postcards from The Latecomers NYC launch
Thanks to all who came out on a cold November night to help celebrate the New York City launch of The Latecomers at Book Culture on Columbus. I'm especially
How to write story from the wayback machine: join me in conversation with Helen Simonson tonite in NYC on the Upper West Side
The Latecomers is a novel that spans over a century of American life, from 1899 to modern day. I was surprised how much research it took to create fiction. Writing
Christmases Past in Philadelphia where I’m reading next week
As this holiday season starts off with the sad demise of yet another department store, Lord & Taylor on Fifth Avenue, I recall with gratitude the retailers of old whose
#shopsmall reading at Winsted Community Bookstore
In addition to all else he's done for the world, Ralph Nader started an indie bookstore, the Community Bookstore in Winsted, Connecticut where he and his sister Claire Nader grew
Reading at Books & Co, Dayton
Thanks to all who came out to Books & Co on the Greene today. And thanks to Sharon Short for telling Dayton Daily News readers about not only my new
The Latecomers launches on Election Day
Happy Voting Day! May today be the start of a new chapter for our country. Tonight, I'll be launching The Latecomers at the White Hart Inn in Salisbury, CT. I'll
What Was Mine in Utica, New York
Grateful to high school friends who came out on a sunny Saturday afternoon for my reading. Such fun to reconnect and remember our girls Catholic school high on a hill
Reading at The Juilliard School at Lincoln Center
Honored to read with poets Danniel Schoonbeek and Desirée Alvarez in celebration of Desirée's remarkable new collection Devil's Paintbrush. Can there be any more beautiful place for a launch party than a sunset-filled room overlooking Broadway and Lincoln Center?
Ireland House and Doorknob Polishers
I was thrilled to read at NYU's Glucksman Ireland House last night, with my grandparents' old poster celebrating Irish independence projected behind me, a visual I stared at often in my youth, as
Reading With Abigail Thomas at Hudson Valley Writers Center
What a privilege and honor it was to read yesterday with Abigail Thomas who has been a mentor and inspiration to me since 1995 when I knocked on her door on 112th Street to join