Monthly Archives: August 2012

Tatjana Soli: Silencing the Voices of No

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Meg Waite Clayton

Tatjana Soli guest posted here when her first novel, The Lotus Eaters released. This lovely debut went on to become a New York Times bestseller, was named a notable book of the year by the New York Times and the … Continue reading →

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Book Exchange

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Meg Waite Clayton

Today’s friday fun comes from Seòras’ photostream on Fickr, which I highly recommend you visit. (Just click on the photo, and if you like it, do favorite it on Flikr, or leave a comment.) He has a ton of wonder … Continue reading →

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Bookstores Worth Browsing: Beach Books, in Seaside, Oregon

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Meg Waite Clayton

Kristina McMorris, author of Letters from Home and Bridge of Scarlet Leaves shares her love of Beach Books, in Seaside, Oregon: When Karen Emmerling, the owner of Beach Books, invited me to participate in her monthly author luncheon, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Rayme Waters: A Strong Voice and a Happy Ending

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Meg Waite Clayton

My long-time friend Rayme Waters has just published her debut novel, The Angels’ Share–cause for great celebration in our neighborhood and especially in our very supportive book club. California Book Award medalist and National Book Award finalist Diane Johnson says … Continue reading →

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Graham Swift on Writing and Claustrophobia

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Meg Waite Clayton

“If you can’t stand your own company alone in a room for long hours, or, when it gets tough, the feeling of being in a locked cell, or, when it gets tougher still, the vague feeling of being buried alive–then … Continue reading →

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Bookstores Worth Browsing: Harvard Books

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Meg Waite Clayton

We’re headed to the east coast for Thanksgiving this year, and one of the things I’m looking forward to is a return to Harvard Books. Browsing this wonderful indie on Harvard Square earlier this year made me much more comfortable … Continue reading →

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