This distracted me for a bit. He's hilarious. It’s constructed differently from most novels. I can only imagine how much this book cost to produce. Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel I was distracted by the music (I'm not so into music) but whatever. She's a wonderful essayist, and even though I don't sympathize with the house thing (I bought my house 19 years ago and plan never to move), I was swept up in these essays. Remarkable. Nutshell by Ian McEwanI would read McEwan's grocery list. His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae BurnetThis book is so freakin’ good. At least there were no fucking good Germans. Things don’t happen for reasons, people don’t act in ways that make sense. How does she write so quickly and so beautifully? Some Luck by Jane Smiley It's shocking how little I remember. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood I guess I just expected to be utterly blown away. It's the fault of the times. It's a marvel. The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria by Alia Malek So full of fascinating and tragic detail. Instagram; Shop . I went off the the MacDowell Colony and for a week I did nothing but read and walk in the woods (and eat and eat and eat). I could have used another 100 pages though. That pretty much describes my autumn. And you recently tried––and maybe not so recently, but recently enough––tried an experiment with microdosing. I'm ashamed of myself. Mislaid by Nell Zink Woefully under appreciated. Her life in letters is as enviably glitzy and glorious as on instagram. Once again I find myself reading for work (as ever). But then I got the audiobook and now I understand that it’s a MASTERPIECE. Swing Time by Zadie Smith It may be the best book in the world. Author of A Really Good Day Eileen by Ottessa MoshfeghWhat does it say about me that I identified so completely with Eileen? Sort of a horror science fiction thing. You might have your favorites, too, but I stand by mine. Waldman said she got an email from a local restaurateur asking people to order takeout to help support the business during "shelter in place" policies prohibiting usual dine-in options. And that's all I can remember. LSD: My Problem Child by Albert Hofmann More than anything, this is a tale of hope and the unbreakable spirit of a people, the transformative power of love and the miracle of … No Time to Spare by Ursula K. Le GuinWhere's her goddamn Nobel Prize? Let's leave it at that. Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman, who coedited Fight of the Century: Writers Reflect on 100 Years of Landmark ACLU Cases, will join us to discuss how the bold voices of leading authors unpacked the legal decisions that pushed the boundaries of American liberties. Go, Went, Gone by Jenny ErpenbeckWhere have I been that I haven't spent all my time gobbling up the works of Ms. Erpenbeck? The Beggar Maid by Alice Munro The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson "— Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Fun, but I wanted a little more Stephen King in the ending. The culprit is obvious. I was tempted to quit, but I still get periodic requests for updates and thank yous from readers, so I'll keep going, even though I'm demoralized at the data loss. My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name and Those who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante It's her best. Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff Ayelet Waldman is an Israeli-American novelist and essayist. Read for work. I am wondering why I am doing this, if I can do this, if doing this is going to kill me in the end. All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews (The two also happen to be married.) I had no idea how fucking genius this book was the first time I read it. I've seen it twice and both times it was astonishing. See if you can guess based on some of the books in this list what I'm working on! There's her delightful "Mommy-Track" murder-mystery series, her cool … The End of Days by Jenny ErpenbeckWhy can’t I write novels like this? By and large I've been searching for book that have interesting, unusual structures, making use of alternative media. The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis Ayelet Waldman is a novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and activist, but to many she is best known as the author of a Times piece, from 2005, in which she stated that she was more in … Prepare to have your mind blown by this amazing book. Actors and photographers and graphic designers oh my. This has been a weird and stressful summer, both personally and in terms of the various cataclysms in the world. And it's research. Barbarian Days by William FinneganThis is the book of my summer. Very British. A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson God, I hate books about spirituality. The language was rich and complicated and fun. Anyway, we're here to talk about books! The Queen's Gambit by Walter TevisThis is my favorite book. The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon My husband is - bar none - the best writer in the English language. The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley Super fun quick read. At first I was utterly blown away. Preorder it now. Kept putting it down, not sure why. Glad of the break before my various projects hit me full force. Innocents and Others by Dana Spiotta So gorgeous, so lush and sweet and funny. It’s a way to prop up local … The book is