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I just finished reading Interesting Facts and I'm sad to say I've come to the end of the book already. I liked Enid. In reality I sometimes feel that too many people let introspection and the constant monitoring of their various neuroses take over their lives. But she's an interesting character, so never mind that. I really don't know much about girls, or women, but I'll bet a lot of them have that peculiar characteristic where they say exactly the opposite of what they're thinking, so that was interesting but also kind of troubling, like... is there a foundation under this house? I'm going to go request Everyone in this room now.

reading this book rn

Just finished the book and loved it, so I found and listened to this interview as a way to extend the experience, and this extended conversation was so rich, about the meaning and emotion of the book, but also craft. As a writer myself, I was fascinated to hear how the book evolved -- that it started out as only Joe chapters then Norma's voice introduced itself, that the prologue was added at end, that Amanda knew the beginning & end and discovered middle, and that she outlined but outline changed, plus added hooks at end of chapters to lead from one character back to another, etc. As I write, I also noticed how many twists and surprises there were in the book, even though we know from the beginning that Norma is Ruthie, and that she reconnects with Joe and her original family. For instance -- Ben spying Ruthie at the demo, Joe's accident stepping in front of the truck. Those were concrete reminders to throw twists into my own work. This interview was stellar. Both LB's questions and Amanda's answers were so substantive and smart and satisfying. Thank you both so much for this!

Loved this book and discussion so much! ❤📚

This needs to be a series on tv!!!

Sally reminds me of Amelia Badelia character

I think it’s neat that the readers are the only ones that know the whole truth of all characters’ experiences.

I got the audio version with the letter from the Joliet Illinois library! The cover is also neither of the two shown here.

“Movie Margaret Fuller

Loved this book and really enjoyed this Zoom with the author!

I find these conversations so enriching. What a powerful personal story (and it's fascinating to hear someone who finds *America* a safe place!). And it's so interesting to hear about how he has to "learn" the characters...again, as though they exist apart from himself. I find hearing the writer's approach so intriguing. Thanks for arranging these!

Great chat and it was really interesting to include interviews with the brilliant narrators of this incredible book. I would highly recommend the audible version.

Thank you.

I liked this book so much but it was so sad. Netflix series, oh I hope so!!!!

Such a great chat! Thank you!

❤Just finished this book yesterday and loved it. Also recommended it to a friend and she is reading it now. Reads fast for 500 pages! Thanks for this interview ❤

Enjoyed the discussion very much. She was delightful. And I enjoyed the novel.

Just finished The Diamond Eye, disappointed.

Just a wonderful interview! I hoped to listen live and was unable, so am thrilled that you recorded it.

Chris was a wonderful guest, and you did an excellent job of interviewing him! It was so interesting to hear the back stories of how he used traumas in his early life to mold him into a writer. I hope to read his earlier books now too. Thank you for hosting him‼️

This was such an amazing author chat! Already looking forward to re-reading All the Colors of the Dark and We Begin at the End. Chris is so amazing and I appreciated how much he shared with us!

I loved this book

Love your books.

Loved listening to this one live. Joyce added to my enjoyment of the book so much. I want to read the Bird Hotel with my book club, partly to share the enrichment this conversation added. It was so fun to hear about story hours in gowns, and much more. 🎉

So glad you record these because I could not be there and the talk so enriches the reading experience. Thank you.

Great event!!!

Lisa Jewell is a thief.

I'm 2/3rds of the way through the book and I wondered what the author was that wrote such an interesting/wonderful story. Thanks for the interview.

Loved this book, when is the next one????

Thank you for this great author chat- Allison is dynamic and delightful and so is her book. Laura Beth, as a moderator- you are outstanding!! Very thoughtful questions and insights. Thank you for hosting LB the Lover of Books. I am so happy I found this book group!

This book was terrific - really brought history alive. But the author chat shows that the author herself is a DELIGHT. It's wonderful that someone so personable can also be a great writer - sometimes you get one or the other. I'd love to see her at at a book festival!

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According to my independent research, several of the statements in the introductory summary are incorrect. Specifically, I have found evidence that Margaret Fuller did not write the reviews in "The Dial" signed "F." These were, as I believe, written by Mathew Franklin Whittier, younger brother of Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier. He was signing, as he had done before, with his middle initial. Similarly, the reviews, essays and reports signed with a single asterisk or "star," in the 1844-46 New York "Tribune," were also, as I believe, written by Mathew Franklin Whittier. He had used that pseudonym extensively since 1829, continuing to write with it long after Fuller's death in 1850, until at least 1873--all of this material being identical in style and philosophy. If my theory is correct--and I have some very strong evidence to support it--then Fuller plagiarized two of Mathew's pieces from "The Dial," and nine of his pieces from the "Tribune," in her 1846 book, "Papers on Literature and Art." I can prove absolutely that Fuller could not have written two of the "star"-signed pieces in the "Tribune," because in one instance the writer gives his or her birthday as being in the middle of "snow-laden winter" (Fuller was born May 23); and in the second instance, the writer mentions having attended a concert in Boston at a time when Fuller was not in Boston.

Ooh, now I need to read the book again, I'd forgotten so much about it from when I read it when it was first released

Great review!

Help!! I read this but am dumbfounded about who the actual killer was. What the heck? Can someone explain how, who and why? Colleen, the ring, the buried tarp? I'm so confused!

Such a memorable book and evening! Thank you Laura Beth and Safiya!

Love the insight about the dog! And Lisa is correct. 😆

Love the open conversation about mental health issues. Out of the shadows! And thank you for creating characters who are productive and interesting AND struggle with the same kinds of things as the rest of us. (And the lipstick metaphor was perfect.) Enjoyed this book and this chat!

Will there be a follow-up? What happened to petter?

It was a great time!!! Thank you Laura & Lisa!!!

I much prefer the UK book cover!!

so glad I discovered your channel. I am loving this interview. thank you!

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🎉This was a good talk. I enjoyed it so much. You are really good with the authors, because you can hear how you really enjoy the person as well as their stories. 🎉

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Love Kate Quinn! Her books are some of my favorites. She has such a good sense of humor. 🎉

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Elaine Kronhaus This is such a good book❤

Fabulous interview! Loved the book. Will there be a sequel? I can totally see this made into a movie. I hope so. Best to Mikki and to you, a great interviewer!