Jamie Ford Answers Questions...Plus, Your July Book

Hi, Bookies:

First off, your July book is...Dan Chaon's intriguing Await Your Reply. Staff editor Ashley Tate, who will lead July's discussion, will say hi later this week.

Next up: Jamie Ford. The author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet took some time this weekend to answer the questions you had about his book. (By the way, if you've thought of more questions, you haven't missed your opportunity: Jamie is happy to keep answering.) Enjoy!

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