devastatingly beautiful. God Help the Child by Toni MorrisonPlease let Ms. Morrison keep writing for a few more years at least! Seriously. The March by E.L. Doctorow Here goes nothing: Photo: Courtesy of Beth Chan and Colleen Paz. The Makioka Sisters by Junichiro TanizakiOne of my favorite books that I’ve read in the past year or so. The Regeneration Trilogy are three of my favorite books of all time. Funny how I remember the search through the files as this protracted puzzle solved by extraordinary wit and tenacity. Buy it NOW. She's incredible. News of the World by Paulette JilesAnother Western, this one equally remarkable. The powerpoint knocked my socks off. The Stranger's Child by Alan HollinghurstThis was a reread, again in order to get tips on structure. Read it! Which leaves me trying hopelessly to recreate the past few months' reading. I'm not going to spew any pablum about the importance of art, but...well...I have always found comfort in books. The Little Red Chairs by Edna O'Brien We Crossed a Bridge and it Trembled by Wendy PearlmanThese stories are devastating. Read it. So she opens the vial, places two drops on her tongue, and joins the ranks of an underground, but increasingly vocal group of scientists and civilians successfully using therapeutic microdoses of LSD. I’m updating this the day after yet another school shooting and I’m feeling angry and disgusted but I’m trying not to let that influence these amazing books I’ve read over the past couple of months. Seriously fucking weird. Excellent sequel by my dear friend Sylvia! The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr In looking back over the past few years, I notice a troubling drop off in the number of books I've been reading. I love Boyd when he sprawls. Run, don't walk! Dark at the Crossing by Elliot AckermanStuck with me for weeks. On Immunity by Eula Biss And another after that. It's not fair to Barker. Wolf Season by Helen BenedictThe author has such a compassionate and yet clear-eyed understanding of the myriad costs of war. The New Confessions by William Boyd Yesterday my novel in progress went from being 150 pages to being 8 pages. I am not obsessed with it as I was with Life After Life, but how could I be? The Recovering by Leslie JamesonJameson is really one of the finest essayists writing in America today. A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Caitlin: Very cool. This book is remarkable. A great read. The Adversary by Emmanuel CarréreThe accent is in the wrong direction on his name, I know. Terrific stories. Woman No. What has it brought us besides Donald Trump? Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari Transcription by Kate AtkinsonTwisty and weird and wonderful, like all the best Kate Atkinson novels. Every single thing I read was wonderful. That in and of itself is a miracle. Fascinating and beautifully constructed and written. A revealing, courageous, fascinating and funny account of the author’s experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day. Instagram; Shop "… I found myself searching out other detectives who had already proven themselves boon companions. Us by David Nicholls Quick and fun. Brilliant writer. I am working on a project that I'm so incredibly excited about. Twitter is a cesspit and I'm glad I don't read it anymore. Terrific. A remarkable feat of research and empathy. A revealing, courageous, fascinating and funny account of the author’s experiment with microdoses of LSD in an effort to treat a debilitating mood disorder, of her quest to understand a misunderstood drug, and of her search for a really good day. I can say only what I said in my blurb, prodigious bravery and eviscerating humor. It ruined the next day for me--I wasn't much good for anything but a nap--but it was worth every lost hour. It's been quite a while since I updated this log. Well used in Israel, the name was taken from the phrase 'ayelet hashachar', meaning 'gazelle of dawn', the morning star. Best book on the drug war. Fabulous. The Mare by Mary GaitskillA wonderful novel by a master of the form. It's not that I didn't enjoy this book. A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf I'm a sucker for an immigrant tale, especially one which features people from India. Ayelet Waldman shared a photo on Instagram: “Spotted in the wild. The Gustav Sonata by Rose TremainTremain is a remarkably accomplished writer and here she’s on the top of her game. Underground Railroad by Colson WhiteheadHoly shit. As I've sort of toggled back and forth between ideas, my reading has shifted, too. The best book about the horrors of the Palestinian occupation that I've read in a very very long time. Incredible. Ugh. Life Would be Perfect if I Lived in that House by Meghan Daum The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth StroutElizabeth Strout is one of my favorite writers. Modern Gods by Nick LairdToo much time has passed since Laird's last book, but this was worth the wait! The Sparsholt Affair by Alan HollinghurstAgain, I think this might be one of my favorite writers. The Book of Aron by Jim Shepard Glorious sentences. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn WardA marvel. Facebook is just as bad. It’s a slice of life that’s so foreign and so delicious. How is it that I read so little this summer? Heat & Light by Jennifer Haigh We That Are Left by Clare Clark I don't even know what to say about this. The Children Act by Ian McEwan So fucking annoying. Hilarious. I feel like I am always, always reading but this is evidence to the contrary. Asymmetry by Lisa HallidayShe's a terrific writer and this is a wonderful first novel. This book is terrific. Read this book if you haven’t yet. Her mood storms have become intolerably severe, she has tried nearly every medication possible, her husband and children are suffering with her. