Patti Abbott’s new book, I Bring Sorrow and Other Stories of Transgression will be published in the next few weeks. If you’re read Patti’s previous books, you’ll want to order this one RIGHT NOW! I asked Patti if she’d like to do a faux-By the Book post for you to enjoy. Patti graciously agreed. Here’s what she sent:
I am in Florida as I write this so the books on my nightstand are ones we have purchased here in the last three weeks. They include: Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan, Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld, American Wife, Curtis Sittenfeld, The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, The Burglar in the Closet, Lawrence Block, Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen and Trespass by Valerie Martin. I am sure by the end of our time here, the number will have doubled.
Offhand the books that have made me laugh the most over the years are the Hoke Moseley books by Charles Willeford, some Elmore Leonard, some Tom Perrotta, Lucky Jim, Kinglsey Amis, the work of David Sedaris, Jean Shepherd, David Lodge’s academic novels, some Kurt Vonnegut.
Books that have made me cry? Number one is the New York Times since November 2016. Also Mice and Men, Wuthering Heights, Room by Emma Donoghue, Atonement, Ian McEwan, Disgrace, J.M. Coetzee, Things Fall Apart, China Achebe, King Leopald’s Ghost, Adam Hochschild.
Three people who I’d invite to a dinner party? I have always found this a tough question because the writers you most admire or find interesting often seem inaccessible or intimidating. But if I could sit quietly and listen I would choose: Patricia Highsmith, Fran Leibowitz and Doris Lessing. I think these three women would be fun to watch have at it.
And don’t forget to go to http://pattinase.blogspot.com/ tomorrow for Friday’s Forgotten Books hosted each week by Patti Abbott!
Best wishes for a best seller, Patti!
Deb, I’m hoping for great success for Patti’s new book, too!
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this one for a year (almost), since Patti announced it. Can’t wait. The reviews so far have been excellent.
Congratulations, Patti!
Jeff, I think Patti’s on a writing Winning Streak!
Hmm, I see I could get the Kindle edition now, but the paperback next week? I’m waiting for the latter.
Jeff, I almost always prefer the print editions.
Thanks, George. So nice of you.
Patti, the more people who know about you and your latest book, the better!
If Patti needs any more publicity, in a few weeks we’re going to be publishing a new story by the lady herself in the next issue of DOWN & OUT: The Magazine. It’s called “The Wheel Has Come Full Circle” and it’s terrific. But if you know Patti’s work, you already know that.
Rick, I’m looking forward to DOWN & OUT!
I enjoyed the impromptu By the Book, George and Patti. Patti’s answers make me think she’s my kind of lady.
I’ll have to go back but I remember seeing very favorable review (possibly starred) in Publishers Weekly.
I’ll be watching for the book.
Beth, I still fondly remember the copy of BY THE BOOK you sent me!
I’m really looking forward to this one.
Jerry, we’re all looking forward to Patti’s latest and greatest book!
Thanks, all. You are too kind.
Patti, and you are very deserving of that kindness!