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  • Archive for January 23rd, 2008

    So did you like my book? A strangely satisfying compliment.

    Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

    From my friend Tim Layman, about my book: “It’s not that like I was expecting not to like it. But I was surprised how much I did.”
    Have had other double-edged compliments like that. From Seth: “I’m not even interested in Chinese food! But I liked your book.”
    Or this e-mail from my good friend Adam […]

    Updated tour sked: Boston, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles

    Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

    I just got my updated book tour list for March for Boston, San Francisco, Seattle and Los Angeles. I will add them to Appearances page in a bit. We are still trying to nail down DC. Possibly a joint synagogue-bookstore event.
    Appearances, Asia Society, Book Musings, Cooks and Books, Elliott Bay Book Company, harvard book store, […]