Margot MacKay
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Bonnie Garmus:
Have you heard of any schools adding your book to their reading lists? I'm curious, having just sent the paperwork to the BOE in my township. Hoping to hear about an acceptance by November!
Bonnie Garmus
Yes, middle, high school, colleges and universities have adopted the book for classes ranging from freshman and AP English, to exploring the themes of the American dream, sociology and gender studies, women's studies, psychology, Humanism, American Lit, and more. You're in good company!
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Kim Martin
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Bonnie Garmus:
I was thinking about your use of humor and how to classify it- it seems to have some qualities of absurdism but it doesn’t feel quite like satire. How would you classify it? The novel had an almost Vonnegut- feel, like it’s the novel he’d write if he was a woman living through sexism today. I was floored to listen to your interview and learn that you share a copywriting background.
Betsy Grannis
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Bonnie Garmus:
I LOVED this book - it is my new favorite book of all time, replacing 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier. I was a Chemistry major in college, hoping to be a research chemist. Instead, I became a florist; and then an innkeeper/owner of a bed and breakfast. I appreciate how you were able to handle many difficult topics in a not-too-depressing way. I don't have a question in here, do I? Can't wait for your next one! TY
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