Caleb Carr "The Legend of Broken"

A talk by Caleb Carr at Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck dealing with his new book "The Legend of Broken."

[@Cynthiatomaski-s4b]

I have always believed that the sensual/tactild experience of possessing a physical book was such an important part of reading. You were so right, Caleb. Miss you. Schlaf schön.

[@gwenniegirl50]

I truly didn’t understand and appreciate the comments made about e-books versus physical books. It’s true there is a sensory experience in holding a book tactile sensations of turning the pages, etc. However, just speaking for myself, I rely on e-books now because of physical/medical issues with my neck, shoulders and hands. It is nearly impossible for me to hold a book of any weight. Also, I am essentially homebound now. So being able to download an e-book as an additional advantage to me. And I do enjoy the e-books. Just my point of view. Thanks.

[@monicaramirez4307]

The alienist is an amazing reading experience, yes, thank you for uploading this. I enjoy hearing the man who has such an amazing imagination.

[@seloslav]

I'm watching this in my bed on my phone after re-reading Killing Time on my Kindle app... 😂 It's a wild world.

[@EliasMoore-t9n]

He was so right.

[@misanthropistbookworm]

I love The Legend of Broken and, after hearing the man, I admire him even more than I already did for writing such a well-thought, detailed, fantastic book. :D Thank you for uploading this!

[@pianolessdevil]

Thank you so much for uploading this. It's really great to see him and hear him speak about his new book. Wish he would make more appearances.

[@geraldinemcgowan6666]

ts_art I want him to speak at MIT. I'm going to try.

[@pianolessdevil]

That would be incredible!

[@patriciakedeni]

wow. agree on his take on the internet. and its effects on the reading life and human mind. real worthy books that bring meaning cant be e-books. reading is a physical, tactile, sensual (of the senses), personal and intimate expefience.

[@rokujones]

On certain levels I agree about his statements regarding the internet and ebooks. However, the ironic part of this is the fact that I had to rely on the internet to hear his views and not feel so isolated in having them. I get the feeling many people that live and depend upon the internet would find such thoughts either wrong or an attack upon themselves since their own lives are so dependent upon the online world of today.

[@patriciakedeni]

yes, wish he does that. recall the 1st bk oh his i read n enjoyed v much - the alienist. will definitely be getting this book. am also waiting for willock"s 2nd bk after 'the religion.'

[@jansmiths8629]

shockingly bad reviews. odd.

[@Cynthiatomaski-s4b]

@@jansmiths8629 Read the Washingtom Post review (Nov. 26, 2012) by Elizabeth Hand. She really enjoyed it. It made me feel better. Sigh. Not everyone appreciates the same things I do.

[@Cynthiatomaski-s4b]

@@jansmiths8629 (Sorry if this redundant ... my reply seems to have gotten lost) It is odd; I constantly must remind myself that - sigh- not everyone appreciates the same things I do. To soothe my outrage, I re-read Elizabth Hand's review in Washington Post (Nov. 26, 2013) ... she properly appreciates it.