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Lily Koppel

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Lily Koppel writes for the New York Times and other publications. She lives in New York City."


Average rating: 3.31 · 1,498 ratings · 428 reviews · 1 distinct work
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Lily Koppel Lily Koppel said: "I started reading this book yesterday after I went running along the Hudson. I learned that Murakami, one of my favorite authors, usually goes to bed before 10pm and is up, working at 5am. I'm working on it. "
 
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"Sad to share with you the news of Florence's passing — the obit is a wonderful tribute to her unique life coming full circle, and in a way a final dia...more "
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"Rose Ann - That is a wonderful idea - imagine if there was a worldwide diary - a quilt of sorts. Different than the Internet because a diary comes fro...more "
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami
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I started reading this book yesterday after I went running along the Hudson. I learned that Murakami, one of my favorite authors, usually goes to bed before 10pm and is up, working at 5am. I'm working on it.
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“Florence has a passion for books. When she saw the one she was seeking, she would recognize it, as if the volume had belonged to her in a previous life.”
Lily Koppel, The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal

“How I love - writing, acting, breathing the atmosphere- and one day I'll have it. If I cannot write, I shall die.”
Lily Koppel, The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal

“Manhattan was kaleidoscopic. Cubist. Just when she was feeling one way, the seasons changed, and so did she.”
Lily Koppel, The Red Leather Diary: Reclaiming a Life Through the Pages of a Lost Journal

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Rachel HI Lily: We last spoke when we were put in touch by Charles Gordon. I hope you are well. I wanted so send you a link to my latest short on best-selling author James Ellroy and jacket designer Chip Kidd. http://knopf.knopfdoubleday.com/2009/...


message 2: by Angie

Angie Lily it was so nice to meet you! I'm so gald you made it to Albuquerque and I hope you return to share you next book with us :) Thanks again for signing our bbok marks... that was very sweet of you. Have a great tour

Angie


message 1: by Maria

Maria Hi Lily

I've just finished reading 'The Red Leather Diary'. It's a wonderful book. One of the best books I've read all year. Congratulations on bringing Florence Wolfson's story to life so well.


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