Bookstore. If it is I am DYING because I live so close and had no idea she was there! Lucky you!
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Wendy · 688 weeks ago

OMG - I would LOVE to meet her - lucky you!!!
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Loni · 688 weeks ago

I'm so jealous. Handmaid's Tale is my first and favourite. I also own Alias Grace and would like to get to it soon.
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bookedallweek 13p · 688 weeks ago

Yay! Jealous! My favorite Atwoods so far are Cat's Eye and Alias Grace...two you still luckily have to look forward to!
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Nancy · 688 weeks ago

Oh, oh, that's amazing! I'm looking forward to reading her The Handmaid's Tale.
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winstonsdad 43p · 687 weeks ago

wonderful what an amazing writer to meet ,all the best stu
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elenabooks 25p · 677 weeks ago

Oh my God, you are so lucky!! Margaret Atwood is an author to look up to. My favourite book is Alias Grace, I loved how complex the characers are and how historical facts can be revisited and rewritten!

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