J. Courtney Sullivan Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

J. Courtney Sullivan

From the Writing While Female files: Mary McCarthy’s author bio in the first edition of The Group mentions her husband and son by name, and her son’s Harvard degree. https://t.co/CLeeWdL9EQ

J. Courtney Sullivan

[Small Mercies] has all the hallmarks of Lehane at his best: a propulsive plot, a perfectly drawn cast of working-class Boston Irish characters, razor-sharp wit and a pervasive darkness through which occasional glimmers of hope peek out like snowdrops in early spring.

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As the novel progresses, it picks up a propulsive energy, the kind that compels you to keep reading straight through to the end. A rising sense of tension throughout comes to a shocking head. I am not a crier, but by the final pages of “Trespasses,” I was in tears.

J. Courtney Sullivan

In 2023, the book I pressed into the hands of anyone looking for a fantastic read was The Rachel Incident... Raves all around. This book is incredible. It’s funny and poignant and powerful and I read it in one long, delightful sitting. If you haven’t read it yet, I’m jealous.

J. Courtney Sullivan

Happy pub day and happy birthday to @adriennebrodeur. Can’t think of a better or more deserved gift than this rave review for WILD GAME in today’s @nytimesbooks by the great Emily Rapp Black. https://t.co/OIl4xwqRdQ

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Tonight I have the honor of interviewing my all-time favorite writing professor, Doug Bauer, about his beautiful new novel, The Beckoning World. Join us at @newtonvillebks at 7! https://t.co/yaXqGXkkac

J. Courtney Sullivan

Congrats @jenniferclose for the well-deserved rave in the NYTBR! I loved Marrying the Ketchups. It’s funny, wise and addictive. A must-read. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/24/books/review/marrying-the-ketchups-jennifer-close.html

J. Courtney Sullivan

There is nothing more enjoyable than reading BRING YOUR BAGGAGE AND DON'T PACK LIGHT, the new essay collection by Helen Ellis. Except maybe listening to @WhatIDoAllDay read the audio version, which is perfection. ❤️❤️❤️

J. Courtney Sullivan

While i was opening mother's day gifts, my 4-year-old, with whom I spend most of my waking (and sleeping) hours, asked, “Are you going to be more available to us now, Mom?” 🤣🤣🤣/😭 Happy Mother’s Day! 🥳

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J. Courtney Sullivan

Last night’s event for @annleary’s The Foundling at @HarvardBooks was incredible. Such a fascinating conversation between Ann, @LauraZigman & @lalexgreen. (And so many fantastic writers in attendance. See: Tom Perrotta’s shoulder, bottom left.) Congrats Ann! Cant wait to read it. https://t.co/G05cGlzbAA