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Terri Hjelm's avatar

I read Curtis Sittenfeld’s compelling novel Romantic Comedy about the life of a writer based on the show Saturday Night Live. Like SNL the book was compelling and topical. The book took place before and during the Covid era and just after. I loved the characters but more importantly I enjoyed recognizing the clarity in the scene structure and pacing. I also wanted to follow the story longer. There were many important questions woven into this book. In addition it was often very funny. I will look forward to rereading it as a master class soon.

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Stephanie Dethlefs's avatar

Sounds like a good one, Terri! I'm adding it to my TBR list.

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Beth Biss's avatar

I really enjoyed reading Emily Griffin'd book "First Comes Love". This is a book about siblings, not a romance.

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Stephanie Dethlefs's avatar

Ooh, I love sibling stories. Thanks!

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Kim Spivak's avatar

Held by Anne Michaels

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Stephanie Dethlefs's avatar

I've never heard of this one. What did you like about it?

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Lianne Broadbent's avatar

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed.

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Stephanie Dethlefs's avatar

A classic! It'll rip your heart right out. 💗

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