Book · 2013 · award:national_book_award=2013
The Good Lord Bird
Why people recommend it
The Good Lord Bird by James McBride is a historical novel that won the National Book Award for Fiction in 2014. The book received high praise and discussion on The Book Review podcast. Host Pamela Paul shared a listener email recommending the audiobook version alongside another title by the same author. John Williams also discussed the novel in relation to its prestigious National Book Award win. In addition, Jumana Katib mentioned the book while noting its acclaimed television miniseries adaptation starring Daveed Diggs and Ethan Hawke. The novel has garnered enduring recognition for its imaginative historical narrative, distinctive protagonist, and successful transition to the screen, cementing its place as a celebrated work in contemporary American fiction.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
- Jumana Katib Discussed
- John Williams Discussed
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“speaking of fun your last novel the good Lord bird is being turned into a TV series miniseries right by Showtime right starring D Diggs and Ethan Hawk”
“my two cents on great audio books are two by James McBride Deacon King Kong and the good Lord bird”
Jumana Katib — 1 mention
“so you might know James McBride who's the author he won the national book award for the good Lord bird which has been turned into a really great miniseries”
John Williams — 1 mention
“and then he wrote the good Lord bird which won the national book award for fiction in 2014”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“In 2013 the good Lord bird in between there was a short story collection five karat soul and his new novel is Deacon King Kong”
“but he's also known for a historical novel called the good Lord bird which is about the Civil War era notable figure John Brown”