I have leant out my book so many times that I bought a second copy! You signed my first copy when you came to MN last fall and usually I am very open handed about lending books (if a book is just OK I am happy to pass it on for the sake of shelf space; if I love a book that I lend out and it doesn't return then it's worth the money to replace it for my own library, plus that supports the author) but I have learned that I actually want my signed one back. I have loaned that one only to friends and have bought a second copy to press upon acquaintances next time the need arises :-)
As for a recovery book, I was postpartum with my daughter when a friend recommended I read Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell, and that was a perfect fit. Long enough to keep me company, engaging enough to keep me off my phone, and 19th century Brit lit is my happy place generally!
Do you have a Zelle account to send contributions to? (For whatever reason Venmo has locked me out of my account)
Yes! Email me at leah dot libresco at gmail.
I have leant out my book so many times that I bought a second copy! You signed my first copy when you came to MN last fall and usually I am very open handed about lending books (if a book is just OK I am happy to pass it on for the sake of shelf space; if I love a book that I lend out and it doesn't return then it's worth the money to replace it for my own library, plus that supports the author) but I have learned that I actually want my signed one back. I have loaned that one only to friends and have bought a second copy to press upon acquaintances next time the need arises :-)
As for a recovery book, I was postpartum with my daughter when a friend recommended I read Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Gaskell, and that was a perfect fit. Long enough to keep me company, engaging enough to keep me off my phone, and 19th century Brit lit is my happy place generally!
This interview was fantastic. Both in interviewee content, and in interviewer management, direction, and facilitation.
Your book is already on my reading list.
Just finished my first reread of This is Happiness by Niall Williams. I would recommend it to everyone!!!