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, […] My friends Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon live in a shingled Berkeley Craftsman bungalow that reminds me of my days as the child of local radicals. Purity by Jonathan Franzen A fun, quick read. Black Hearts by Jim Frederick This incredibly story of what can go desperately wrong in war riveted me. Exit West by Mohsin HamidSomehow Mohsin managed even before this horrific election to write exactly the book we would all need to meet. Somehow being on a plane makes me gaga and I stare mindlessly at the TV screen rather than dip into a good book. Fantastic. Meh. Also, Donald Trump is president, so I would much rather live in the world of fiction than reality. Unlike anything I've ever read. But above all, I think, she is a teacher, who in this astounding book imparts the most compelling of lessons with a profound grace and compassion. Little Sister by Barbara GowdyThis book is weird and wonderful. Offshore by Penelope Fitzgerald It was quite nearly unbearable to live for long with these astonishing and astonishingly vile characters. Not bad, though it didn't stick with me. Blew my mind. This aching and lovely memoir of a lost world by a man who went on to kill himself seems tragically appropriate to the times. Band of Sisters; American Women at War in Iraq by Kirsten Holmstedt Interesting stories. A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan Look Alive Out There by Sloane CrosleyHer life in letters is as enviably glitzy and glorious as on instagram. An Unnecessary Woman by Rabih Alameddine This is a reread. 17 by Edan LepuckiThis will totally knock your socks off. Myself and I by Constance A. Newline If so, talk about a win, win, win, win situation. Mischling by Affinity KonarThis book is terrifying and really good. Anyway, this is what I've been reading. Rosalie Lightening by Tom Hart Fucking incredible. She is the master. The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe Why didn't I reread this a decade ago? The world is full of marvelous fiction. And deeply creative. Lovely and heart-breaking. Author of A Really Good Day Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel But I don't think he'd mind, given the delightful games he plays with fiction and nonfiction. Love and Trouble: A Midlife Reckoning by Claire DedererIt’s really peculiar and unsettling how similar parts of her life history are to my own. Sweet Lamb of Heaven by Lydia Millet This book, like it’s predecessors, manages to capture the propulsive yet meandering nature of life itself. It's phenomenal. American Housewife by Helen Ellis The Power by Naomi AldermanI am so lucky I got an early copy of this book. This one was purely for pleasure. A beautiful book, but one I found it very hard to keep reading at times. To do so in prose that is at once elegant and raw takes great talent. City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg It will win the Pulitzer for sure. I adore this book. Just a quick distraction. This book is astonishingly great. Everything I believe about Richard III I learned from this master's pen. My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout A massive leap forward for Rabih. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: The Sexual Violence Even the #Metoo Movement Won’t Discuss - 20210210 18:30:00 Over the past five years, European cities have been wracked by Instagram; Shop; 2010 DOUBLEDAY0 352 PAGES. There is not doubt this is well written and charming. So real! Who knew there would be so many Westerns in the Zeitgeist right now. But I believe that if you are novelist, you must read and you must read fiction. A little hard going for me. Please go buy it immediately. (Those writers who say they don't read so that they aren't "influenced by other writers' style?" I want to read that, not the latest Trump calamity. Weird and wonderful. I think I have to just spend the next month reading to remind me that that is the point of it all. This month I seemed to sink into reading, glad to be home, perhaps. I couldn't put it down for a minute. Fun! I think maybe it's because I read this on my Ipad. A galley came across my desk. I loved this. To Alexandra Pelosi, the award-winning filmmaker and daughter of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rome is burning in flames of unabashed narcissism; gleeful consumerism; an unchecked pandemic; and the gaping fault lines of race, class, gender and partisanship.And that was before the 2020 election! I still loved this novel upon rereading, but its portrayal of Black characters disturbed me slightly. But this book is really great! I just whipped through this. Redeployment by Phil Klay I so much prefer to read an actual book. Up the Down Volcano by Sloane Crosley I will have to steal everything in it and pretend I’ve stolen nothing. The One-Hour Drama Series: Producing Episodic Television by Robert Del ValleIncredibly helpful, both for the show I’m working on now and the ones I hope to be working on soon. It's rare that a book is so fascinating, so emotionally compelling and so beautiful that I literally can't put it down. 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