A fascinating series of essays by Margaret Atwood which made me think. I particularly enjoyed her thoughts on writing and creativity.

Such a privilege to read this collection of essays that span 20 years. Atwood is always riveting and a joy to read

I found this overly wordy and difficult to read without a context. There was an enormous range to this set of essays, presented chronologically rather than in sections and I felt this led to my disorientation with the pieces. Not my favourite read by her- think I’ll stick to her fiction.

This book is a compilation of essays written by Margaret Attwood over the last twenty years and covering, as the title suggests, a range of topics. Some are more academically structured than others and what I enjoyed most was being to dip in and out of them.
From her thoughts on feminism and scientific fiction to her compassionate and thoughtful observations on her work with survivors of domestic violence, I found this compelling and for the time it took to read it (a chapter a day) it formed my 'thought of the day' which was quite liberating. This is a series of essays I will go back to again and again for a variety of reasons.

This book is wonderful. Filled with such a variety of writing, it's the perfect book to pick up at a whim or even just to flick to a piece you are interested in. There are some fabulous essays in here, it's difficult to pick a favourite. Some pack a punch, others quietly change your mind. Such variety.

What a wonderful collection of Margaret Atwood's lectures and ruminations on life. I liked that it covers many years so the subjects are diverse and wide-ranging.

I particularly liked reading the essays and lectures when she shared her own experiences of writing and reflected on her novels: what inspired them and how they were shaped. She is so self-effacing and modest, right from the start, seeming almost surprised at the acclaim she has earned.

There is something in here for everyone but I particularly liked her thoughts on other writers - the absolute highlight being her thoughts on 'Anne of Green Gables' which was a childhood favourite of my own. I read this cover to cover and will dip in and reread many times!

A wonderful collection of essays from the brilliant Margaret Atwood. Has definitely made me want to go back and reread some of her previous books! Would highly recommend.

Burning Questions is a mixed collection of essays and speeches, composed over the last 17 years. While Atwood covers a range of topics, there are several recurring themes: the art of writing, the environment, retrospectives on Canadian authors. The essays are presented chronologically, which sometimes leads to some oddly juxtaposed pieces, but with the sheer volume of material compiled here it's not surprising that there is quite a bit of repetition too.

Thought provoking and beautifully written (well, obviously - it is by Margaret Atwood) I loved this.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read this in exchange for an honest review.

Margaret Atwood can do no wrong in my opinion and this collection is so purely and perfectly written, with the words flowing off the page on a huge myriad of topics.

More please!

Beautiful. Poignant. Phenomenal.
This was a beautiful read and I learnt so much. I cried and I smiled and there was nothing more that I wanted from this book. Truly a gem.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Random House UK for providing me with an ARC of this excellent essay collection. Margaret Atwood is one of my favourite voices in non-fiction and it was a real treat to get to experience nearly twenty years worth of her non-fiction essays on topics as diverse as climate change, debt, feminism, the art of storytelling, conservation and grief. No matter the subject, Atwood has something intelligent, nuanced and prescient to say and this collection is an absolute gift to fans and a wonderful entry point for those looking to know more about one of the greatest living authors of our time (as she explicitly clarifies, she's not dead yet!).

Such an important book that should be read by millions of people. It combines Atwood's acerbic style with a keen, examining mind. Essential reading.

A collection of Atwood's writing over (almost) the last 20 years, this is as full of wisdom and wit as you would expect. Being presented chronologically helped to contextualise each essay, and meant that it was easy to dip in and out of.

Margaret Atwood is a master of her craft and this did not disappoint - a fascinating read, might go out and buy the hardback too just to have it.

Surprisingly good book, lots of wisdom all in one book.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

The author has such a brilliant way of writing cleverly about very intellectual topics in an easy to read and accessible way.

Her wit comes through and makes what could be dry subject matter very enjoyable.

Introduced me to other people and authors to read more on the topics which I also like.

I've read several things by Margaret Atwood, but hadn't realised she had written so prolifically outside of the novels and stories. This book is a collection of some of that writing - essays and speeches and book introductions and the like.
The pieces are arranged chronologically, which is interesting, but I did feel there was some repetition involved, or pieces that were quite similar along the way. I would have liked the collection to have been tightened up a bit, and perhaps grouped differently, with a brief paragraph by MA to introduce each segment. I hadn't realised quite how environmentally-minded she is. I don't think I had remembered her writing as funny either, so that was nice. Whenever it was a speech, I wished I was listening to her actually say the words. My favourite was the piece about the poem she wrote for her husband, towards the end of the book.

It isn't the sort of book you should just sit & read in one go - much better to dip & dive through. Some pieces were excellent, and some I was just personally less interested in. It certainly made me want to look back over the books of hers that I have read, and some of her newer books that haven't yet made it to the top of my 'to read' pile but will now get nudged up higher.

As you would expect from Margaret Atwood, this collection of essays covers a wide variety of topics covering decades of key note speeches, personal essays and published work. This is not a book to read in one sitting but rather one to dip in to at random so that you can savour the ideas presented and the critiques given. Pieces focus on the current predicament that the globe finds itself in with climate change, waste, over consumption etc.; the art of writing and the imbalance between the genders in terms of equality.

All are conveyed with Atwood's erudite style and cutting commentary, weaving together multiple disciplines to produce thought provoking and haunting articles.

I don't usually write reviews before finishing a book but I'll make an exception for this one, as I refuse to be rushed in my reading and want to savour each and every one of these pieces. Whether they are public addresses, reviews or articles, all the essays I've read so far are strikingly intelligent, witty, sometimes even prophetic. Burning Questions is everything we love so much about Margaret Atwood, condensed in one book.