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13 Ways of Looking at the Novel
13 Ways of Looking at the Novel | Jane Smiley
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Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling novelist Jane Smiley celebrates the noveland takes us on an exhilarating tour through one hundred of themin this seductive and immensely rewarding literary tribute. In her inimitable styleexuberant, candid, opinionatedSmiley explores the power of the novel, looking at its history and variety, its cultural impact, and just how it works its magic. She invites us behind the scenes of novel-writing, sharing her own habits and spilling the secrets of her craft. And she offers priceless advice to aspiring authors. As she works her way through one hundred novelsfrom classics such as the thousand-year-old Tale of Genji to recent fiction by Zadie Smith and Alice Munroshe infects us anew with the passion for reading that is the governing spirit of this gift to book lovers everywhere. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Kimberlone
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed delving back into the world of literary criticism, reading and annotating this book, but I think my enjoyment was probably hampered by not being familiar with Smiley‘s books (which she references A LOT) and the inclusion of a sizable number of rather obscure novels. Smiley had a lot of insightful things to say about the art of novel writing & reading, but I did skim a lot in sections about books I didn‘t have personal experience with.

plemmdog She has relatives in my hometown. I met her once. She‘s 6‘2”!!! 7mo
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Kimberlone
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Well, while it‘s still snowing at home, I‘ve found a couple nice, warm, sunny spots to read while on a work trip further south in Alaska, and I am loving soaking up the vitamin D. I had a yummy mocha earlier and now sipping on a strawberry basil smash canned cocktail. Wishing I had packed sunglasses today!

Suet624 Yum!! 8mo
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Kimberlone
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This was the appropriately named brewery in Charlotte, NC that I hung out at yesterday!

vivastory I loved this book. Hope you had a good trip! 8mo
Kimberlone Thanks! Loving her insights so far. Surprisingly, I‘ve never read a book by Jane Smiley, but this might be the impetus to finally dig into A Thousand Acres, which I‘ve had a copy of for I can‘t remember how long! (edited) 8mo
BarkingMadRead I don‘t think we‘ve been to this brewery yet, I‘ll have to tell my hubs about it 8mo
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Kimberlone @BarkingMadRead it is in the same area as OMB and Brewers @ 4001 Yancey. I really liked this sour! The flavors were subtle but really complemented the sour ale! If you are in Charlotte, let me know if you have a good bookstore recommendation…I have some free time tomorrow before I have to drive back to Raleigh for my flight home. 8mo
BarkingMadRead Where in Charlotte are you? There‘s one called Park Road books that‘s in the same plaza as a yummy bakery and also a Jeni‘s ice cream! 8mo
Kimberlone @BarkingMadRead I saw that one in my research but it was a bit out of my way when I looked. Might try to fit it in tomorrow, if I have the time. Trying not to have to rush my drive back to Raleigh! 8mo
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Kimberlone
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In Charlotte, NC for a work trip this week, and yesterday I spent some time at a local brewery with the book I brought. Book accompanied by a yummy pretzel and tasty Plum-Rosemary-Orange Sour Ale. I was impressed, you can really taste the rosemary in this drink!

Side note: any Charlotte/Raleigh Littens around? I have one more day here (I have to drive back to Raleigh tomorrow from Charlotte) and would love a good bookstore recommendation!

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Nute
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Today is one of those days where reading is the only perfect fit. From these words👆🏽, I gather that Jane Smiley knows what‘s up!

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IamIamIam 👏👏👏 Perfect!! 4y
MemoirsForMe 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 4y
Ubookquitous Love Jane! Brilliant writer 4y
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Gogobooks This is true of me: I find it a little weird. Yet, anything benignly comforting is good🙂 4y
Nute @Ubookquitous Agree!🙂 4y
Nute @Gogobooks Yes! A crazy, hectic and stressful day at work quite often spurs a spontaneous trip to the bookstore. Many times I don‘t make a purchase. It‘s just the environment...the sight and smell of books provides relief and comfort.🙂 4y
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Lcsmcat
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Theinfinitelibrary
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On writing, reading, and novel approaches 📖📝🔍

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peggyriley
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Every time I dip into this, I find just what I'm looking for. Jane, you rock.

Lcsmcat ❤️ Jane Smiley! 8y
peggyriley She is so wise! 8y
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thereadingwomen
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"Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book."

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thereadingwomen @slategreyskies thank you! Enjoy! 😊 8y
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KellyMuser I'm glad you posted this. I just subscribed! 8y
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Ubookquitous
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#readjanuary #readingequipment - my at home set-up. Book (ebook, print book, or Audio) iPad with tracking timers, Goodreads, Litsy,audible app, etc ) book rest, pillow, recliner, blanket, light (window or lamp) headphones (if others are home).

tpixie Home sweet home! 🏡 8y
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Jess_Read_This
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“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book"

So much truth in this bookish quote. All my cares and worries melt away at the first step and inhalation entering a bookstore.
#24in48 #readathon #bookishquote

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