[NEW ARRIVALS] By the Book: Writers on Literature and the Literary Life from The New York Times Book Review
AUTHOR: Pamela Paul
PUBLISHER: Picador
PRICE($): 16
GENRE: Literature & Fiction
Every Sunday, readers of The New York Times Book Review turn with anticipation to see which novelist, historian, short story writer, or artist will be the subject of the popular By the Book feature. These wide-ranging interviews are conducted by Pamela Paul, the editor of the Book Review, and here she brings together 65 of the most intriguing and fascinating exchanges, featuring personalities as varied as David Sedaris, Hilary Mantel, Michael Chabon, Khaled Hosseini, Anne Lamott, and James Patterson.
“By the Book” contains the full uncut interviews, offering a range of experiences and observations that deepens readers’ understanding of the literary sensibility and the writing process. The questions and answers admit us into the private worlds of these authors, as they reflect on their work habits, reading preferences, inspirations, pet peeves and recommendations.
For the devoted reader, “By the Book” is a way to invite 65 of the most interesting guests into your world. It’s a book party not to be missed.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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