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Joshua Henkin

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Joshua Henkin's first novel, SWIMMING ACROSS THE HUDSON, was a Los Angeles Times Notable Book, and his second novel, MATRIMONY, was a NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK and has recently been released in paperback. His short stories, essays, and reviews have appeared in numerous publications. He lives in Brooklyn and teaches in the MFA programs at Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn College


Average rating: 3.34 · 2,412 ratings · 613 reviews · 3 distinct works · Similar authors
The World Without You
3.47 of 5 stars 3.47 avg rating — 1,521 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions
Matrimony
3.09 of 5 stars 3.09 avg rating — 831 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions
Swimming Across the Hudson
3.37 of 5 stars 3.37 avg rating — 60 ratings — published 1997

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“I’m always saying a mother never loses her peach pit instinct. Even with a grown son, you have to stop yourself from sticking out your hand when your child finishes a piece of fruit.”
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message 6: by Irene

Irene Thank you for the friend invite. I vaguely recall writing a review of Matrimony, but on a computer that crashed, and before I joined goodreads. I may have a copy somewhere in my files.

Look forward to reading your new book!


Serena Thanks for sending me your book and for allowing me to sponsor an international giveaway. I appreciate it.


Shelley Rosenfeld Hi, Joshua. Actually, I am in a Book Group, and we are discussing your book tonight 7:30-9:00 Eastern time. How would we do this?


Nicole Thank you for the book club offer! I am in a book club (though tend to do most reading separately from book club). We've never welcomed an author by phone or in person to book club, so that would be very cool. So, I will remember the offer. Thanks again. I really liked Matrimony, and look forward to your next book--I saw some discussion of it on Jewcy--and to reading your previous novel as well.

-Nicole


Leslie Hi There,
I do not belong to a book club, I just love to read! I enjoyed reading Matrimony and thought it was a very unique and interesting take on the turbulance that marriage can bring.

Best,

Leslie


Melody I don't belong to a book group either (everyone in my last book group moved away), but also wanted to say that I really enjoyed Matrimony. What a pleasure to read such an authentic take on relationships. It was fun to read, so thanks for that. Take care... Melody


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