"The Kept Man" drops in twelve hours
I'm sitting on the balcony at our hotel in Honolulu. If I position myself just right, I can get the internet. If I put down the lap top to open the door to the room, it will blow away. It was not easy getting internet service here (aloha!), causing one of my "famous meltdowns." Meanwhile Isa is melting down on the mainland, missing her mother. It is our second wedding anniversary.
Against this bittersweet backdrop, a new novel from Jami Attenberg. When Jami had a series of interconnected stories published last April, I thought to myself, sure, I could write a book of interconnected stories. I mean I've dreamed interconnected stories, man. And if they weren't interconnected I could always tie them together later. The point is it was an achievable goal...if I ever got rid of my family and really hunkered down. But now Jami's just messing with me. Before I've even had time to consider the enormous ramifications of my choices, she's shat out her second book of the year.
"The Kept Man" is getting great reviews. It hits bookstores tomorrow. Congratulations, Jami.
Labels: solicited criticism, travels
posted by John Levenstein at
2:39 PM
10 Comments:
How do I put a post up on this thing? Not that I have anything to write about, like, say, a Jami Attenberg or a Richard Attenborough, or a young Malcolm Lowry.
becky, you go to blogger.com, sign in, then go to "create post" or "new post."or if that doesn't work, ask bernie, she's better at this stuff than i am.
bernie points out that instant love was actually released way before that. maybe i'm thinking of the release of the paperback? i stand by my story in all its complexity.
Becky: good luck, we're excited at the prospect.
I remember a time when, if you were going to Honolulu, I would have heard about it personally and wouldn't have found out by reading your fucking blog. But I'm not complaining! Oh, wait, I guess I am.
it's your fucking blog too, robert!
So I'm supposed to tell myself you've gone to Honolulu? I don't think so.
In the furor that's erupted here over John's unexpected departure, I forgot that this isn't about me, it's about Jami and her book. Jami, congratulations! If I'm going to start with one of your books, which one would you recommend?
John: notice that Jami told you about her book being published, enabling you to write your blog entry.
john: paperback this year, hardcover last year. close enough i think. and thanks for your kind words.
robert: please buy both books immediately three times. you only need to read them once though.
oh and happy wedding anniversary. your wedding saved christmas!
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