In the Memorial Room: A Novel | 
pickHarry Gill ,a historical fiction author of modest fame from New Zealand is awarded a fellowship to work in Menton , France.The memorial room that belonged to the writer the fellowship is named after, is not suited for daily writing, no power or water.The expat community who knew the old poet spend Harry‘s time with teas , memories of the writer, or pushing their apartments on him as “the spot “ for him to live.Will he ever get any work done?
vivastory I watched Angel at My Table years ago but still remember it vividly. I need to read some of her books, it's been awhile 4y
Leftcoastzen @vivastory I saw the film quite recently. It‘s kind of surprising that my interest in Jane Campion as a filmmaker & movies about authors in general that I hadn‘t seen it sooner.😀1st thing I watched after signing up with Criterion Channel.People have remarked that her work is dark , but this one is pretty upbeat , great description of the sights & the world of writers & those who congregate around them. (edited) 4y
vivastory Yeah, this one sounds a bit different from what I've heard about her other books. Definitely intrigued. Are you enjoying your Criterion membership? I've been seriously contemplating subscribing 4y
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Leftcoastzen @vivastory Yes ! Very much , the search is a little clunky, but at least in their emails they give information of what‘s coming and leaving soon .Watching Comic Book Confidential by Ron Mann (1988) right now ! 4y
Leftcoastzen @vivastory think they even have a 14 day free trial. 4y
vivastory Sold! I've been in a mood lately for some of their noir movies 4y
Ruthiella I loved Angel at My Table but haven‘t read any of her fiction yet. 4y
Leftcoastzen @Ruthiella this is the first one of hers I have read.Basically chosen because my library had it available. 4y
batsy This sounds really good. I've been putting off Frame for far too long! 4y