The Idiot by Elif Batuman

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Friends, this book is brilliant, hilarious and compelling.  I recommend it without reservation.

My galley copy there is banged up because I ripped it in half so I could bring the unfinished half on a trip, and what a delightful companion it was.

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Come see me discuss the book with Elif herself at the LA Public Library downtown:

Monday March 20th
7:15pm
Free but get a ticket

Here are some choice excerpts from The Idiot:[image error]  [image error]  [image error]

Patricia Lockwood highlighted one of my fav parts on Twitter:

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Elif some years ago introduced me to the street cats of Istanbul: [image error]

And showed me where to get corn:  [image error]

Now, I can return the favor in Los Angeles and YOU can join the fun:

MONDAY MARCH 20
7:15 PM
Mark Taper Auditorium – Central Library
The event is FREE but get a ticket.