Patti LuPone: Picks and Links

Picks & Links

Here is a selection of books and CD's that are among Patti LuPone's favorites. Click on any title to order from Amazon.com:

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
NW by Zadie Smith
My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk
The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk
Who's Feeling Young Now? by Punch Brothers
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro I was very moved by this book. Read it if you have the time.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy I can't stop thinking about poor Tess.
Just Kids by Patti Smith What a rich life with so many influential figures that crossed her path.
Must You Go?: My Life with Harold Pinter by Antonia Fraser I could never have a conversation with Antonia Fraser, I’d have to excuse myself after hello.
The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square by Ned Sublette A very dense but fascinating history of The French Quarter.
The Help by Kathryn Stockett I finished the book and I miss the characters.
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick Extremely sensual, surprising plot twists in turn of the century Wisconsin. I couldn't put it down.
Island Beneath The Sea by Isabel Allende I've loved her books and this one is another great read— 18th century, starting on the island that will become Haiti and ending in New Orleans.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood This is such a great book but I have so many questions.
The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood What a terrific writer. Why has it taken me so long to discover her?
Greek Fire : The Story of Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis by Nicholas Gage THE Greek tragedy... Maria & Ari. It's a page turner.
The "Once and Future King by T.H. White" The ultimate book on the Arthurian legend.
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner Wallace Stegner is one of Americas greatest writers. His heart and soul are equal to the majestic West he writes about.
Burmese Days by George Orwell Because I was fascinated by the British colonization of the East.
The Jewel in the Crown by Paul Scott Because I was fascinated by the British colonization of the East.
Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice A glorious Italy. A great story about the opera world and castrati.
An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Peers A murder mystery in 17th century England a great read.
Howard Fishman Quartet, Do What I Want Give a listen.
Callas, La Divina Complete Nothing need be said.
Gustav Mahler, Symphony #5 He doesn't write anything half-assed!
Richard Strauss, Don Quixote It's a deeply emotional piece of writing for the cello, and the cello was the first instrument I studied.
Ella Fitzgerald, Selections from the Songbooks Because she sings the greatest of all songs, and because she sings!