Here is an excerpt from the The Limits of the World by Jennifer Acker (published April 16) with a commentary by the author on what inspired her to write the scene.
Two Plots Against America
Some months ago I read in The New Yorker a description of an event that took place at the 92nd Street Y in New York City: a staged reading of Philip Roth’s novel, The Plot Against America. The producers of the event felt that there were some striking parallels between the plot of Roth’s novel, published more than fifteen years ago, and the political climate of America that has prevailed since late 2016. [Read more…]
Another Memoir? Really?
I think one of the healthiest things I’ve already heard in 2019 came from one of our authors, who, in all candor, said to me, “You think I should write a memoir? Aren’t I a bit young for that?” My response to her, “Have you heard of So-and-So? She is only a few years older than you and she’s already published five of them?” Our author was astonished. She quickly went to Good Reads to look this person up. [Read more…]
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