For the eyes:
Join Heather at Capricious Reader and me as we host a To Kill a Mockingbird film (1962) party. Watch the film adaptation in the comfort of your own home, or a friend’s sofa, or on your laptop in bed, and live-tweet your thoughts and reactions using the hashtag #tkam; Heather is @capriciousReadr and I’m @TooFondOfBooks. Reserve your library/netflix copy now; we’ll start the movie at 8:30 pm on Friday, July 30 … BYOP (Bring Your Own Popcorn). Gregory Peck (deep sigh!) … need I say more?!
For the ears:
This is audiobook week, and I’d be remiss in not mentioning that the audiobook edition of To Kill a Mockingbird is available from HarperCollins. The link above will take you to the publisher’s website, where you can click a link to hear an audio excerpt. Have any of you listened to this classic on audio? I’ve only read the print edition, but I think I’d enjoy listening to this!
For the wallet:
Have you ever looked at the ads for Bauman Rare Books that sometimes run on the back of the New York Times Book Review (Sunday supplement)? This one ran a few weeks ago, and inscribed first edition (1960) of To Kill A Mockingbird. Guess how much?! Higher. Higher. Higher. You’re getting warmer. Warmer. Yes, $35,000!
So, did you buy that inscribed version? LOL
The audio version of To Kill A Mockingbird is my favorite audiobook. The one I listened to was narrated by Sissy Spacek. I’m not sure of the spelling, but she’s the Oscar-winning actress. Her southern accent won me over.
Whoa, $35.000.00! I’ll run right out and buy it. LOL!
Hey! I just had a birthday! Someone can buy it for me! hee hee
That audio book is really one in a million. Sissy Spacek IS Scout. I would highly recommended it anyone and everyone, even if you are not an audio fan.
I want to listen to the audio version of this one. Loved that book.
I’ll watch, I’ll watch! Of course, that means I’ve got to remember. You will remind me, right?!
Kathy – maybe when the kids are out of college I’ll have that kind of pocket change!
Margot – you’ve convinced me that I need to get the audiobook … not sure I’ll be able to get to it this month, but I’ll try.
Beth – get two, they’re small
Sandy – happy (belated) birthday! I’m sure your husband and kids have forgotten where they hid the book after they wrapped it.
diane – Margot and Sandy have me adding the audio of TKAM to my wishlist
Lisa – I’ll remind you, yes! My blog readers won’t be able to avoid my TKAM reminders next month.
I’m thinking of the audio version for this reread.
Is the movie time 8:30 EASTERN time? Cause if it is, I might just have to settle for dreaming about Gregory Peck.