Grant Ginder launched The People We Hate at the Wedding, talked about kicking his characters while they’re down, writing in the present tense, and how his mother always sees herself in his characters.
Max Winter discusses his debut novel, Exes, how learning to write is like an unpaid internship, and humor as a coping mechanism.
J. Courtney Sullivan was at Books are Magic to discuss her novel, Saints for All Occasions, nuns, and drawing on her Irish heritage.
Former Gawker writer Doree Shafrir discusses her debut novel, Startup, explores the world she has worked within and written about, and talks about feeling old in the technology sector.
Omar El Akkad discusses his debut novel, American War, reporting on global conflicts, and limitations of an author’s own experience.
Julie Buntin was at Powerhouse Bookstore to discuss Marlena, her debut novel about female friendship, and she discussed the midwest, wealth disparity, and female friendships.
David Samuel Levison discusses his new novel Tell Me How This Ends Well, anti-semitism in America,
Elif Batuman discusses her debut novel The Idiot, the difference between objective and subjective writing, and the importance of editing.