Sunday, September 18, 2016

Ann Hood

Ann Hood's new novel is The Book That Matters Most.

From her Q&A with Deborah Kalb:

Q: How did you come up with the idea for this novel, and do you think most people do have one book that matters most to them?

A: I have been wanting to write a book that celebrated reading and the magic of books. One night I visited what seemed like the perfect book club. They were smart, funny, enthusiastic--and over 30 years of meeting had become like family.

On my way home that night it clicked--my book that celebrated reading could revolve around a book club.

I think most people have a book that mattered most during...[read on]
--Marshal Zeringue