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FROM: "ALD (LIB)" <[removed]@omaha.lib.ne.us>
REC'D: 4/13/04, 3:01 PM

We have a patron who has heard or read that Marilyn vos Savant (the woman
with the highest IQ) reads mysteries. The patron would like to know
specifically which mysteries? Perhaps somewhere there has been mention made
of a particular author or type of mystery.

So far, we have been unable to locate any information regarding Ms. vos
Savant and mysteries. We have tried Infotrac, newspaper index, Googling,
Gale's Literature Resource Center and had no success. Perhaps someone
remembers hearing or reading what our patron heard or read. As always, any
and all assistance is greatly appreciated! TIA!

Sherry Forrest
Arts & Literature Dept.
Omaha Public Library (NE)

FROM: "Michele Drovdahl" <[removed]@kcls.org>
REC'D: 4/13/04, 3:12 PM

I remember reading a few weeks ago in her column in the Parade Magazine section of the Sunday paper, that she was asked what she read as a child, did she read Science Fiction? She said no she read mysteries. I don't remember any particular titles and of course I can't remember the exact date. Michele Drovdahl

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From: [removed]@maillist.webrary.org [[removed]@maillist.webrary.org] On Behalf Of ALD (LIB)
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 12:57 PM
To: Fiction_L
Subject: ?Marilyn vos Savant and mysteries

We have a patron who has heard or read that Marilyn vos Savant (the woman
with the highest IQ) reads mysteries. The patron would like to know
specifically which mysteries? Perhaps somewhere there has been mention made
of a particular author or type of mystery.

So far, we have been unable to locate any information regarding Ms. vos
Savant and mysteries. We have tried Infotrac, newspaper index, Googling,
Gale's Literature Resource Center and had no success. Perhaps someone
remembers hearing or reading what our patron heard or read. As always, any
and all assistance is greatly appreciated! TIA!

Sherry Forrest
Arts & Literature Dept.
Omaha Public Library (NE)

FROM: "Hogan, Jean E." <[removed]@nvcc.edu>
REC'D: 4/14/04, 7:32 AM

I remember reading that as well. She did not mention any particular titles,
but did it seem she was a little condescending to Sci-Fi?

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From: Michele Drovdahl [[removed]@kcls.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 4:05 PM
To: Fiction_L
Subject: RE: ?Marilyn vos Savant and mysteries

I remember reading a few weeks ago in her column in the Parade Magazine
section of the Sunday paper, that she was asked what she read as a child,
did she read Science Fiction? She said no she read mysteries. I don't
remember any particular titles and of course I can't remember the exact
date. Michele Drovdahl

-----Original Message-----
From: [removed]@maillist.webrary.org
[[removed]@maillist.webrary.org] On Behalf Of ALD (LIB)
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 12:57 PM
To: Fiction_L
Subject: ?Marilyn vos Savant and mysteries

We have a patron who has heard or read that Marilyn vos Savant (the woman
with the highest IQ) reads mysteries. The patron would like to know
specifically which mysteries? Perhaps somewhere there has been mention made
of a particular author or type of mystery.

So far, we have been unable to locate any information regarding Ms. vos
Savant and mysteries. We have tried Infotrac, newspaper index, Googling,
Gale's Literature Resource Center and had no success. Perhaps someone
remembers hearing or reading what our patron heard or read. As always, any
and all assistance is greatly appreciated! TIA!

Sherry Forrest
Arts & Literature Dept.
Omaha Public Library (NE)

FROM: Lisa <[removed]@optonline.net>
REC'D: 4/14/04, 8:11 AM

I checked out the archives of Parade magazine and found the Q&A. It is as
follows:

Ask Marilyn

By Marilyn vos Savant

Published: March 28, 2004

I am curious about your childhood. Did your parents encourage a lot of
reading, including science fiction? What was your study timetable like?

—Susan Thomas, Elmhurst, Ill.

My father and I loved each other dearly, but he didn’t take an active role
in my schoolwork. He believed that my teachers were better educated for this
job and that I would become a stronger thinker if I did everything myself.
My mother thought the same; she worked full-time alongside my father when I
was in school. I had no study timetable at all, because homework was always
expected to be my job—not theirs. One exception: My parents strongly
encouraged reading, but not science fiction, which both thought would be
harmful. My own favorite? Mysteries!

________________________________________________

I also found this on another site. I have not found any references to
mysteries though.

Marilyn vos Savant

Parade Magazine columnistBonfires of the Vanities

by Tom Wolfe"It's always a pleasure to hear from a librarian, a person who
undoubtably shares my love of books.

For a perfectly-polished modern novel, I'd recommend The Bonfire of the
Vanities by Tom Wolfe. I think it's possible that his turn-of-the-century
portrayal of life in on of the great cities of the world may someday rank
with James Joyce's Ulysses. (And it has the added benefit of being
understandable upon first reading!)"

I was not able to find any references of hers in regard to mysteries though.

Lisa

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From: Fiction_L

Date: 04/14/04 08:28:33 AM

To: Fiction_L

Subject: RE: ?Marilyn vos Savant and mysteries

I remember reading that as well. She did not mention any particular titles,

but did it seem she was a little condescending to Sci-Fi?

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From: Michele Drovdahl [[removed]@kcls.org]

Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 4:05 PM

To: Fiction_L

Subject: RE: ?Marilyn vos Savant and mysteries

I remember reading a few weeks ago in her column in the Parade Magazine

section of the Sunday paper, that she was asked what she read as a child,

did she read Science Fiction? She said no she read mysteries. I don't

remember any particular titles and of course I can't remember the exact

date. Michele Drovdahl

-----Original Message-----

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[[removed]@maillist.webrary.org] On Behalf Of ALD (LIB)

Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 12:57 PM

To: Fiction_L

Subject: ?Marilyn vos Savant and mysteries

We have a patron who has heard or read that Marilyn vos Savant (the woman

with the highest IQ) reads mysteries. The patron would like to know

specifically which mysteries? Perhaps somewhere there has been mention made

of a particular author or type of mystery.

So far, we have been unable to locate any information regarding Ms. vos

Savant and mysteries. We have tried Infotrac, newspaper index, Googling,

Gale's Literature Resource Center and had no success. Perhaps someone

remembers hearing or reading what our patron heard or read. As always, any

and all assistance is greatly appreciated! TIA!

Sherry Forrest

Arts & Literature Dept.

Omaha Public Library (NE)

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FROM: "ALD (LIB)" <[removed]@omaha.lib.ne.us>
REC'D: 4/14/04, 10:26 AM

Thank you to Michele Drovdahl, Susan Smith, Jean Hogan, and Lisa. We found
the question and answer in the Parade Magazine archives and also a link to
Ms. vos Savant. We have e-mailed the question directly and now wait
patiently to see if we get an answer. Will share if we get a response.
Again, many thanks for all your assistance!

Sherry Forrest
Arts & Literature Department
Omaha Public Library (NE)

FROM: [removed]@aol.com
REC'D: 4/14/04, 10:48 AM

Last night, I wrote to Parade, querying them on her favorite mysteries. I'll
keep y'all posted if I get a reply.

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