Cindy Obier

Cindy Obier asked Bonnie Garmus:

Your book was rich and full. It felt like you put everything you had into the book. You put it all out on the table (the kitchen table?) I wonder how you write another book that is so very full? I know that is a question that you probably can't answer. This book was magnificent. Thank you. (And gosh I wish with all my heart that you and I would get trapped in an elevator and we could just talk for hours...)

Bonnie Garmus Thanks, Cindy! I'm glad you found the book rich and full. To be honest, I don't feel like I put everything out there (a couple chapters are missing that I think would have taken it just a bit further!) But I'm happy to be working on another book that explores new territory while still questioning what it means to be human, especially in a society that insists on slotting people into specific roles. I appreciate your kind comments! Also, I was once stuck in an elevator alone. Company would have been appreciated.

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Nancy

Nancy asked Bonnie Garmus:

I try to write POV in creative writing but seem to be the only one in the group,sigh. Well, when Six- Thirty started to talk I was thrilled ! I am going to recommend Lessons to my CW tutor. She recommended Terry Pratchett for me . I am reading so many books at once but love Discworld the most for spirit lifting. Sort of amazing that Pratchett was a(n?) Humanist and so am I . And Elizabeth ... Next one... pleeease?

Lesley Cheung

Lesley Cheung asked Bonnie Garmus:

I noticed that you mentioned a top-hundred list of books (it would be amazing to see what that list entails, your characters are hilarious!) - what are your favorites? thank you for writing this book, I'm more than halfway through, it's incredible so far.

Ray

Ray asked Bonnie Garmus:

Hey Bonnie, FOA I loved your book!! As I can see it is your first book It is my dream to write my novel but I don't know how to start. Please tell me what inspired you to write this story and how to begin writing independently?

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