Why people recommend it
Garner's Quotations by Dwight Garner is a delightfully eclectic compendium of witty, obscure, and profound remarks gathered by the veteran New York Times book critic. On The Book Review episode titled Ann Patchett on ‘These Precious Days’, which aired on July 18, 2024, host Pamela Paul enthusiastically plugged the book during the critics roundtable. Paul noted that because Dwight Garner neither would nor could say it himself, she felt compelled to inform the audience that Garner's own unofficial, wonderfully weird kind of literature was finally out in paperback. Her playful endorsement highlighted the unique personality embedded within the collection, celebrating Garner's idiosyncratic taste and deep appreciation for the written word. By bringing up the paperback release on the podcast, Paul provided listeners with a window into the charmingly obsessive mind of a dedicated critic, recommending the book as an entertaining and intellectually stimulating treasure trove for anyone who loves language, sharp commentary, and memorable turns of phrase.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“and that is to say cuz Dwight will not and cannot say it himself that Dwight Garner's own unofficial weird kind of literature is out now in paperback Garner quotations”
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“can you tell us about your new book Garner's quotations yeah I I I sort of compiled it rather rather than wrote it”