Slashdot has an interview with Neal Stephenson. As someone who has the hard copy of The System of the World waiting on the bedside table, I’m an avowed fan, so I’m reading the entire thing.
Early on, I see this: “… Susannah Clarke’s wonderful book “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.” ” Not two weeks ago, my mother recommended the same book. So, when I polish off the half-dozen or so books currently waiting for me, I’ve got another one to add to the never-shrinking list.