From: Ruth I. Gordon <Druthgo>
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:31:02 -0800

Two people have quite correctly pointed out that when a Newby/Caldy is chosen it (they) must be added to the NCBC list. What may be strange is that observers of Notables sessions (assuming that they can hear what is being said) , may notice that certain books receive very negative discussion. They are not voted on the NCBC list but appear later when Newby/Caldy is announced.

I continue to object to the titles being put, (forced?) onto a list that another committee decided were not worthy. Thus, the personality of the NCB people and its choices is compromised. Having chaired both NCBC and a Newby, and having served on several awards committees, I always felt violated that our opinion was changed. I can think of more than one example of this and wondered if those who listened to NCBC discussion wondered.

I am also interested to know the history of this breach of the work of one committee by others. When did this policy begin--and why?

Big Grandma


"You may not be able to change the world, but at least you can embarrass the guilty." --Jessica Mitford (191796)
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